What GPS do you use

[fr4gm0nk3y]

What GPS device do you guys use, do you recommend it? How much was it and where did you get it?

[itissat]

I-Trek M3, rebranded globalsat BT 338,
from www.semsons.com
using from 6-7 months working good for me
If u want try some thing else look for Sirf star 3 chipset based products, u will
get faster fixes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[eut]

Holux GPSlim 236 (Sirf Star III)
I have been using it since February.
Works like a charm.
I do recommend it!
I got it at http://www.tbh.se/.
I Payed approximately 150€

/joel

[sk0t]

Same as eut.. The Holux GPSlim 236. Had mine since last August, and I absolutely love it..

Coupled it with Mapopolis..

[meme]

globalsat BT 338, fast and very good. no progblems. :D

[mandirtdirt]

Aren't both the iTrek M3 and Globalsat BT-338 SiRF III already?

I also got my iTrek M3 from www.semsons.com. Works like a charm ~

BTW, I was looking at their price for Holux GPSlim 236, and it is only $99.99 compared to 150Euros for our European friends...

the US is a much more competitive market ~ :p

[iclick]

Hardware is an old Belkin BT GPS (aka Fortuna Clip-On) flashed to Xtrak2. Software is iGuidance v3. Work fine together. If you can find one of these with Xtrak2 on Ebay it might be a bargain. Note that none of Belkins were Xtrak2 unless flashed by their owners after purchase.

[vijay555]

Mio A701. Built in :)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=337504#337504

V

[dodgy]

Got my brand new Holx 236 from a company on Ebay for around 60€

works like a charm!

/d

[ericb]

I also use the Holux 236, exceptional device.

http://www.clove.co.uk/viewproduct.aspx?product=E6CC1740-01C7-4F48-A848-EC19DE58FB3D

[SubZero5]

I have an F-tech Solar BlueTooth GPS Receiver that works great. I also used a nemerix chipped i-Blue but sirf star 3 chip is better than the nemerix..

[sirccchar]

ppl with the global sat 338, how long does it take it for it to make a connection with sat. from cold start?? it takes really long like over a minute. just wondering

[webwhizkid]

Please, Which one out of these is a good buy. I'm new to this GPS thing.

http://www.semsons.com/bluetgpsrec.html

I seen most ppl been using Holux 236 or BT 338. They look quite big

I find there are some others models with just little price difference.

Are they worth it?
models like
Globalsat BT-359W
Holux GPSlim 240
i.Trek M3
Not sure what that Free Arkon Vent is?
I'm using a cingular 8125. HTC wizard. I already have Tomtom 5.21 installed on it.

[newbie2]

I originally purchased a bundle from OnCourseNavigator of mapping software and a WAAS-enabled, 20-channel SIRF StarIII Receiver. http://www.oncoursenavigator.com/item.aspx?itemid=6008 It has worked flawlessly on the trips where I've used it.
However, I recently found this site http://www.map4pda.com/download.1.4.htm for maps to pair up with your GPS receiver. This one is sweeeeeet. You can choose whether to use google, yahoo, ask.com maps, or virtual earth for your map provider. It will also tell the closet restraunts, movie theaters, etc... It also integrates to GPS systems and your contact list. You can tell it to move the map to the address of any of your contacts. At that point you can get directions to or from there.
I'm planning to use this find on my next trip in a couple of weeks!! Can't wait to try it out!! :D

[SubZero5]

I find there are some others models with just little price difference. Are they worth it?

models like
Globalsat BT-359W
Holux GPSlim 240
i.Trek M3

Not sure what that Free Arkon Vent is?That free thing is the ventilation mount kit ;) a cheep product that is a bundle with the proggie..

cheap lookers head to ebay and search for prices there...

I suggest u to go 4 a chipset selection then come to a model desicion WRT the battery life and other gadgets...

[hal]

I had the old Holux 230/231. The 236 is REALL fast compared to the old ones.
SiRF III IS FAST.
The reasons why I chose the Holux 236?
- has USB connection and can be used wired with laptop
- battery is compatible with Nokia (cheap and replaceable)
- external antenna connector (in case you reaaaaally need it)
- And obviously, BT was a pre-requisite...

