Dan - My IPAQ rx5915 Has a built in TomTom, which seems to have that capability. Recently I have seen several add-on programs offered that do the GPS tracking you are looking for, so I am assuming that some or many of the small GPS units can be set up to do that sort of thing. I have not tried any of them myself as the plain TomTom is all I need. Probably it would be simplest to go with a unit that has the capability already built in [far fewer 'it didn't work right's', but the recently offered programs might increase your pool of possible units. I had a CF card GPS that plugged into a hand held computer or my laptop and worked with MS Streets and Trips, which could certainly be configured to do what you need. Wish I knew more, but someone on here probably does. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:22 AM To: Banned; Okie Benz Subject: [MBZ] GPS Tracking Suggestions I have a customer who is now requiring any supplier who charges travel time and mileage to be able to provide GPS track data for each call to verify mileage charges. While this is a PITA, it's the way things are going, so I've got to deal with it. I have neither the need or budget for a full-blown vehicle tracking system, so that's out of the question. I was thinking more along the lines of a mapping GPS, or even better, one of the smaller handheld devices (like the Garmin eTrex Vista I have for backpacking.) My Garmin records tracks whenever it's on, and I use it on both my car and motorcycle to record my travels. I was thinking about getting some of the Garmin handhelds to be mounted on a windshield mount for each truck, which can be easily removed and the data downloaded to a PC for passing along to the customer. I could justify a mapping GPS for each vehicle if necessary, but my knowledge of these relative to their ability to track is limited. I know they can give you routes, but I'm not aware of any that actually record vehicle movement. My guys get detailed directions to each site, so it's not really necessary for them to have a mapping GPS, either. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.... Dan _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
