Re: iPAQ 1940 + GPS

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From: Darren Griffin - PocketGPS (darren_at_pocketgpsworld.com)
Date: 08/20/04 

Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 18:57:57 +0100

Chris wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I've heard that the iPAQ 1940 uses a non standard com port and that
> it is not possible to use a serial GPS connection. I assume that the
> only solution is to use a Bluetooth GPS. Can anybody confirm that
> this is correct?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Chris

The 1940 has no serial port so BT is your only option and the better
solution anyway for most uses.

Darren Griffin
PocketGPSWorld - www.pocketgpsworld.com
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