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Old 10-10-2002   #13 (permalink)
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Originally posted by hkelley
Question to Lincomatic: Did I read you correctly that MapPoint 2002 doesn't handle USB inputs. MS Streets comes with the Sapphire but the NS1 conversion seems clumbsy. I would like to use the same software for tracking as well as plotting. Like most new laptops mine doesn't provide for RS232 or PS2 thus I am bound by USB. Your thoughts?
sorry, i really don't have any experience w/ USB GPS's, and i've been using them almost exclusively on pocketpc's, not desktops.
doesn't windows just give you a virtual com port to open when you use a USB GPS?

btw, another of my sapphires is suddenly having problems (this is the 4th one w/ problems) getting a quick fix even after being unplugged for a short period. i'm beginning to suspect that the problem is caused by failure of the backup battery rather than by prolonged heat exposure.
i'll look into it when i have more time and let you guys know what's up w/ that.
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