New Aldi GPS/PDA........

[whiteswan]

Hi

Thought Id start a new thread as the one in the Bargain Forum was getting off topic in there.

Initial thoughts are brilliant - much better than last years and NO WIRES!

The software is much more comprehensive - more info on screen , speed etc........

Half the price of a Tom Tom Go and just as easy to pop in and take out plus you get a fully featured Pocket Pc as well!

Right now has anybody got an idiots guide to putting speed camera alerting poi's on it?

Also has anybody got any tips and tricks whilst using it - as there seems to be next to no documentation for the navigon software.

What are your thoughts - for £249 - its gotta be bargain of the year........well after the Woolies Phones!

Dave, Oldham.

[sarah]

Install the software from cd1 (mapexport etc) and it also installs a 109 page manual in pdf format. Not the best manual but does explain how to use the software.

[whiteswan]

Thanks Sarah...........

Will take a look later.

Dave, Oldham.

[o0ps]

As far as I can find out for POIs you need to buy POI Warner and then download POI Edit and the pois from www.gpsworld.co.uk. You then convert them to .asc and copy the .asc and .bmp file to Program Files / POI Warner / pois.
There does seem to be a POI directory under Program Files / MEDION / MEDION-Navigator
with an ALDI dir in it , but the format of the files is different. But it does seem to indicate you can load customised pois into it somehow. However aldi pois dont seem to show up so maybe it doesnt work !

Anyway I am now considering buying POI Warner as according to the web it does work.

[ekeir]

I used the medion to navigate me to Peterborough and back yesterday. I have to say I was mostly impressed with it. If you take a wrong turn it rapidly recalculates a new route. For instance when I turned into a cul de sac (my fault) I had only travelled a few yards and it told me to make a u-turn!
It also navigated me through some back street of Peterborough which I had never used before as it was set to find me the shortest route.
On the down side I found some of the commands a bit confusing ie saying bear left instead of turn left. It also had a couple of roundabouts mising from it's database although that didn't cause a problem.

[Highlander]

For POIs (for TomTom anyway) you can use an app called CheckPoint, which is free.
There should be info on it over on www.pocketgpsworld.co.uk

[kcxdev]

For POIs (for TomTom anyway) you can use an app called CheckPoint, which is free.
There should be info on it over on www.pocketgpsworld.co.uk

Checkpoint only works with TomTom.

Anyone know where to get a screen protector for this?

[whiteswan]

Hi

So which should u select fastest or shortest journey?

Dave

[Daveisherwood]

I've bought POI-Warner and converted the speed camera downloads from pocketgpsworld (to .asc) and it seems pretty good. Not all the speed cameras in my area are on but it's a very good start.

The PDA is superb value for money and for what you get for £249.00 it's a no-brainer. Buy one if Aldi have any left !!

Now I just need a slimline case for it - anyone know where I can get one ?

[Daveisherwood]

Hi

So which should u select fastest or shortest journey?

Dave


I've been selecting fastest and it's been superb so far

[kcxdev]

Answering m own question but seems like Brando protectors have good reviews, there's a normal slightly textured version fo $12 and ultraclear for $13, I think this includes shipping http://shop.brando.com.hk/

reviews:
http://www.pocketgoddess.com/reviews/other/20020625_1200_Brando_Protector.htm
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/brando-protector-plus-review.html
http://www.clieuk.co.uk/zod.shtml

I can't find anywhere that does the covertec one (shown in the medion accessories brochure), not even on covertec's own online shop

[o0ps]

Just phoned up Medion UK support and after a long time on hold , I was informed that you cant load new POIs onto Navigon although Aldi seems to have managed it but I guess the makers of Navigon probably did it for them as they were buying a few copies of the software.
So it looks like POI Warner or load TomTom on and use CheckPoint

[Daveisherwood]

I can recommend POI Warner :thumbs:

Anyone know whether the iPAQ 2210 is the same size as the Medion as I've found some nice slimline leather cases..... :luv:

[internetuser]

you can not add the poi direct to navigon, poi sites ontop of it, and overlays the POI

I have the old aldi one and this new one is so much better after having a play of my mates.

[Fazer1000]

Hi All,

I managed to grab one of these yesterday - just had a quick test and pretty impressed so far.

Any idea if its possible to purchase/download/install and use the detailed Ordnance Survey type maps for when out walking ?

[Daveisherwood]

Just as a thought, has anyone been brave enough to try and install Tom Tom on their Medion ?

Am curious about it as it appears to come with more features and flexibility and also has the ability to search on full 7 digit postcodes with an added utility which would be EXTREMELY useful.

[ekeir]

Hi All,

I managed to grab one of these yesterday - just had a quick test and pretty impressed so far.

Any idea if its possible to purchase/download/install and use the detailed Ordnance Survey type maps for when out walking ?

A company called Fugawi sell cds of OS maps for using with GPS. They are about £50 per region. You need four cds to cover the whole country so if you wanted them all it would work out expensive. Cheaper than buying all the paper maps though.

I have managed to load a map downloaded off multimap for free but it is time consuming. I have done it with the demo versions of oziexplorer. You need three programmes, oziexplorer to calibrate the maps oziexplorer ce to run the software on the pda and another bit of free software to convert the maps to the correct format for the pda.

