Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 9

From what i gather on the Geode flyer, the initial Geode will not have a wireless internet connection but subsequent Geodes will. Does anyone have any info on this? Do they plan on offering wireless internet access at some point in addition to a GPS unit? Am i dreaming?

Also, is the antenna on the geode able to flip down? it looks like it might be on hinges, but it is always in the same position in every picture. It sure would be nice if it flipped down when not in use.

highly anticipating this module. if anyone has any additional info, i would love to hear it.

Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 7

Check out VC's interview with GeoDiscovery's Joe Free at PC Expo (http://www.visorcentral.com/article.php3?id=47&pv=1). There's a lot of info there. Also, the second page of the article shows the best photo of the springboard that I've seen so far. Judging from it, it looks highly unlikely that the GeoDe antenna folds at all. I think it would make the unit much more fragile in any case, so I'd doubt they'd do it.

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Texan in Calgary for a while
Posts: 1361

The Geode is a solid unit with no antenna.

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James Hromadka
VisorCentral.com
Personal Website: http://www.Hromadka.com

Registered: Jan 2000
Location:
Posts: 24

Speaking of the antenna, does anyone know if I'll be able to use the Geode or the HandyGPS while I'm driving without having to stop to put the unit up by the windshield. I mean, if I'm driving and have something that can mount the Visor near the windshield, should it be able to track me?

Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 9

thanks james.

i wrote the original post before your EXCELLENT article on the upcoming springboards with the close up pic of the geode. By the way, great pic, thanks.

What about the wireless internet access? Does GeoDiscovery plan on incorporating it into the Geode or did i misread something?

thanks again for the great expo coverage.

sean

Registered: Jul 2000
Location:
Posts: 1

I recieved the following email. Check out the last lines. DAMN, I hope that means I got in on the beta test and will receive the GPS unit for free to test for them!!!!

quote:

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We�re gearing up and counting down! We�re making our big announcement, today,
June 21st. Be sure and go to our website at www.geodiscovery.com to get the
complete story of our company and products. We�ve got some great surprises in
store. We�ll tell you all the great things that GeoDiscovery will deliver to you
and give you information about the upcoming beta program. Get ready to have some
fun!

We�re headed off to the Big Apple next week for PC Expo, June 27-29. Looks like
a lot of others are too. The attendance is expected to be over 80,000. Come see
us at the Handspring booth, we�d love to meet you in person and answer all your
questions.

We look forward to bringing you great products and services that we�re sure
you�ll love.
Stay tuned for more information about GeoDiscovery, the Beta Test Program and
how we�ll enrich your world!

GeoDiscovery. The Power of Place.

(You should receive your name and password to allow to you enter the beta
testing area on our web site in the next week or so.)

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Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Texan in Calgary for a while
Posts: 1361

I thought I mentioned it in one of the articles, but the Geode will work inside a car.

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James Hromadka
VisorCentral.com
Personal Website: http://www.Hromadka.com