Mobile mapping.If you think GPS (1) (General Print Server) An IBM mainframe feature that lets TN3270 clients access LPD/LPR printers via the SNA/VTAM network. See TN3270 and VTAM. (2) (Global Positioning S is just for the military--or big-screen spies--think again. Many businesses can benefit from the mapping, routing, tracking, and demographic See demographics. information GPS devices and software can provide. Some of the products in this category are self-contained self-con·tained adj. 1. Constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself: A self-contained dictionary defines every word contained within it. 2. a. handhelds designed specifically for GPS. Others are add-on A purchase of additional goods before payment is made for goods already purchased. An add-on may be covered by a clause in an installment payment contract that allows the seller to hold a security interest in the earlier goods until full payment is made on the later goods. GPS hardware for your PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . Still others are software applications for collecting geographic data Geographic data is about much more than electronic pictures of maps. The geographic data that describes our world allows for city planning, flood prediction and relief, emergency service routing, environmental assessments, wind pattern monitoring and many other applications. and putting it to use in your business.
DESCRIPTION
ALK CoPilot Live and CoPilot Bluetooth GPS Receiver
ALK Technologies The combination of Copilot Live and Copilot
http://www.alk.com Bluetooth GPS Receiver is an in-vehicle GPS
US$349 navigation system for Pocket PCs. Users
get turn-by-turn directions and automatic
route recalculation when they stray off-
course. Key features include voice directions;
Pocket Outlook Integration that lets users
enter an Outlook contact as a destination; a
detour feature that lets users view alternate
routes, including the difference in time and
distance, and determine which to take; and
selective routing to avoid entire road
segments. Also comes in laptop and desktop
versions.
DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2004 and Earthmate GPS
DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2004 uses EarthMate GPS to
http://www.delorme.com display maps locate addresses, calculate
$129.95 bundled shortest and quickest routes, provide turn-
$49.95 for stand-alone by-turn directions, and locate places of
Street Atlas USA 2004 interest. Users also get tools to customize
$39.95 for Street and print maps and directions; for example,
Atlas USA 2004 users can save maps and routes, and add
upgrades customized text, lines, shapes, and drawn-
in roads for future reference.
Germin iQue 3600
Garmin The iQue 3600 is a full-featured Palm OS PDA
http://www.garmin.com with integrated GPS technology. The mapping
$589 software is integrated with the unit's address
book and date book, so users can look up an
address or appointment on their iQue 3600 and
navigate to it using the mapping function,
following turn-by-turn, voice-guided
directions to their destination.
Germin StreetPilot 2650
Garmin This ruggedized device gives you directions
http://www.garmin.com via turn-by-turn voice prompts or color
$1,399 display. You transfer regional map info from
CD to the unit or onto a standard CompactFlash
memory card via a USB connection. The Street-
Pilot 2650 also has dead reckoning
capabilities, so you continue to get
navigation guidance even if you lose GPS
reception.
NOTE: Because the product requires a
connection to a vehicle's speedometer
and backup lights, you can purchase the
StreetPilot 2650 only through authorized
installation dealers.
Magellan RoadMate 700
Magellan The RoadMate 700 gives users four ways to
http://www. select a route: shortest time, shortest
magellangps.com distance, least use of freeways, and most
$1,399 use of freeways. Users also get a True View
option that shows a detailed view of road
layout for upcoming turns and information
about intersection maneuvers. Other key
features include auto-reroute, an address
book where users can store information on
up to 300 destinations, and a QuickSpell
option that intelligently sorts, searches,
and checks spelling for rapid address entry.
MapInfo MapX Mobile
MapInfo MapInfo MapX is an ActiveX component that lets
http://www. developers add mapping functionality to any
mapinfo.com application. Using standard languages, a
Contact for prices streamlined object model, property pages
defaults, and other wizards MapInfo MapX helps
simplify application development. Applications
that are built with MapInfo MapX Mobile
leverage the Pocket PC Windows OS, running on
devices such as the Compaq iPAQ and HP[R]
Jornada.MapInfo also makes a similar product,
called MapXtreme, for Java developers.
Microsoft MapPoint 2004
Microsoft Designed for everyday business use, Microsoft
http://www. MapPoint lets Microsoft Office users
microsoft.com graphically depict business information using
$299; $229 for upgrade maps. Step-by-step instructions guide users
through applying sales and demographic
information to a variety of map types. Simmons
consumer profile data provides information on
the lifestyles, media behavior, product
purchases, and brand preferences of U.S.
consumers. Integration with Microsoft Office
lets users easily copy and paste their maps
into monthly reports, business presentations,
and brochures.
Navman GPS 3450
Navman The Navman GPS 3450 includes everything you
http://www.navman.com need to turn an HP iPAQ Pocket PC into a
$299 street navigation device. Slide your iPAQ
into the Navman GPS cradle and Navman SmartST
Professional mapping software gives you
address-to-address navigation via display and
voice, re-routes automatically, and
automatically calculates time of arrival,
distance to go, and time to go.
Navman iCN 630
Navman Navman iCN 630 is a standalone device gives
http://www.navman.com you address-to-address navigation via display
$899 through December and voice, re-routes automatically, and
31, 2003; US$999 after automatically calculates time of arrival,
that distance to go, and time to go. You can load
regional maps from a PC via a USB connection.
Pharos Smart Navigator
Pharos Smart Navigator is a Web-based suite of
http://www. location-based services. Smart Navigator
pharosgps.com gives GPS position and navigation data and
Service is free until information specific to locations users
December 31, 2003; specify on their wirelessly enabled Pocket
US$3.95 per month PC device. Services include live, real-time
after that traffic information and the ability to look
up points of interest by proximity or keyword.