You can probably manage with the demo version of oziexplorer which is just as well because it is more than forty pounds but I am going to buy the full version of CE because otherwise the programme keeps shutting down after a few minutes. CE is only about £12 though.

[cysy]

Even though the website (http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/navigon-mobile-navigator-4-software.php) says that it should have TMC, I can't find this option anywhere. Anybody know how to get that to appear/work???

[Daveisherwood]

The version of Navigon that comes with the Medion is a cut-down version and, I believe, TMC is not there.

[B.Caine]

I have the Tom Tom on my Medion so it will run both seperately, when one can`t find a street the other will, there`s just enough room on the card for both. I find it great.

[kcxdev]

I have the Tom Tom on my Medion so it will run both seperately, when one can`t find a street the other will, there`s just enough room on the card for both. I find it great.
how? the navigon mmc card is practically full? unless you're only installed one 16MB segment?

EDIT: or using a 512MB card?

[hawkm001]

Anyone else have a low whistling sound when tapping anything on the START menu, NEW or the GPS icon on the front screen ?

Doesn't seem to happen on the lower menus / software ?

Sarah, did you manage to fix your whistling sound ?

[sarah]

Anyone else have a low whistling sound when tapping anything on the START menu, NEW or the GPS icon on the front screen ?

Doesn't seem to happen on the lower menus / software ?

Sarah, did you manage to fix your whistling sound ?

I didn't manage to fix it. Was one of the reasons I returned mine yesterday.

[gamma]

Well going door-to-door to places in towns and cities I've been impressed. However I find it quite annoying not being able to use full postcodes. Also Most of the small villages aren't on the maps :mad:

[Daveisherwood]

Well going door-to-door to places in towns and cities I've been impressed. However I find it quite annoying not being able to use full postcodes. Also Most of the small villages aren't on the maps :mad:

That's the main reason I'm installing Tom Tom and the 7 digit postcode app as we speak - 5 digit postocdes is driving me crazy and that's only after two days !!!

Don't know how you managed to get both sets of maps on the MMC - I had to backup the card and then delete the Navigator maps off first before instlaling the tomtom maps

[whiteswan]

I have a spare 512 card - is it easy to install Tom Tom?

Ps whats the latest version?

If you install tom tom - is medion still on the pocket pc as well - so u have a choice - or is it one or the other?

Dave.

[Daveisherwood]

as long as you have both sets of maps on the card then you should be able to run either

Tom tom is easy, yes

[ekeir]

To those getting a whistling noise with their unit. I wonder if this is the answer is on the Mio website download page. The download with the biggest number of hits is to cure a noise issue.
Look here http://203.66.161.9/visitor/v_FileDown2004C.asp

[gamma]

Thing is if people are going to put tomtom on there devices, thats what another £100 of software or something? Suddenly this isn't such a bargain.

[Daveisherwood]

Yeah, I know.....but the majority of people (who aren't as finicky as me !!) will be happy (sorry, didn't mean to sound patronising !!). The main issue for me is the 7 digit postcode app - if that application worked with the navigon software installed I'd be happy.

[Daveisherwood]

I have the Tom Tom on my Medion so it will run both seperately, when one can`t find a street the other will, there`s just enough room on the card for both. I find it great.

What GPS settings have you entered in order to get it to work ? I'm struggling with mine.....

[sanorman]

Now that I've bought this little gadget and am enjoying sat nav, I wondered what else I can do with it.

As far as the pre loaded software goes, I can't see me using Word and Execel that much.

Is there any other "must have" software for Pocket PC's?

[whiteswan]

Okay put Tom Tom 3 on...........

but it just says gps position unreliable and doesnt work?

Any ideas - do I have to do anything else to get it to work?

Dave

[kcxdev]

Did you just copy the files off the MMC card to backup up medion navigator?

[whiteswan]

Right got Tom Tom working and have just give it a trial run.

It is MUCH MORE accurate than the navigon software - and much easier to use.

The voice commands come spot on time and the navigation is super accurate.

The display is not as comprehensive as the navigon ie the sidestreet names arnt shown as you are driving along (or at least I could not figure out how to display road names on the map as you are driving) - but this isnt that important - it seems to permanently have 8 or 9 satellites showing at all times as well.

I think there are free speed camera and 7 digit postcode recognition available as well though not too sure about this - gonna go and check now.

Dave, Oldham.

[basegreen]

Don't suppose anyone has one for sale they dont really want/need?

[cysy]

Right got Tom Tom working and have just give it a trial run.

It is MUCH MORE accurate than the navigon software - and much easier to use.

The voice commands come spot on time and the navigation is super accurate.

The display is not as comprehensive as the navigon ie the sidestreet names arnt shown as you are driving along (or at least I could not figure out how to display road names on the map as you are driving) - but this isnt that important - it seems to permanently have 8 or 9 satellites showing at all times as well.

I think there are free speed camera and 7 digit postcode recognition available as well though not too sure about this - gonna go and check now.

Dave, Oldham.

What GPS modem setting are you using? Mine can't pick up any satellites!

