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chrisofsweden Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 10, 2006 Posts: 12
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject: Wireless vs Wired GPS reciever |
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So I've got my iPAQ 2210 and now I need a GPS reciever.
I've scrolled around these forums for a bit and there are alot of
posts about problems with bluetooth connections.
As I see it, choosing a bluetooth reciever just seems to be asking
for yet another thing that can go wrong.
I mean wireless in general is more sensetive to any kind of disturbance
such as electromagnetic fields radio interference and such.
What is the general opinion about this?
Bluetooth or Wired? |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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For use in the car either option can be considered, although with bluetooth there are less wires to worry about, if you also want to use the device for walking, cycling etc then the bluetooth is the easier option, I use both types and find the bluetooth unit much easier in practice, but this is down to personal preference - Mike |
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MarkHewitt Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 1077 Location: Chester-le-Street & York
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: Wireless vs Wired GPS reciever |
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chrisofsweden wrote: | So I've got my iPAQ 2210 and now I need a GPS reciever.
I've scrolled around these forums for a bit and there are alot of
posts about problems with bluetooth connections.
As I see it, choosing a bluetooth reciever just seems to be asking
for yet another thing that can go wrong.
I mean wireless in general is more sensetive to any kind of disturbance
such as electromagnetic fields radio interference and such.
What is the general opinion about this?
Bluetooth or Wired? |
Before I bought my BT receiver I had heard of problems. But I've been using it for a year now and it's been rock solid 100% of the time. So I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Now if you are using other BT devices in the car it may be an issue? |
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chrisofsweden Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Hi guys, thanks for your replies.
I want as fast update rate as possible on my PDA.
Can a bluetooth connection really outperform a classic cable connection?
I'm concerned that there may be some kind of extra delay with bluetooth,
maybe there isn't? Any of you guys who has bt devices know? |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Chris, the GPS data is supplied at one second intervals from any GPS unit, there is no detectable delay using Bluetooth compared to a cabled set-up. As both methods use the same data (NMEA sentences) there is no diference in this area either. As I said before, its a choice between extra wires or a set-up that you can walk with easily - Mike |
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chrisofsweden Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Thanks alot ;) |
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chrisofsweden Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Ok so I'm thinking that a GlobalSat BT 338 looks like a nice bargain.
How do I go about the problem that I need the PDA and the GPS reciever both charging in the car? You dont wanna go dry on juice half way there...? |
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MarkHewitt Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 1077 Location: Chester-le-Street & York
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:59 am Post subject: |
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chrisofsweden wrote: | Ok so I'm thinking that a GlobalSat BT 338 looks like a nice bargain.
How do I go about the problem that I need the PDA and the GPS reciever both charging in the car? You dont wanna go dry on juice half way there...? |
The majority of GPS receivers last a long time. 8-10 hours is typical. So for most purposes you don't need to worry about it.
However what I've got is a cig lighter splitter socket, so I can plug in two charger leads. One is just for the GPS. |
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