Windows 8.1 and USB GPS.

[swashbuckler]

From a quick googling it appears to be more miss than hit getting 8.1 to recognize a USB GPS. Anyone successful in setting one up? What reciever and software?

 

[libarata]

What about a Bluetooth option?

 

[swashbuckler]

I'm not morally opposed to Bluetooth, whatcha got?

 

[libarata]

There is Bad-Elf, and a dozen others. I am myself looking into a few options. My requirments are for a 12 hour use charge, batteries I would like replaceable.

Not Idevice friendly, so it wont be for me, http://www.amazon.com/Qstarz-BT-Q81...qid=1424272177&sr=8-13&keywords=bluetooth+GPS
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8 hour charge, so it is not a runner up quite yet. I have been looking into little battery packs though. http://www.amazon.com/Axxera-XGPS15...qid=1424272177&sr=8-16&keywords=bluetooth+GPS

 

[swashbuckler]

I am morally opposed to iDevices .

From what I'm reading, and maybe I'm just not reading enough yet, Windows 8.1 isn't playing well with external GPS devices. Hoping somebody has a device/software combo that they've managed to make work so I don't have to experiment.

 

[libarata]

This is probably what I will be going with. I can buy an extra battery, and charge with a battery pack. It also has GLONASS, which is cool.http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portable-GLONASS-Receiver-Vehicle/dp/B00AYAZENY/ref=pd_cp_e_3

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I know exactly 0 about 8.1, but I have been hearing a bit about compatibility issues, which is kinda weird for windows.

 

[AFBronco235]

I've actually talked with Windows 8.1 developers for tablets and they say that the software is not compatible with USB GPS devices, but it works great with Bluetooth GPS devices.

 

[swashbuckler]

^ Nice. The Q&A for that product gives me hope.

I've actually talked with Windows 8.1 developers for tablets and they say that the software is not compatible with USB GPS devices, but it works great with Bluetooth GPS devices.

Say anything about 8.1 for laptops? I'm leaning towards a touchscreen laptop over a tablet.

 

[AFBronco235]

Say anything about 8.1 for laptops? I'm leaning towards a touchscreen laptop over a tablet.

Sorry, no, but you're welcome to ask the developers yourself. Go to Microsoft's website and ask their tech support about it. You'll probably get an answer in a day or two.

 

[kojackJKU]

I am morally opposed to iDevices .

From what I'm reading, and maybe I'm just not reading enough yet, Windows 8.1 isn't playing well with external GPS devices. Hoping somebody has a device/software combo that they've managed to make work so I don't have to experiment.

I like your style. I am morally opposed to icrap too! I have a Bluetooth GPS module from Ebay. Works great. I have had it connected to my asus vivotab with win 8.1.

 

[swashbuckler]

Sweet, that's what I wanted to hear. Wrong forum I know, but what mapping software did you go with?

 

[kojackJKU]

On my windows tablet, I am using maps pro. Works really good. I am not one to setup waypoints etc. I have a general idea where I am going before I go. I will just mark the branch routes and go from there.