Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4W
Hi there Nokia personels..........i want to ask when you can sell that device here in the philippines, i got my new mobile phone and it doesnt have GPS built in this model so i look forward if theres a way and i found your new accessory using only a bluetooth link to this module and i can use now my nokia maps but ive tried to look here in nokia stores but theres nothing i found some of them they doesnt know about that device even they're the representative in nokia shops so is there any way to selling those product im willing to buy one for me and i know many filipinos trying to find that device mostly for the travelers like me since my job is in Sales Marketing (so this navigation accessory is my need for my areal routing and plotting)..............THANKS
Hi scoobyman
I agree with you. Replaceing of the battery is not available with LD4W. But as I read is specs, Maximum 10 hurs usage is available wit LD-4W. Lets assume the actual is half of it! Still it is enough and you will have your car charger or external power pack to reload.
But, as you pointed, I didn't come a cross anyting about the durability of the battery Lets hope it will last at least for 02 years
One more things to add to my topic.
These modules can be connected to Laptops and use with anyother PC compatible navigation systems?
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Hey folks, i just have a quick question.
Is it's possible to use the LD-4W Bluetooth GPS Module on a 5530 XM
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Go to Solution.The Nokia 5800 as you know has an inbuilt gps unlike the 5530
Ovi Or Nokia Maps (whichever you wish to call it) can be installed on the Nokia 5530.
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I have a problem reading data from a MTK bluetooth GPS device from a Nokia phone (7610, Symbian S60).
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package gpsreader.bluetooth;
import javax.microedition.io.*;
import java.io.*;
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private OutputStream outputstream = null;
private boolean newStr;
private static final char[] EOL_BYTES = {'\015','\012'};
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url = u;
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byteCounter = 0;
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}catch(Exception e) {
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try {
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openInput();
openOutput();
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try {
if(inputstream!=null) {
inputstream.close();
}catch(Exception e) {
setBtstr("cin");
System.out.println(e);
private void closeOutput() {
try {
if(outputstream!=null) {
outputstream.close();
}catch(Exception e) {
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try {
closeInput();
closeOutput();
if(conn!=null) {
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}catch(Exception e) {
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openConn();
try {
Thread.sleep(200);
}catch(Exception e) {
try {
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openConn();
try {
Thread.sleep(200);
}catch(Exception e) {
continue;
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if(s.length()>0) {
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s = "";
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s += c;
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setBtstr("BTrun");
System.out.println(e);
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char[] alphaHex = {'0', '1', '2', '3',
'4', '5', '6', '7',
'8', '9', 'A', 'B',
'C', 'D', 'E', 'F',
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rec.append(data);
rec.append('*');
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System.out.println(">"+rec.toString());
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return res;
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return byteCounter;
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Hi all!
I have the Nokia 6301.
From what I read on this page (http://www.nokia.ca/A4488459), the Nokia 6301 supports the Nokia LD-3W GPS Module. Correct me if I'm wrong but the phone doesn't supports the Nokia Maps.
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Sorry for my englih.
This is a post to explain how you can solve a problem with GPS modules.
I try maps with a Tomtom Bluetooth module on my new E65 and it works fine.
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The nokia phone remember a Gps module until you erase him.
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is there an official reeponse from Nokia to this ????Message Edited by energylevel on 19-Jul-2006
10:50 AMI have the same problem with Nokia N80 (firmware V 3.0617.0.6). You can take a look at this thread:
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/discussions/board/message?board.id=connectivity&message.id=2715&...
So far I haven't received Nokia feedback and looks like no newer firmware exists at the moment.
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I bought the Nokia N95 8GB for its 'all in one device 'convenience.
I bought an external Bluetooth GPS, not because the inernal was no good, or not accurate enough but because I did not want to destroy it with vibration and rain, strapped to the handlebars of my Yamaha XT225
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