HGIS Hardware

Windows Mobile
Ruggedized Handhelds running Windows Mobile 6.x are recommended for the forseeable future.
Windows Mobile 6.x is the end of the Windows Mobile Operating System.
 

*Start...Settings...System...About... to see Microsoft Marketing Name and OS Version.

Tablet / Netbook / Laptop Computers
May show message after you run HGIS first time "This program may not have installed correctly."
 Select option "It installed correctly." (We will address this message in the future.)
 

Windows	Recommended	Support:
Windows 7/8	Yes	HGIS V10 HGIS V9
Vista	NO Recommend upgrade to Windows 7.	HGIS V9
XP	Yes Consider replacing with Windows 7.	HGIS V9 / V8
Older...	No

The method you use to connect your GPS to your computer is very important.

	GPS and  SENSORS options.	NOTES:	Recommend?
Built-in GPS	Internal GPS (SIRF Star III or newer)	Accuracy 30 feet (10 meter) in vehicle. because of poor GPS view of the sky.	YES
USB GPS	GlobalSat BU-353 (uses Prolific Driver, but fixed some problems)	Place GPS antenna on roof for 12 foot accuracy. Random COM Port Assignment.   Use "Find and Start GPS" in HGIS.	YES
USB - Serial	EdgePort USB - Serial Adapters (1 - 16 Port Modules, up to 96 ports) www.amazon.com http://www.bb-elec.com	Best option for Serial GPS or Sensors. Does Not change COM Port at random. Does Not have "Psycho-Mouse" problem. (Your mouse never jumps wildly.)	YES
USB - Serial	GPS City USB-Serial Adapter http://www.gpscity.com	May change COM Port at random. Use "Find and Start GPS" in HGIS. Psycho-Mouse (Plug-in GPS after port is open in HGIS).	NO
USB - Serial	"Prolific" USB - Serial Adapter Sold under many brand names. Start GPS displays "Prolific USB"	Comes with driver that may freeze your computer. Download (Prolific v3.4.25.218 or newer driver) http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31 Problems: Random COM Port and Psycho-Mouse.	NO
USB - Serial	"Silicon Labs" MWE814 USB - 4 Serial Ports	No soldering needed for RS232 Sensors (screw terminal). Random COM Port Assignment (always use same USB Port) Psycho-Mouse (Plug-in Sensors after port is open in HGIS.)	NO
USB GPS	Garmin Brand USB GPS (Not Supported)	Garmin USB GPS Not Supported. (Driver issues for Garmin USB GPS drivers only.)	NO
USB- Bluetooth	USB-Bluetooth Radio (BlueRadios) (US$25) www.digikey.com (Use with GlobalSat GPS below.)	The best Bluetooth Radio we have found. No Psycho-Mouse, always same COM Port Assignment. (All Bluetooth hardware is a little quirky at startup sometimes.)	YES
Bluetooth GPS	Bluetooth GPS (GlobalSat)   (SIRF Star III or newer)	On the rooftop with clear view of sky < 4 meters. On the dashboard  < 9 meters.	YES
Bluetooth	Built-in Bluetooth	Depends on Laptop manufacturer (Name brand probably OK).	YES

 

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