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Old March 21st 06, 03:50 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Handheld GPS adaptible to aviation

Robert M. Gary wrote:
If you are looking for something loo cost, consider buying a PDA with a
CF slot and just running something like PocketFMS (its free). You could
also buy a $15 copy of MS streets for it for use in the car too.


I just picked up a Navman PiN 100 from Fry's for $190... Added a 2G SD
card for $70 (which will have a $20 rebate)... It comes with a GPS and
an automotive type moving map... I downloaded PocketFMS for it also...
So, for $240, I get a GPS with an aviation and road moving map in
addition to a MP3/WMA player that can hold plenty of songs dependent
upon how much I fill it up with the various maps... The only complaint
that I have is that the headphone connector is the 2.5mm plug like the
cell phone headsets instead of the 3.5mm plugs like normal audio
headsets... I haven't had a chance to try it out in my plane yet
though...