Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
SurfShark Antivirus
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - Advice for Bluetooth GPS receiver.
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

Advice for Bluetooth GPS receiver.

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Beginners GPS Lounge
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Fizzer
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:56 pm    Post subject: Advice for Bluetooth GPS receiver. Reply with quote

I've been scanning forums and sites here and there for about a week now and I'm having a really hard time finding any information that is not 2-3 years old, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction or give me some advice :0).

I have an HP iPaq hx2795b and I'm looking for a bluetooth gps receiver for no more than $100. All the ones I look at say new technology so I can't tell whats new and what was new. Such as RFMD indoor high sensitivity 32 channel parallel, 32 channels all in view, 20 channel parallel.

The RFMD such as : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858720001
sounds nice all in all, being able to use it indoors and having a port for an optional external antenna. But the company sounds very questionable.

I've also looked at the i.Trek M5+:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858702003
and the i.Trek M6:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858719001
but then deciding between those brings me back to the number of channels and chipset they use and not knowing how each of those differ.

The only comparisons I could find such as the one on this site are 2 years old or more.

Also:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858203007
was appealing because it comes with it's own map program, I've downloaded some free map programs but you have to make the maps yourself and I've yet to find detailed directions on how to do that from scanning to using. So I don't know how important getting one with the street maps program is.

Thanks for reading any help would be greatly appreciated whether in the form of links or direct advice.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
lbendlin
Pocket GPS Staff
Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59
Posts: 11878
Location: Massachusetts, USA

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The number of channels is pretty much irrelevant. Go for a SiRF III or MTK chipset, and stay clear of RFMD chipsets.

Apart from that you will want to look into battery life, Bluetooth sleep mode, replaceable battery etc. The M5 has a bit of a cheap build but it -has a good chipset and battery life. It has a non-standard battery though. Personally I would go with a device that takes Nokia BL-5C batteries.
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Fizzer
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:40 am    Post subject: Battery Reply with quote

How can I tell which receivers use that exact battery? They just list voltages n such.

Do you know if http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858203007
Which I think comes with
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858203006
uses that battery? It has the same Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery 3.7V/1050mAh details...

Also, why that battery specifically? Is it just common and easy to replace or is there more of a reason?

Thanks for the help, after what you said I think I'll most likely go with the above receiver unless you have something negative to say about it :0p.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
lbendlin
Pocket GPS Staff
Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59
Posts: 11878
Location: Massachusetts, USA

PostPosted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The receiver looks ok but the software is total cr@p.
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Fizzer
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well if you can point me to better software that isn't $100 I'd be happy to go for it. The one I said I'm getting above is only $10 more than if I bought the receiver alone. I think it'll just have to do for now until I can save up some more money. I was considering starting eventually with the MemoryMap, Others have said it's a good program and with state by state maps it sounds like a good deal :0p.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Fizzer
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok so I ended up ordering: and Adept AD-800
http://www.buygpsnow.com/adapt-ad-800-sirf-iii-gps-bluetooth-gps-764.aspx

It uses a nokia battery, Sirf III, says I can hook up an external antenna later on if I choose to, and has a 16 hour battery life. I'll just have to end up dolling out the cash for software eventually I guess :0p.

Thanks for your help lbendlin, and if you have any comments on my purchase, let me know :0).

Take care,
Fizz
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
lbendlin
Pocket GPS Staff
Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59
Posts: 11878
Location: Massachusetts, USA

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a very nice looking receiver.

As for software - for street navigation use iGuidance, for offroad MemoryMap. Both very nice entry level (and cheap) programs.
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
devok
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Aug 21, 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi

holux 236's price is same as ad-800. may i ask why did you prefer ad800? generally everyone is prefer holux products. so which one should i choose? Smile

http://www.buygpsnow.com/holux-gpslim-236-gr-236-gpslim236-holux-slim-holux-sirf-iii-holux-gps-bluetooth-gps-468.aspx
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Beginners GPS Lounge All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.105 (30 Oct 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping