Navigation system working perfectly on the iPod Touch (2nd Generation)

Managed to get the GPS (Global Positioning System) working on my iPod Touch 2nd Generation. Took the above picture while traveling back home from Serene’s place. Yeah, I know it is kind of dumb to take a screen shot when I am on PIE but hey, at least it is working as it should – detecting the vehicle speed, distance to destination, estimated arrival time. Too bad the application isn’t smart enough to check the traffic status and include it in it routing algorithm.

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2nd hand Holux GPSlim 240

Got a second hand Holux GPSlim 240 from a local forumer. Aesthetically-wise, it has got deep scratches. Functionality-wise, ok! Just some basic specifications.

Specifications

• Tracks up to 20 satellites
• Receiver: L1, C/A code
• Update rate: 1 HZ(max)
• Antenna Type: Built in Patch Antenna
• Minimum signal tracked: -159dBm *
• Dimension: 64 x 22 x 15 mm
• Weight : < 35g
• On/off switch: slide switcher
• Lithium-ion battery lasts for more than 8 hours of use

Acquisition time

• Reacquisition 0.1 sec. averaged
• Hot Start 1 sec. averaged
• Warm Start 38 sec. averaged
• Cold Start 42 sec. averaged

Took it out for a “test drive” this afternoon. It seems like the satellite lock on timing is pretty fast (compared to my E66 when assistance is turned off). I think it averaged around 40 seconds to locate enough satellites for a 2D lock, give it a couple of seconds more and it will achieve a 3D lock.

Bringing it around is also simple, there is a catch on the tracker for you to attach lanyard. With that, you can tie the tracker to your backpack or hang it across your chest! Looking forward to using it overseas!

Met up with Ken and Seen Yee to shop for their house warming gift! Ricky, Daniel! This is where our money went into. Haha!

First time stepping into a Nespresso outlet. First time being offered a cup of coffee. Think they offered me a cup cos Ken and Seen Yee were around. Told them earlier that all Nespresso booth (Tangs@Vivo) and outlet (Taka) didn’t even bothered to entertain me while I was shopping for their coffee machine previously.

Ken! When can I go over to your place and play the machine? Can figure out how to make iced latte?

Picked up the hobby of kite flying recently after attending a kite making and flying event by company. I found kite flying to be an enjoyable process and at the same time, I am able to spend time with my love ones without burning a hole in my pocket. Of course, there are some upfront costs – kite, extra kite line, shades, etc.

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Had some problem with YouTube on sis’s iPhone 3G after jailbreaking the 3.1.2 firmware sometime had. The application keeps prompting “Cannot connect to YouTube” whenever she tries to launch YouTube. After Googling, realized that the problem is due to blackra1n.

Most websites ask you to install PushFix from the cydia source – iphoneil.net. But the application cannot be found! Found another source to restore the YouTube certificates – cydia.pushfix.info. Sis is enjoying herself on the iPhone once again. Yay!

The volume buttons on the ipod touch got a little bit cranky after 9 months of usage. The volume simply refuses to go down despite me pressing very hard on it.Being a diligent customer, I checked my warranty status – valid. Next, I surfed around Apple’s website, hoping to find the contact numbers / addresses of service centers in Singapore – none.I was like stunned for a moment, how come there aren’t Apple Service Centers listed on its website?

Decided to check on Google. It appears that there aren’t Apple Service Centers in Singapore. There are only Apple Authorized Service Centers in Singapore. Apparently Apple outsourced  the servicing.

There are several Apple Authorized Service Centers but I decided to go to eServ @ Wheelock Place after reading several rave reviews and strong recommendations of eServ. Dropped my ipod touch on the 15th and got it back on 19th. Not exactly fast as they got to request for the replacement from Apple.

The service personnel are very friendly. At least they smile. Not like other service centers personnel who shows you a grumpy face (e.g. N*k*a). In fact I was surprised when the staff automatically approached me and ask if I was there for collection! He took over the collection slip and processed it even though he has knocked off (it seems). Cos after processing my collection, he went off.

Some pictures of my new (refurbished) iPod Touch 2nd Generation 16GB.

Plastic wrapper covering the entire iPod Touch

Yeah. Even the chrome back is covered

Time to upgrade my iPod Touch to 3.1.2 and restore all those applications!