[danford]

Picked one of these up for using on my bike and I'm pretty happy :D Might look into tomtom for it tho

[kcxdev]

Just installed Tomtom on mine, full postcode support is only available via additional software it seems. Also, how do you change it so it turns GPS off when you exit Tomtom, like on Navigon?

I think checkpoint is best for Speed camera, its free as well.

http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/checkpoint.php

[whiteswan]

Managed to install checkpoint and speed cameras - looks good - i downloaded the voice prompts for the cameras as well but not too sure how to install these - anybody?

Also I had to do a hard reset on the back of the machine and wipe the navigon software off............the I installed tom tom and it worked fine.

Secndly when tom tom is installed click on gps status then gps (in the middle at the bottom of screen) - and change the second box down to read serial cable on sp2 - instead of com 1) - then retick the big box next to the option and off you go it all works!

Dave, Oldham.

[cysy]

Secndly when tom tom is installed click on gps status then gps (in the middle at the bottom of screen) - and change the second box down to read serial cable on sp2 - instead of com 1) - then retick the big box next to the option and off you go it all works!

Dave, Oldham.
What about the first box? IS it set to TomTom Navigator GPS?

[kcxdev]

I chose Tomtom wireless and it works.

I've installed chcekpoint but how do I change the setting for different speed gatso's? I can only find properties for gatso's.

EDIT: seems like the pocket gps gatso files don't support speed limits :(

[whiteswan]

Yep Tom Tom Navigator GPS.

Can somebody tell me how to display street names on the map whilst driving?

Dave, Oldham.

[kcxdev]

Isn't it displayed at the very bottom of the screen?

[whiteswan]

Yes it is displayed on the bottom of the screen - I mean on the actual map itself - where the arrow icon is that represents the vehicle. It would be useful when stopped at lights etc to see the names of streets that go off the one u r on at the moment.

Dave, Oldham

[danford]

I'd like to try tomtom but I only have the 256 mb card that was with the PPC. Whats the best way to backup the storage card so I can delete the Medion maps? I've tried just copying the folder and saving to my pc but its taking forever and doesnt seem to actually be transferring any data?

[Daveisherwood]

it does take a while (I think the cradle connection is crap to be honest) so I took the card out of the back of the PDA and copied via a 5-in-1 device I have connected to USB (handles SD, MMC, Flash etc) and that took about 2 mins to copy to my PC.

Another option is to buy a 512MB MMC (I know this is adding to the cost !!) and have both mapsets on there so you can run Navigator and TomTom if you so desire.......

[danford]

Thanks Dave was gonna buy a bigger card in a few weeks and I dont have a card reader atm :( Wondering if all the map files are on the quick install CD, if they are then I would think I could just delete it all and install off the cd if i need to I'll have to have a look

[cysy]

Bit of a daft question but can you connect to the internet via the usb cradle which is connected to the pc? Am trying to synchronise my POI but it needs to connect to the internet and I don't have wireless :(

[danford]

I wouldnt have thought so

[Daveisherwood]

No, won't work.

Danford, all the files are (as far as I'm aware) on the CDs so you could just re-install. I just wanted to keep them as vanilla as possible so I could just copy back on exactly as it was.

Just got the 7-digit postcode thing working with tomtom - it's a dream !!! Pity it's not built into tom tom but it's a licencing issue I think - costs a hell of a lot more to have it down to that level.....

[danford]

Yeah mate I just found em :D Am transferring/installing TomTom now

[Daveisherwood]

Keep us posted :clap:

[danford]

Got it installed & it runs fine, just need to set it up, put in the POI's & test it :) It looks really good so far

[Daveisherwood]

You got the 7 digit postcode app as well ?

[danford]

Dave what have you used for 7 digit postcodes?

[Daveisherwood]

http://www.digitools.co.uk/ukpostcode.php - it's superb !!

[sarah]

Yes it is displayed on the bottom of the screen - I mean on the actual map itself - where the arrow icon is that represents the vehicle. It would be useful when stopped at lights etc to see the names of streets that go off the one u r on at the moment.

Dave, Oldham

TomTom Navigator 3 for pocketpc* doesn't do what you want. However, TT Mobile, Palm and Go does display them on the map (works quite well on my partners orange spv c500). I would expect a new pocket pc version early next year using the same common navigation engine as the mobile, palm and go.


* the new tt & hp 1710 navigation bundle does come with a "newer" version of tomtom, but it is not available to buy seperately.

[Daveisherwood]

That's partly the reason that I've got both on my Medion - until one is significantly better than the other I'm gonna keep both

[Daveisherwood]

Sarah, do you know whether the 'newer' version uses updated maps ?

[danford]

Cheers Dave Im starting on the postcode thing now :D I've put checkpoint on it but cant test it cause its bloody freezing outside :|

[Daveisherwood]

You big Nancy :D Assuming you're in Manc, I'm not a million miles away from you and it's not that cold !!! :doh:

With the postcode thing it's makes it a great package - considering that good in-car units cost over £1k it's an absolute steal !!!

[sarah]

Sarah, do you know whether the 'newer' version uses updated maps ?

I can't say for 100% certainty but it appears they are identical. I have only done limited testing so far though :)

[cysy]

Got the postcode to work. Daveisherwood you are a star

Now i need to test the speed cameras :)

[danford]

Nancy? yeah I spose I am ;) Got the postcode thingy setup & working too, cheers pal!

