Is the GlobalTop G66 Touch Bluetooth GPS compatible with the Sony Ericsson S700i phone or any Java enabled cell phone if that is the case ?

If so, and there both connected to each other(the S700i and the receiver), will Java apps like Google Maps or MGMaps dectect the receiver through the connection?

Thanks.

Hi Steve,

Yes, it should work on W700i. I think there is no such thing as S700i.

Yes, I google maps for mobile (GMM) should work with the combination. I am not familiar with MGMaps. Sorry.

Another alternative (not free like GMM) is Wayfinder Navigator (www.Wayfinder.com)

 Acctualy there is: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/s700i?cc=us&lc=en

Does anyone know for sure if this is compatible with the S700i?  Could someone also give a lowdown or a link on if it works like a menu setup on the phone when the connection with the receiver is all said and done ?   Thanks.

I am not 100% sure but S700i was announced around March 2004 and only supports Bluetooth Version v1.1 vs. W700i announced on Apr 2006 supporting Bluetooth Version 2.0.

You may need to call Sony to find out if the v1.1 on your phone truly supports Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (aka SPP), which is required to work with any Bluetooth GPS receiver.

Also, the Java version on your S700i may be an older version. The Java run time on W700i is based on Java MIDP 2.0. You should try to download a copy of Google Maps for Mobile ant see if it installs and loads okay.

Good luck.