GPS receiver

[alitech]

I am looking into buying a good GPS receiver with a mount. I already have the tom tom 5 software. Just need the mount and GPS now.

I have been reading reviews a lot and still undecided on what to get.

Do I get a wired one? Do I get a Bluetooth one?

Which ones are best in the market. There are loads and I cant decide.

Someone recommended the TOMTOM mount with a fuzion wired receiver.

Any recommendations? Where can I buy them?

[wamatt]

http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=404

I used them - they are great - you get a free mount too!

BT338 is an excellent receiver - I would say best on the market.

[decoy7]

also recommend the Globalsat BT-338, forget a wired solution, that's so last year, i'd advise buying a cheap £45 bluetooth adaptor over the wired solution but if your after quality get the Globalsat BT-338 as advised above, for reviews on BT GPS adaptors check here (http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/sub-menu.php?idCat=9).

also, i've got this (http://www.pdamods.com/proddetail.asp?prod=XTTRCMNT&cat=23) mount which attatches to the windscreen with minimum shake...got it after 2 of them flex arm style ones broke on me.

this (http://www.pdamods.com/proddetail.asp?prod=A11XDA2SMNT&cat=23) is the mount i use for my MDA3, it charges and connects to my GPS receiver to charge that as well although you have to order the correct lead for your adaptor to do this.

[alitech]

Doesnt the BT gps take time to load up on start? I heard it takes at least 5 minutes to get the lights blinking.

Furthermore, any problems with using a BT gps and a BT headset at the same time?

If I get a call on the road while using my GPS, would I be able to receive the call too ?

Anyone experience any problems with this?

[decoy7]

hmm, i've no experience in using a bluetooth headset with a GPS receiver, i would suspect there are issues but have no experience on this...i dont even have a simcard in my MDA3, it's purely used for Satnav.

my guess is that the phone cannot make multiple Blutooth connections simultaneously but will test the theory today at some point and report back if successful.....obviously this would be a good reason to go for a wired GPS solution in which case you should get a bargain as they're bound to be cheap now.

[MaskedMarauder]

hmm, i've no experience in using a bluetooth headset with a GPS receiver, i would suspect there are issues but have no experience on this...i dont even have a simcard in my MDA3, it's purely used for Satnav.

my guess is that the phone cannot make multiple Blutooth connections simultaneously but will test the theory today at some point and report back if successful.....obviously this would be a good reason to go for a wired GPS solution in which case you should get a bargain as they're bound to be cheap now.

My XDA IIi can make simultaneous connections. I regularly use my TomTom MK2 BT Device and my Jabra BT250 headset together, getting the directions straight into the ear-piece.

[decoy7]

coolio, good looking out on that reply MaskedMarauder.

thats solves that one then....i'd get a Bluetooth GPS unit.

[alitech]

Directions straight to the BT headset? Thats fucking awesome.

How do you do it?

Can you still receive phone calls while on GPS ?

[Squuiid]

The way I see it you have one of two choices.

These are the latest GPS receivers on the market and have literally just come out in the last 3-4 weeks.

Holux GR-213 (cabled)
Holux GPSlim236 (Bluetooth)


They are both based on the newest SiRF Star III chip.
Personally I went for the cabled version as I hate batteries and having to charge the thing. Plug in a cable and go. Also excludes any bluetooth hassles. It works fine on WM5.0 on my Himalaya (SPV M1000) and TomTom 5. No problems.

Hope this is of help.
Bought mine in UK from http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=1266

[ncruz]

I have the Hollux gpslim 236, and it's cheaper than the globalsat and works fine...

And about the 5min startup, all gps are the same, and it depends on your line of sight.. Normally a cold start take 45sec both the hollux and the globalsat use the same sirf 3 chipset..

[decoy7]

the Holux GPS Bluetooth looks good as it has the same chipset as the Globalsat but i noticed it comes with an 850mAh battery giving 10 hours operation while the Globalsat battery is 1700mAh providing 17 hours continued use...if they're both the same device technically i would advise paying the extra couple of £'s for the almost double battery performance alone.

also, on the gpsforless site the Holux Bluetooth is advertised at £104.99 and the Globalsat @ £114.99.....however i got mine at pdamods.com where it's now priced at £99.86(a whole £15 cheaper), best thing would be to check reviews done on the devices where possible...everyone has their own experience and different requirements.

all prices quoted include VAT but not postage.

[msuk]

Hi alitech,

Did you purchase one in the end if so which one? Also does your bluetooth headset kit work in conjunction with the GPS so you can make or receive calls while the GPS is connected via bluetooth?

Thanks
Msuk

[msuk]

Hi alitech,

Did you purchase one in the end if so which one? Also does your bluetooth headset kit work in conjunction with the GPS so you can make or receive calls while the GPS is connected via bluetooth?

Thanks
Msuk