Edit: Add to that Im on a bike not in a nice warm, heated car :razz:

[cysy]

Can somebody tell me how to assign hardware keys??

"Finally, create a shortcut to ukpostcode.exe and drag it to the "Windows\Start Menu\Programs" folder on the PocketPC (don't drop it in \windows\programs - it won't appear anywhere). This allows you to use the usual PocketPC method to attach ukpostcode to one of your hardware keys, or make it appear in your main menu. Having it hooked to one of the hardware keys is a particularly convenient way of accessing the program when TomTom is running."

[danford]

Cysy - try Start>Settings>Buttons :)

[Scampa]

Finally got chance to mess with this today, never used a PDA before now, and with a little help from these forums got it more or less setup, find the navigator works well and it will do untill I understand it better, managed to put a game on it, which was a doddle, but doesn't it use up the 64k not the 256? How could I use the space on the mem card rather then the small on board?
A dummies guide to installing POI software to this would be a great help to me and a lot of ppl (reading the forums

Thx

[Scampa]

BTW anyone got a link for a 512 mem card for this?

[whiteswan]

Right now heres a question.........

I have the 7 digit postcode programme and it works a treat.

I also have the speed camera checkpoint app and that works a treat........but..........

If I start tom tom via the postcode checker - checkpoint isnt started so doesnt alert me of cameras on the way...............and..............

If I start checkpoint then I cant see a way of searching for an address via the postcode checker?

ie can u use them both at the same time - if so how?

Dave

[piehound]

i got a 1gig card from ebuyer for £58 and an idiots guide to installing speed cameras would be a great help to me , thats if i get tom tom on first lol

[jacktheripper69]

Where are you guys getting tom tom from if so how much??

[Highlander]

Bit of a daft question but can you connect to the internet via the usb cradle which is connected to the pc? Am trying to synchronise my POI but it needs to connect to the internet and I don't have wireless :(

I can connect to the internet thru my cradle on my iPAQ (although I do have wireless too :) ).
My mate can connect to the internet with his XDA2 thru his cradle, and that doesn't have wireless.
I'm sure you should be able to do it too, just paly about with your settings.

[Highlander]

Right now heres a question.........

I have the 7 digit postcode programme and it works a treat.

I also have the speed camera checkpoint app and that works a treat........but..........

If I start tom tom via the postcode checker - checkpoint isnt started so doesnt alert me of cameras on the way...............and..............

If I start checkpoint then I cant see a way of searching for an address via the postcode checker?

ie can u use them both at the same time - if so how?

Dave

You could use UKPostcode to find your destination, and then click navigate to. Once TT has calculated it's route, close TT. The start Checkpoint/TT and then use the find option, and you destination should be in the recent locations list. Pick your destination, and click navigate to. Bit of a long way round, but it should work.

[cysy]

I can connect to the internet thru my cradle on my iPAQ (although I do have wireless too :) ).
My mate can connect to the internet with his XDA2 thru his cradle, and that doesn't have wireless.
I'm sure you should be able to do it too, just paly about with your settings.

Got it to work. Thanks.


Full instructions for those who want it at
http://checkpoint.oabsoftware.nl/index.php?MainURL=body-manual-i.htm

[Daveisherwood]

Got the postcode to work. Daveisherwood you are a star

Now i need to test the speed cameras :)

Merci, I aim to please :D

Danford, didn't really you weren't in a nice warm heated car - I might even have a tiny bit of sympathy....whoops, it's blown away !!! :D :D

Piehound, not sure that the Medion supports a 1Gig MMC - thought it only did 512MB..........hope it's not wasted, let us know whether it works or not.

[Daveisherwood]

cysy, cheers for the info - just got my Medion working through the cradle onto the internet - painfully slow though.

Anyone know whether the cradle is USB 2 or not ? Just seems SOOOO slow when connecting and installing/downloading to it.......

[cysy]

Where in tomtom do you specify routes specifications..e.g avoid motorways. I seem to recall seeing it in navigon but is this option available in tomtom?

[piehound]

will do but i couldnt find any specs for the thing so i just guessed i suppose the worst it will do will be report it as 512 ?

[Daveisherwood]

will do but i couldnt find any specs for the thing so i just guessed i suppose the worst it will do will be report it as 512 ?

Hope so, worst case...........did you def buy a MMC card or a SD card ?

[piehound]

mmc, now thats another thing i got to do is get the thing to connect to the net through my pc , that can wait till another day its doing my head in now, and im too sober for this

dave if you got an idiots guide for connecting through the cradle to the pc a quick pm would be good with some instructions lol, or even shove em on here for all the dummies like me, but i did get 900+apps for the thing, hope that card works lol

[Daveisherwood]

All I did was follow the instructions posted on http://checkpoint.oabsoftware.nl/index.php?MainURL=body-manual-i.htm and that did the trick

[gamma]

Well thanks to the help and advice of some of you I've installed TTN, ukpostcode, and checkpoint. 7 digit postcode is very helpfull, although as someonw else mentioned the lack of street names displayed on the map in TTN is a bit silly - When using navigon I found this feature usefull when the route planning was poor and I chose my own route. Bring on the update that includes this feature.

[kcxdev]

http://www.digitools.co.uk/ukpostcode.php - it's superb !!
How big is the install? the download is 11MB, can it run off the memory card?

[danford]

Just had a look and the file that goes on the memory card is 18.5 mb :nuts: But it fitted on my card with a bit of space left over

[Daveisherwood]

Tried my first journey with my newly installed Tom Tom, and all the other apps. Very impressed. The 7 digit postcode will make a HUGE difference for me.

[gamma]

I've only gone and lost the damn stylus already! grrr, looked everywhere in my car and cant find it. not that anyone cares......

any other apps people using?

[kcxdev]

I've installed batterybar to show the battery/memory status, gonna try tdlauncher soon to have shortcuts on the today page.

I've uninstalled Tomtom wizard to save memory (it doesn't do much anyway) and its deleted the Tomtom today shortcut!

[whiteswan]

If you goto the map view in tom tom 3 - the road names are clearly displayed on the screen alongside each road on the map.

So why not when u r driving along?

Dave, Oldham.

[whiteswan]

For those of u struggling with Checkpoint and POIPLACE etc ......have a look at this page...........

http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/checkpoint.php

Dave

[gamma]

I've just installed memorymap 2004 on mine and will be getting some os maps shortly. Should be a good app for any people out there into there walking/trekking etc.

Will let you know how I get on once I get some maps for it.

[Scampa]

For those of u struggling with Checkpoint and POIPLACE etc ......have a look at this page...........

http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/checkpoint.php

Dave


Can someone confirm that this will work with medion navigator?

[Daveisherwood]

Can someone confirm that this will work with medion navigator?

Checkpoint only works with Tom Tom. However, POI-Warner does work with Navigator http://www.navigating.de

[Daveisherwood]

I've only gone and lost the damn stylus already! grrr, looked everywhere in my car and cant find it. not that anyone cares......

Can you buy a replacement stylus for it ? The one that comes with it is very flimsy - also feel like it's going to break when I get it out of the slot

[Scampa]

Whats the max mmc card this will take 512 or 1gb?

[Daveisherwood]

Whats the max mmc card this will take 512 or 1gb?

According to the spec it only support 512mb - unless someone can testify otherwise ?

[danford]

Check out the shop @ medion.com for stylus's theyre iirc £5.99 for 3 :thumbs:

[Daveisherwood]

they don't really look the right size - don't think it mentions the correct model of PDA either.......... :?:

[Scampa]

Hmm couldn't see the stylus on the uk medion site?

But a 512 mmc card is 55 quid + delivery? Any cheaper elsewhere? (ebay around 20 - 30 quid)

USB transfer cable £5.99

[danford]

Didnt look closely just saw that they did em, assumed theyd be universal at least for medion models

[Daveisherwood]

Dabs do 512mb cards for £39.98 + delivery http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Product+Details.htm?quicklinx=3dy5&searchphrase=mmc

The stylus is on page two on the uk medion shop page

[Scampa]

Thx for the reply, shame it will only takes 512 max 1gb would be so sweet, anyone tried a 1gb just for the remote possibility, looks like i'm gonna get a 512 and put tom tom along side navicon, hopefully have space for utils.games to spare

[danford]

For some reason my pc wont sync any more :( They wont see each other when its in the cradle. tried rebooting both Pcs and reconnecting USB but it aint having it. anyone else had this?

[Daveisherwood]

have you tried (soft) resetting the PDA ?

[piehound]

ive got a 1gig fella on its way , well it was only pennies more than the 512 it may be here tomorow i will let you all know

[Daveisherwood]

Where did you get it from and how much ?

[piehound]

ebuyer £58 for a kingston mmc 1gig

[piehound]

yeah i had the same problem i had to do a full reboot and asign it anew name to sync

[kcxdev]

512MB SD card (better than MMC) can be had for under £30 at ebuyer.

[gamma]

yeah I had the same problem, I pluged into a different usb port and it now works!

[Scampa]

512MB SD card (better than MMC) can be had for under £30 at ebuyer.


hmm both will work? both compatible?

Thought it just takes mmc cards?

[kcxdev]

I'm using a 128MB SD card atm for tomtom maps, works fine. Its says SD/MMC next to the slot ;)

AFAIK, its SDIO compatible as well so you can get wifi cards and camera's etc.

[danford]

Got it going again, hard reset it and started again now I know what to do with tomtom etc :)

[MrWibble]

Re the noise issue - if you listen carefully it sounds like a modem syncing - my own view is that its the GPS data being sent to the PDA via the COM port and being reproduced on a speaker. So its probably not a fault just a "feature" .

[o0ps]

To those getting a whistling noise with their unit. I wonder if this is the answer is on the Mio website download page. The download with the biggest number of hits is to cure a noise issue.
Look here http://203.66.161.9/visitor/v_FileDown2004C.asp

Just had a look at this downlaod but seems to be for a phone
Mio 168/168RS

Has anyone tried this and have many people got this whistling problem ?

[kcxdev]

The Mitac Mio 168 is the Medion MD95000, not a phone.

I've not got the noise on mine, or I haven't noticed it.

[wardmj1]

According to another forum, there are 7 left at the Aldi in Coalville as of 10am today if people are still trying to get hold of these!