TeleType 1951
TeleType TeleType 1951 is a pager-sized Bluetooth
http://www. receiver works with Bluetooth-enabled Pocket
teletype.com PC devices. The Bluetooth connection lets
$189 users position the receiver on a dashboard,
but keep the PDA close at hand. Users can
connect to a non-Bluetooth device via a
connector, but it isn't recommended.
Thales MobileMapper
Thales Navigation MobileMapper is a handheld GPS-based data
http//www.thales collector for geographic information systems
navigation.com (GISs). Designed for companies looking for
$1,495 asset management and field mapping
capabilities, MobileMapper lets users locate
and describe features being mapped and quickly
upload the data to a GIS. The MobileMapper
system is composed of two main elements: the
MobileMapper handheld receiver and Mobile-
Mapper Office software for use on a PC.
MobileMapper provides a data capture system
that eliminates manual data entry.
TECHNICAL DATA
ALK CoPilot Live and CoPilot Bluetooth GPS Receiver
ALK Technologies GPS receiver: WAAS-enabled GPS
http://www.alk.com Operating system: Pocket PC
US$349 Accuracy: Within 15 feet
Dimensions: 3.5" tall, 1.9" wide,
.7" deep; 2.2oz (without battery)
Map source: In-house cartographers for U.S.
maps, StatsCanada for Canada, and NavTech
for Europe
Acquisition time: 45 seconds warm,
48 seconds cold
Power: Up to 6 hours battery life
DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2004 and Earthmate GPS
DeLorme GPS receiver: WAAS-enabled GPS
http://www.delorme.com Accuracy: Within 15 feet
$129.95 bundled Dimensions: 2.1" tall, 1.87"
$49.95 for stand-alone wide, .8" deep; 1.8oz
Street Atlas USA 2004 Map source: Maps compiled by DeLorme in-house
$39.95 for Street cartographers
Atlas USA 2004 Acquisition time: 38 seconds warm, 45 seconds
upgrades cold
Power: Draws power from laptop via USB
Germin iQue 3600
Garmin GPS receiver: WAAS-enabled GPS
http://www.garmin.com Operating system: Palm OS 5
$589 Accuracy: Within 15 feet
Dimensions: 5" tall, 2.8" wide, .8" deep; 5.2oz
Display: 3.8" screen; 320 x 480 pixels
Map source: NavTech
Acquisition time: 15 seconds warm,
45 seconds cold
Power: Approximately 10 days battery life if
used an average of 30 minutes per day with
backlight off.
Germin StreetPilot 2650
Garmin GPS receiver: 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
http://www.garmin.com Accuracy: Within 45 feet
$1,399 Dimensions: 3.2" tall, 5.6"
wide, 2.0" deep; 13.5oz
Display: 3.3" screen; 305x160 pixels
Map source: NavTech
Acquisition time: 15 seconds
warm, 45 seconds cold
Power: Runs on 12-volt or A/C power
Magellan RoadMate 700
Magellan GPS receiver: 12-channel WAAS-enabled GPS
http://www. Accuracy: Within 10-25 feet
magellangps.com Dimensions: 3.25" tall, 6.5"
$1,399 wide, 2.0" deep; 13oz
Display: 3.0" screen
Map source: NavTech
Power: N/A; Runs on 12-volt power
Acquisition time: Between 2 and 5 minutes
depending on location
MapInfo MapX Mobile
MapInfo Map source: GDT's Dynamap 2000 Transportation
http://www. Languages: Supports Visual Basic, Visual C++,
mapinfo.com Delphi
Contact for prices Operating system: Windows XP/2000/NT4/98
Microsoft MapPoint 2004
Microsoft Map source: NavTeck and GDT
http://www. Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000,
microsoft.com Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6, Windows
$299; $229 for upgrade Millennium Windows Millennium Edition, Windows
98 Second Edition
Navman GPS 3450
Navman GPS receiver: SIRF star IIe chip set &
http://www.navman.com Quadrifiler helix (multi-directional) antenna
$299 Accuracy: Within 15 feet
Dimensions: 7.0" tall, 3.5"
wide, 1.8" deep; 4.0oz
Map source: NavTech
Acquisition time: 38 seconds warm, 45 seconds
cold
Power: Draws on Pocket PC device power
Compatibility: Works with H3600, H3700, H3800,
H3900, H5150, H5450 and H5550 series HP iPAQs
Navman iCN 630
Navman GPS receiver: SIRF star IIe chip set &
http://www.navman.com Quadrifiler helix (multi-directional) antenna
$899 through December Accuracy: Within 15 feet
31, 2003; US$999 after Dimensions: 3" tall, 6.5" wide, 1.6" deep;
that 12oz
Display: 3.8" screen; 320x240
Map source: NavTech
Acquisition time: 48 seconds
warm, 120 seconds cold
Power: N/A; Powered by vehicle adapter
Pharos Smart Navigator
Pharos Map source: Tele Atlas
http://www. Operating System: Pocket PC
pharosgps.com Requirements: Pharos Ostia 6,
Service is free until available for $99.95
December 31, 2003;
US$3.95 per month
after that
TeleType 1951
TeleType GPS receiver: WAAS-enabled GPS
http://www. Accuracy: Within 15 feet
teletype.com Dimensions: 2.6" tall, 1.8"
$189 wide, .8" deep; 3.3oz (with battery)
Acquisition time: 45 seconds warm, 80 seconds
cold
Power: 5 hours battery life
Thales MobileMapper
Thales Navigation GPS receiver: WAAS-enabled GPS
http//www.thales Accuracy: Within 15 feet
navigation.com Dimensions: 6.5" tall, 2.9"
$1,495 wide, 1.2" deep; .7oz
Map source: NavTech
Acquisition time: 60 seconds
warm, 120 seconds cold
Power: 8 hours with backlight;
16 hours with no backlight
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion