USB GPS Dongle thingy's

Hiya,

I'm looking at somehow installing an old laptop I have into the truck and was wondering if I could use sat nav on it if I get one of these usb thingys. Has anyone ever tried this with any success??

Cheers

Alan

Err, yes

With memory map, and some old MS route finder software, although in an artic, not a Fronty. The gps receivers can be had cheaply on eBay, then you just need a mount for the lappy in the car.

I've bought a cheap USB connecting GPS dongle on ebay which works perfectly OK. I also bought a USB extension lead so that I can position the GPS dongle either hanging from the interior mirror or one the dashboard (helps it receive the GPS signal). If my memory serves me correct, it was only a matter of installing the GPS dongle software and The Memory Map does the rest. At the time, believe the whole cost in the region of £20.

I agree with buying an extension lead. Definitely helps improve signal. I went one step further and got a magnetic receiver which I stick on the roof.