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chrisofsweden
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:06 pm    Post subject: Wireless vs Wired GPS reciever Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Wireless vs Wired GPS reciever Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks alot ;)
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chris, I am not to sure if Maplins exist in your country, but they will do mail order. If you want to charge multiple devices at the same time have a look at this http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=addaptor&ModuleNo=42895&doy=13m3 I use one in the Ovlov, great way to simplify the power requirements to more than one device at the same time - Mike
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