[kohoutec]

1gig SD cards from Aria for £52 if anyones interested :) http://www.aria.co.uk/specials.asp#1538 - only 2 left though!!

[o0ps]

The Mitac Mio 168 is the Medion MD95000, not a phone.

I've not got the noise on mine, or I haven't noticed it.

Ah thanks for that , its just the instructions say copy it onto the phone / storage card . Probably just a generic set of waffle for the web site.

[woolly]

Cannot get hold of one of these anywhere ,so i am gonna get one on ebay (still a bargain) does anyone know of the full title , of this product is it a medion or a mitac . thanks

[ekeir]

On the back of mine it says Medion MD 95000, but it is apperently a rebadged mio 168.

[kcxdev]

Its "Medion Mobile Pocket PC Navigation System" (model number MD 95000). A search for medion GPS finds a few.

Are we meant to return the warranty card to medion UK? doesn't Aldi give a 3 year warranty?

[wardmj1]

It is exactly the same as the Mitac but it is branded by Medion. The Mitac ones are more expensive so it will be cheaper if you get the medion one.
If you want to look at the Mitac (the Mio 168) do a search on novatech and you will see it is exactly the same.
I was going to buy the Mio 168 until I saw the Medion one was the same and cheaper!

Mart

[Scampa]

1gig SD cards from Aria for £52 if anyones interested :) http://www.aria.co.uk/specials.asp#1538 - only 2 left though!!


Can anyone confirm that this PDA will take and reconise a 1gig?

Link says 10 left, they must have found some more out back :)

Also has anyone managed to find a decent case for this, the one that it comes with is HUGE! Also a screen protector?

[deftone666]

What would I need to get this to work with my wireless connection?? Very new to this so go easy!!

[kcxdev]

Sandisk make a wifi SDIO card, theres an ebay seller selling loads going for about £35.

[Daveisherwood]

Also has anyone managed to find a decent case for this, the one that it comes with is HUGE! Also a screen protector?

I've ordered one from here http://shop.brando.com.hk/mitac.php very nice they look too !!! :thumbs:

[kcxdev]

I've ordered the ultra clear screen protector from Brando, now looking for a simple slip case.

[Daveisherwood]

You didn't fancy one of the leather ones on there then ?

[Scampa]

I've ordered one from here http://shop.brando.com.hk/mitac.php very nice they look too !!! :thumbs:
#

I agree they look very nice, and i doubt if you could activate screen accidently (which i keep doing!)

Just trying to get my head around $13 for a piece of plastic (screen protector)


Have you got your 1gig card yet, want to see if it does work before i order one :D

[kcxdev]

You didn't fancy one of the leather ones on there then ?
me? I'm looking for something that I can slip the medion out easily for the car cradle.

[piehound]

staples do them ,£9.99 for about 12 there the same as an ipaq , as for the gig card ? ,no it aint arrived yet maybe today

[Daveisherwood]

me? I'm looking for something that I can slip the medion out easily for the car cradle.

I think you probably can with the leather ones - I've bought it primarily to use as a GPS (obviously !!) and then a diary 2nd. Thought they would do the trick and stop it getting scratched in my pocket.

[Gryphph]

Apart from the navigation sofware and speed camaera locations, what other 'essential' programs, utilities and games should I put onto my new toy?

I picked it up from my Mum on Sunday (she bought it for me as I couldn't get to a branch when it was open) and apart from losing the USB sync cable somewhere in my front room I love it.

[kcxdev]

pocket pc software thread http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289011

I've only installed Tomtom (uninstalled medion navigator) and batterybar, will be trying icbar when I can be bothered :D

[Scampa]

Has anyone recieved the 1gig mem card? Yet and if so does it work ok?
Thx

[piehound]

not yet im still waiting it says it will be posted on the 18th as i wouldnt pay the extra £7 for next day post

[square88]

Hiya can anyone help me???

I've installed TomTom Nav 3 onto the Medion, but cant get it to work!!!
Installed London map and it just says GPS Unreliable????

Any anwers plZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[whiteswan]

Go into Properties then gps - then change com 1 to sp2 (or whatever it is) - then wait a couple of minutes and voila it works.

I had to uninstall Medion Navigator to get it working ................

Dave, Oldham.

[square88]

many thanks Dave

still says GPS unreliable! is it because i'm indoors???

but the GPS bit is tickin away, the bar increased alittle.

think i will go out a try it now.

[kcxdev]

yes, going outside helps :D

[square88]

how many bars on th GPS do u need for TT nav to work???

Still says GPS unreliable!!!

Any clues anyone???

Thx in advance all :-)

[Scampa]

Just tried a 1gig SD card and it works :) reads as 968.2mb free :)

[Daveisherwood]

Is the speed OK ? Mate of mine got an SD card for his ipaq and he couldn't use it to put the tom tom maps on cos it was too slow.