Cheers,

Hal

[peanut]

Hey Hal what is your complete setup for using GPS on your laptop in the car ? I am thinking of going the same route as I have a 10" touchscreen

[cookiem]

Hi all, saw the post about getting a Holux 236. Just got mine from Nav4All.com for €69,95. It's a special offer and shipping cost is included.

[maltloaf]

Im using a few gps's

I have 2 BT 77 gps (cheap and reliable) bought them for 40gbp each (about $70 u.s.) - never ever failed to get a good lock.

Also a fortuna bluetooth gpsmart which is plagued by buggy firmware. There is a fix out there but i cannot get a cable cheap enough to flash it :(

Also Garmin etrex summit which is rock solid reliable. Used as a backup connected to my old xda1 via serial cable

[Thomasba]

Holux GPS slim 236 works perfectly for me with Tom Tom mobile and GPS dash software and it's about the same sixe as a Zippo lighter.

[bigshape]

anyone got one of these? just got one off evilbay for £25 incl car charger, home charger, battery and free postage!

not sure what make it is or anything about it really - just got it because it was cheap! if it's crap i'll stick it back on the ebay...


http://bigshape.co.uk/ebay/gps_bluetooth_receiver_g.jpg

cheers!

[shogunmark]

Holux GPSlim 236 (Sirf Star III) for me using with Iguidance v2 just switched to v3.. works fantastic have had it since june, i would leave home without it... and Holux GPSlim 236 is slightly larger than a zippo lighter but smaller than a pack of cigarettes (yes, i apparently smoke) :D i also got the external antenna for it. the reciever and antenna cost me a little less than $100usd on ebay after shipping

[Bratag]

Globosat 238 just released 75 bucks of GPSnow I almost never drop beloew 5 satellites and it has a great re-aquire speed.

Putting my vote in for Iguidance 3.0 as a GPS software. Yes tomtom6 is great (so my friend says) but the inability to only load the maps he needs made it very impracticle. Add to that the fact the IG has most of the new features tt6 has and its just a better product.

[dangerous_dom]

Please, Which one out of these is a good buy. I'm new to this GPS thing.

http://www.semsons.com/bluetgpsrec.html

I seen most ppl been using Holux 236 or BT 338. They look quite big

I find there are some others models with just little price difference.

Are they worth it?
models like
Globalsat BT-359W
Holux GPSlim 240
i.Trek M3
Not sure what that Free Arkon Vent is?
I'm using a cingular 8125. HTC wizard. I already have Tomtom 5.21 installed on it.

Be aware that the 240 does not support a serial connection without a cable. Fine for TomTom, but some programs will require a virtual serial connection.

Basically go for a Holux 236, they are generally thought of as being the best all round device. I have an I-Geo which is good - it has a SirfStar III chip (probably the best curent chipset), although it does ot have the autop off that he Holux does.[/u]

[boi]

anyone got one of these? just got one off evilbay for £25 incl car charger, home charger, battery and free postage!

not sure what make it is or anything about it really - just got it because it was cheap! if it's crap i'll stick it back on the ebay...


http://bigshape.co.uk/ebay/gps_bluetooth_receiver_g.jpg

cheers!

I' ve seen that gps worked fine with tomtom and symbian mobile nokia 6600.

[bigshape]

cool - thanks!

[Rayan]

I have a Wintec WBT-200 GPS/Logger.

It's very small and durable.

It has a replaceable nokia battery.

Mini USB for data and charger.

Data Logger for simpler use with Google Earth without need of PDA or Laptop.

Paid $100 USD

[Yanktar03]

I have the Garmin GPS 10. It's got a magnetic base and is waterproof (ideal for motorcyclists and bicylists). Once I upgraded the MDA with T-mobile's lastest flash, and hacked the registry to reveal the GPS icon in the system I've been able to get it to work. It comes with Garmin Que, and once you have the ROM flash done you can download the upgrade to Que (Do NOT do it before ROM flash--it will lock your PDA, forcing a soft boot, and won't un-install without a hard boot--Guess how I know....)

Now it's a little tricky to make the connection, but once you do, it works GREAT! The Garmin finds satellites VERY quickly. Recently, on a trip to Italy, it had no trouble finding our locations on Mt. Etna, Pompei, and Rome.