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  1. #1 50 RMB GPS Holder 
    C-Moto Noob michalp's Avatar
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    For a long time I was looking for some GPS.
    Moto series from Garmin were too expensive, but i still have my old MIO PDA with Chinese Map.
    Problem with PDA was that someone have to navigate me, or if I go alone I have to stop way too often and confirm that I`m on the good road.
    Surfing the net I found some sort of solution. I believe cheapest possible.
    Simple food container, like we use to keep in fridge. Sponge as anti-shock protection and plastic foil as water-tight cover.





    Haven`t try it in the rain, but should be OK.
    Total cost 50 RMB (charger included)
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  2. #2 Re: 50 RMB GPS Holder 
    Senior C-Moto Guru euphonius's Avatar
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    Very nice piece of DIY farkle!

    Speaking of GPS, all indications suggest that smartphones and google maps are on the way to replacing expensive proprietary systems. I have a friend in California who is using his Android phone not only as a GPS, but also as a very nice moto-mounted video camera. The quality of his videos is amazing.

    Anyone using Android this way in China, or the iPhone for that matter?
    jkp
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    2000 KLR650 "Feezer Ablanalp" (in California)
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  3. #3 Re: 50 RMB GPS Holder 
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    Quote Originally Posted by michalp View Post
    Simple food container, like we use to keep in fridge. Sponge as anti-shock protection and plastic foil as water-tight cover.
    Nice and good looking job
    That food container makes me think of something new
    Andy
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  4. #4 Re: 50 RMB GPS Holder 
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    I use a Nexus One with a China Unicom 3G card and it works perfect as GPS
    If now someone would be willing to write an app to remote control some camera functions via Bluetooth ....
    Andy
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