A couple thoughts on using a PDA with aviation moving map software,
regardless of which software you use. A PDA is a computer, so all "issues"
associated with computers affect PDAs. Some are better than others, have
more memory, faster processors, better screens, bluetooth, wifi, etc...
Performance will be based on the machine selected. Secondly, the GPS is not
part of the software itself. The software takes the information from the GPS
receiver, and displays it in whatever format the software was written. Some
GPS receivers were not built with aviation in mind, and for various reasons,
the altitude reported by the receiver to the software can be off, and the
software won't know, regardless of which software you use.

I think a dedicated unit like the Garmin 296 is a great setup, if you are
just going to use it as a moving map GPS, and don't need the other functions
of a PDA. I use a PDA with a Garmin GPS 10 Bluetooth GPS receiver, and the
atltitude, is usually within 10 feet of my indicated atltude on the
altimeter. The GPS 10 does have a couple magnets in it though. So you have
to be aware where you place it. (The magnets are designed so you could
"stick" the receiver on the hood of your car, or roof, etc.. )

"Jon A." wrote in message
news
Was that some time ago? I've heard that they've improved the product
because too many people were complaining.

On Tue, 26 Apr 2005 06:20:17 -0500, wrote:

Had one, didn't like it, sent it back. Display was slow, and the altitude
was reading 400ft below actual altitude. Could have been the PDA, but I
doubt it. I sent it back and bought a Garmin 296...Hope it works better
for
you. Good luck.


"Doodybutch" wrote in message
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I just ordered Anywhere Map with XM weather today using a wireless
Compaq
4700 PDA. It sounds like the display and features are a lot better than
the Garmin 430/530 with XM weather, as far as the moving map, terrain
avoidance, and weather displays go, although it is not IFR approved and
it
has no COM capability, of course. It is MUCH cheaper. I've been waiting
for ground based radar in the cockpit for 20 years.

I would like to hear comments from others who have tried this product.
I
have only seen the Aviation Consumer review and the Anywhere Map web
site.

DB