"Brian K. O'Neill" <dont@spam.me.INVALID> wrote in message
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> So I can use Bluetooth then, with the SDIO driver uopgrade? That's cool.

The G1000 does not have Bluetooth built-in. The SDIO upgrade adds the
ability do Input/Output (thus I/O) not just read a memory card. You still
have to add a SD Bluetooth card. My Socket card cost $125.

> I searched for G1000 through Google's archives of that group and there was
> not only nothing relevant, there was nothing, period. What am I looking
> for there exactly?

Instructions for Bluetooth and/or serial interfaces to PPC2002.

> I loaded most of my software loaded on a SC Card anyway. How much free
> RAM would I need? Right now I have about 17MB of free RAM when I soft
> reset.

That's plenty of room for up a map of 3 TX counties each, with about 21
classes of POIs. If you use a Bluetooth SD card, you have to load the map
before starting Bluetooth.

>>> In short: Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS Locator can be found on
>>> eBay for $50 or even less, the Pharos connector runs about $35. Can I
>>> indeed make those two purchases and have GPS navigation for driving with
>>> my G1000?

I think you will find some serial issues with the G1000 that can only be
solved by a cable selling for $70+. I spent a lot of time and over $150 that
resulted in a map only 30x30 miles, showing the present location with a dot,
that could be in error by 12 miles. I think you are focused on price, not
function. I've been down the road you intend to pursue; would refuse to sell
you the equipment or support you.

I wish you good luck.