[Scampa]

hmm now you tell me LOL, not tried it yet will be a couple of days of so before I get chance to but why shouldn't it be , I read up on the SD - MMC debate and neither seem really faster then the other overall, just hope that this will be ok, or else it goes on ebay :D

Ok installed Tom Tom just installing the Uk maps, seems to be taking a VERY long time 20 mins and done about 1/4 going to bed so will check again in the morning

[wardmj1]

WoW!
I had my first real chance to play with this last night and I was so impressed! I was heading back home along the A40, traffic was crappy so I added a block up ahead. A re-route, a load of backstreets later and I was home in no time! Fantastic!
I also had a play with that AvantGo and it looks great. I added all of my favourite websites, BBC News, BBCSport, MotleyFool etc and they sync and are available for offline reading. I.E When im on the tube to work.
Im thoroughly impressed with everything so far.

Mart

[Panavision]

I'm going for the Evesham one, which has all the accessories and CoPilot 5 for 399

[kcxdev]

I'm going for the Evesham one, which has all the accessories and CoPilot 5 for 399

Global Positioning Systems have this for £360, or Tomtom bundle for £325.

[Scampa]

Sorry if this is already posted been looking ages for it

I have Tom Tom 3 and P.O.I -Warner installed

I have downloaded the speed camera update but just cant figure out how to install it, the only reference I can find is for Tom Tom 2 and a few of the files it tells me to copy over aren't in the zip file anyhow?

Copy the POCKETGPS_UK_SC.OV2 and POCKETGPS_UK_SC.BMP to the \STORAGECARD\GREAT)BRITAIN NAVIGATOR MAP directory and overwrite any files you may have. (not in Zip file)


any help would be great THX

[whiteswan]

Get rid of POI WARNER - U dont need it - get checkpoint instead full details on pocketgps world.

Dave, Oldham.

[piehound]

i thought poi warner was for the navigator software and checkpoint was for tom tom
if im right anybody seen poi warner about for a cheapy cheap download

[whiteswan]

Hi

He says above he is using Tom Tom 3................so he needs Checkpoint NOT POI...............

Dave, Oldham

[cysy]

How do you add a blockup???

WoW!
I had my first real chance to play with this last night and I was so impressed! I was heading back home along the A40, traffic was crappy so I added a block up ahead. A re-route, a load of backstreets later and I was home in no time! Fantastic!
Mart

[kcxdev]

poi warner works with tomtom (all versions) and medion navigator.

Got my brando screen protector today, bit sucky getting it on dustless. Only paid $10.

[Scampa]

Ok quick update the 1gig sd card I got seems to work fine loads maps np, I got Checkpoint running the latest POI update with no probs, just gotta get some nice wav files to anounce POI and the 7 digit postcode util. Just keep finding more and more this can do a real bargain :D

[piehound]

am i right in thinking now my gig card has arrived i copy the maps from the card it came with?
and navigator will work ok??

[piehound]

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[Scampa]

LOL in the setup option you can choose and change language and voices

[Daveisherwood]

Ok quick update the 1gig sd card I got seems to work fine loads maps np, I got Checkpoint running the latest POI update with no probs, just gotta get some nice wav files to anounce POI and the 7 digit postcode util. Just keep finding more and more this can do a real bargain :D

So, no problem with the speed of the maps loading in from the SD card then ?

What make was the SD card ?

[yee_har]

Just a quick note to say that mine is probably going back.

I am convinced that the top or "Start" toolbar is invisbly overlaying itself onto the whole "Today" screen e.g. if I tap the Today screen anywhere directly below the top, right icons I get a "bubble" with appropriate contents e.g. connectivity or volume or time & next appointment.

This is why I can no longer access "Programs" or anything else in the "Start" drop-down list.
The PDA isn't recognising a specific selection from the drop-down list and thinks I've hit the "Start" button a second time (which rolls the drop-down list back up).

Soft and hard resets no good. A hard reset just leaves me stuck in a never-ending loop on the Align screen.

Total bummer having paid for POI-Warner only 24hrs earlier.

[Scampa]

So, no problem with the speed of the maps loading in from the SD card then ?

What make was the SD card ?
http://www.aria.co.uk/specials.asp#1538

This one ^

Loads Tom Tom maps fine,

Got Medion Navigator working as well
Got 7 digit postcode and POI on Tom Tom, now trying to put the same on Med Nav (not as easy :(

[Scampa]

Having Trouble installing the Speed camera database onto POI-Warner

I have got as far as number 8 on http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=13199

8. Then click Start on your Pocket PC - Programs - then start POI-Warner
and configer each of the tabs, this takes a bit of learning so is much to long to post here, but its not that hard.


Hmm sems to hard for me!! any help on this would be great thx :)

[Tiiti]

would you say this is the same PDA/GPS as the Medion with just a different label?

"My Guide" Navigator 6500XL
http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20041209.p.My_Guide_Navigator_6500XL

[kcxdev]

yep, and different navigation software.

[Olly232]

No it isn't. It is similar to the one Aldi did 12 months ago. The recent one had an integrated GPS receiver whereas this one has a separate receiver.

[ekeir]

would you say this is the same PDA/GPS as the Medion with just a different label?

"My Guide" Navigator 6500XL
http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20041209.p.My_Guide_Navigator_6500XL

Although it looks very similar I dont think it is the same. The pda has higher spec. It actually looks like a better deal than the Aldi one. As well as a faster processor it comes with a 512mb sd card.

[ekeir]

No it isn't. It is similar to the one Aldi did 12 months ago. The recent one had an integrated GPS receiver whereas this one has a separate receiver.

