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8525 GPS w/ external antenna..
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Posted by: tiptoekirk

Has anyone used this GPS antenna with the 8525?? It looks like it would come in handy when driving on long business trips I tend to go on.. Im guessing software would still have to be loaded on the 8525 as well.. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

I found it at the link below..
http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html

Not bad for less than $20..

Posted by: jbzcar

I don't think the 8525 has an integrated GPS chip...

Posted by: tiptoekirk

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Originally Posted by jbzcar

I don't think the 8525 has an integrated GPS chip...

Would an integrated chip be needed with this external antenna??

I will have my 8525 tomorrow so im unsure if it has the port on the back next to the camera but according to this site, this antenna is compatible with the phone.. umm.. can anyone else answer this question?

Posted by: emuyshondt

The 8525 does not have a built in GPS system. An external antenna typically doesn't include everything you need.

Your best bet is to buy a Blutetooth GPS receiver and some navigation software. You place the receiver somewhere on your dash or the center console and away you go. I have an iBlue 737 GPS receiver that I bought in a package with TomTom navigation software from www.semsons.com. The BT solution doesn't require any wires to attach the GPS to the phone. With the iBlue unit you can just connect it to power, leave it on all the time and place it somewhere out of the way. It works well for me. You do need software in addition to the GPS receiver. Some like free services like Google Maps or Windows Live Maps but for serious routing capabilities with turn-by-turn voice guidance you're better off with a dedicated package.

A good place for GPS discussions is www.gpspassion.com.

Posted by: yozh

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Originally Posted by emuyshondt

The 8525 does not have a built in GPS system. An external antenna typically doesn't include everything you need.

Your best bet is to buy a Blutetooth GPS receiver and some navigation software. You place the receiver somewhere on your dash or the center console and away you go. I have an iBlue 737 GPS receiver that I bought in a package with TomTom navigation software from www.semsons.com. The BT solution doesn't require any wires to attach the GPS to the phone. With the iBlue unit you can just connect it to power, leave it on all the time and place it somewhere out of the way. It works well for me. You do need software in addition to the GPS receiver. Some like free services like Google Maps or Windows Live Maps but for serious routing capabilities with turn-by-turn voice guidance you're better off with a dedicated package.

A good place for GPS discussions is www.gpspassion.com.

Just to add look at this site buygpsnow.com I bought all my GPS units there and they all seem to be great I also like the Iblue specially the new Iblue i-Blue 757 Pro.

And I have no Idea what that other anthena is for. I tought that plug was for external cell antena.

Posted by: tiptoekirk

i really appreciate the response from everyone.. I will look into the bluetooth gps receivers this week. quick question regarding them off the top of my head tho.
When travelling i work on alot of military bases, is it possible to have a GPS bluetooth receiver and a handfree headset connected via bluetooth at the same time? It is against the law to drive on a military base talking on your cellphone from what I have seen and been told.. I dont want to be freeing myself of one wired item to be tied down to another one.. THANKS!

Posted by: jbzcar

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Originally Posted by tiptoekirk

i really appreciate the response from everyone.. I will look into the bluetooth gps receivers this week. quick question regarding them off the top of my head tho.
When travelling i work on alot of military bases, is it possible to have a GPS bluetooth receiver and a handfree headset connected via bluetooth at the same time? It is against the law to drive on a military base talking on your cellphone from what I have seen and been told.. I dont want to be freeing myself of one wired item to be tied down to another one.. THANKS!

Yes, most smarter devices can have multiple Bluetooth connections active at the same time.

Posted by: gondalguru

Cingular 8525 infact does have internal GPS chip but unfortunately it has been disabled by HTC by soldering chip's end points and there is no easy / simple way to make it work.

So the best bet is to buy bluetooth gps receiver and a navigation software. I bought Holux M1000 receiver with new MTK chipset from buygpsnow.com and it works very fine always locking 8-11 sat where ever I go. Long Long battery life too around 18-20 hours of constant use.

Hope this helps.

Posted by: robhs

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Originally Posted by gondalguru

Cingular 8525 infact does have internal GPS chip but unfortunately it has been disabled by HTC by soldering chip's end points and there is no easy / simple way to make it work.

So the best bet is to buy bluetooth gps receiver and a navigation software. I bought Holux M1000 receiver with new MTK chipset from buygpsnow.com and it works very fine always locking 8-11 sat where ever I go. Long Long battery life too around 18-20 hours of constant use.

Hope this helps.

Why would HTC do that?

Posted by: emuyshondt

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Originally Posted by tiptoekirk

When travelling i work on alot of military bases, is it possible to have a GPS bluetooth receiver and a handfree headset connected via bluetooth at the same time?

I use my BT headset along with the GPS and navigation software all the time. It definitely works with the Cingular 8525. I do this with both TomTom and Mapopolis navigation software and two different GPS recdivers with GPS chipsets from different manufacturers (Sirf II and MTK). iGuidance software seems to have an issue in that if I get a phone call while navigating the GPS connection drops after several seconds and I have to turn off the GPS and iGuidance to get things restarted. The other programs work without a hitch.

If you have to go to military bases abroad, you might like to get TomTom since you can buy maps for many regions of the world.

If you give a contribution to gpspassion.com you can get a coupon for a 10% discount at least for Semsons and maybe even for GPSNow.

Posted by: petard

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Originally Posted by robhs

Why would HTC do that?

It is available as a feature to carriers who brand it, but none took it.

Posted by: 3DPiper

How can you pair a bluetooth GPS device to the 8525 so when you turn on the GPS unit, the phone just finds it..?

For some reason, everytime I turn on my GPS unit (Solar BT2.5sr) I have to go to bluetooth settings>add new device (select the BTGPS unit)>then under partnership settings, hit REFRESH and re-select the 'serial port' option. THEN the bluetooth pairs the GPS unit..

Shouldn't I just be able to turn on the GPS unit, and my phone see it? Like my headphones?

-Matthew

Posted by: gondalguru

I turn on my Bluetooth gps receiver and start navigation program on 8525 and in few seconds i see the gps signal with 8-9 satellites. My navigation program automatically starts bluetooth on my phone and pairs with gps receiver. I paired my gps receiver with the phone once and since then no need to pair it again.

Posted by: maniac3389

I have a 8125 and got an Odyssey/Holux GPSlim 236 about 3 weeks ago, I have to say it is quite good, and cheaper than TomTom. The only downside is that the maps are only for US/Canada, but I don't travel out of country so it works for me. No matter your choice of software, I would recommend the Holux GPSlim 236 from personal experience.