If you look at the spec this also has an integrated gps receiver.

[Tiiti]

I've gone for this now with a 1gb SD card from aria. Couldn't wait much longer :)
http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/viewprod.php?product_id=761&max_cat_id=74&vt=list&PHPSESSID=fe8b8abc1069a5d2a778e739f8254391

thanks to kcxdev for pointing me in the right direction

[Olly232]

If you look at the spec this also has an integrated gps receiver.Ooh yes so it does. I mistook the external aerial for the receiver. They don't seem to know whether it comes with a 512MB or 256MB SD card though.

[square88]

Does anyone know were i can get a stylus for the Medion??

[Tiiti]

Which GPS device/driver did you guys choose with TT3?

Mitac 168/Medion 95000

[kcxdev]

wireless on SP2 works well on mine.

[Tiiti]

wireless on SP2 works well on mine.

spot on again mate cheers. I was being to techie :/

[cortina1970]

Anybody had problems with the socket at the base of the medion????
I noticed that the car charger was no longer charging, then it stopped charging from the cradle.
then i noticed that the whole socket had fallen off!!!! called Medion helpline, take it back they said.
But all of my info is on it!! and I have not backed up 4 a while!!
Anybody else had a problem with the bottom in/out port?

[kcxdev]

You have to be careful lining it up when connecting to the plug in the cradle, no probs with mine at all.

[ekeir]

Anybody had problems with the socket at the base of the medion????
I noticed that the car charger was no longer charging, then it stopped charging from the cradle.
then i noticed that the whole socket had fallen off!!!! called Medion helpline, take it back they said.
But all of my info is on it!! and I have not backed up 4 a while!!
Anybody else had a problem with the bottom in/out port?

Yes mine has started to play up also. I had trouble with the car charger as well but fortunately I have an alternative one that still works. The cradle is now intermittent also.
I think it is the cradle that has caused the problem because when the pda is connected to it all the weight is on the socket.

[kcxdev]

Are you pusing it all the way down on the cradle? if you are then the bottom of the ppc should be resting on the cradle, not just the socket.

[ekeir]

Are you pusing it all the way down on the cradle? if you are then the bottom of the ppc should be resting on the cradle, not just the socket.

I just checked mine and which ever way you position the pda all the weight is on the socket. Maybe there are two different types of cradles, seems unlikely though. Or perhaps there is a bit missing from my cradle which would give extra support to the pda.

[kcxdev]

The cradle did come in 2 parts, the base with the plug sticking up and a transparent backing piece (clips onto the base) and the back of the ppc rests on this, maybe you haven't clipped that piece on?

[ekeir]

The cradle did come in 2 parts, the base with the plug sticking up and a transparent backing piece (clips onto the base) and the back of the ppc rests on this, maybe you haven't clipped that piece on?

Oh dear, looks like thats what the problem is then. Mine is still working but it is a bit intermittent, I hope they will fix it under guarantee if it goes all together .

[Olly232]

I bought one of these (http://www.pdairshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=258) cases for mine. It's very well made and a good fit. The after sales care from PDAirshop has also been nothing short of superb.

[cortina1970]

Oh dear, looks like thats what the problem is then. Mine is still working but it is a bit intermittent, I hope they will fix it under guarantee if it goes all together .

Looks like thats the problem with mine too...it seemed a bit dodgy, just having it sat there taking all the weight, dont remember seeing a clear plastic bit in the box, better get up in the attic and have a look.
Tony.

[kcxdev]

Apologies for the dodgy pic but you can see the separate transparant piece here (top half) that supports the ppc.

http://www.kcxdev.dsl.pipex.com/pics/medioncradle.jpg

[cortina1970]

Thanks for the pic kcxdev.....i have assembled my cradle now...too late though damage is done!

[cysy]

My medion wouldn't charge anymore and the charging bit seems to be dislocated.....Looks like a trip to ALDI is in order....How are they with their warranty procedures? Should I be expecting a refund or a replacement?

[noizeboy71]

Just a quick note to say that mine is probably going back.

I am convinced that the top or "Start" toolbar is invisbly overlaying itself onto the whole "Today" screen e.g. if I tap the Today screen anywhere directly below the top, right icons I get a "bubble" with appropriate contents e.g. connectivity or volume or time & next appointment.

This is why I can no longer access "Programs" or anything else in the "Start" drop-down list.
The PDA isn't recognising a specific selection from the drop-down list and thinks I've hit the "Start" button a second time (which rolls the drop-down list back up).

Soft and hard resets no good. A hard reset just leaves me stuck in a never-ending loop on the Align screen.

Total bummer having paid for POI-Warner only 24hrs earlier.

Mine has just started giving exactly the same problem. It's apparently the digitiser under the screen that is playing up. Guess it's a trip to Aldi this week....... :(

[cortina1970]

Mine has just started giving exactly the same problem. It's apparently the digitiser under the screen that is playing up. Guess it's a trip to Aldi this week....... :(
Hi Cysy & Noizeboy71.....
How did u go on at Aldi, mine is still faulty, charges in the cradle, but will not activesync..........the bottom port is loose... been putting up with it, as it will be sorely missed.
Thanx.
tony.