Looking for Bluetooth GPS device & software (question)

[dg001]

Any recommendations for a GOOD & COMPACT
Bluetooth GPS ???

It should be sirf3 compatible, be able to work 12 satelites,
have a good battery life
and has to be as compact as possible (with the above specs in mind)


what works ??

also, what software do you recommend?

I've heared there's also a more "garmin" like app for "outdoor stuff"...??


thanks

[kapster]

sirf3 and good battery life is tough. The MTK devices tend to have double the battery life. The downside of the MTK devices is that they do not do pedestrian navigation well. I believe that have the static navigation on, whereas its off on the sirf3 devices. That or its the other way around.

[calouro]

Don't know about all that stuff, BUT!!!:rolleyes:
I just got the Garmin Mobile 10 GPS with Mobile NT software. Works great! Lots of features! It's small and comes with a belt clip so you can take it Geocaching!:)

[ultraprimeomega]

check this out http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BT-5&cat=GPS&cpc=GPSbsc
Im planing to buy one of these soon

[krunkymonkey]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HOLUX-GPSlim240-GR-240-Bluetooth-GPS-Xtrac-III_W0QQitemZ300115236430QQihZ020QQcategoryZ4668QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem

I bought one of these for like $50 on ebay, Its so tiny and works great. I hang mine from my rearview mirror.

[kapster]

Some sites you may want to check out include:
semsons.com
buygpsnow.com

I hear the Visiontac VGPS-700 is the smallest reciever around. As for software, iguidance, tomtom, mio are just a few.

[LaserGecko]

I can also recommend the Holux GPSlim 236. Amazingly fast acquisition.

GPS4EvyOne took FOUR days to even ship it to me, though, even though I paid for Express Mail. Bought on Thursday, shipped on Monday. That blows.

[looney_loey]

im using i-Trek M6 Bluetooth GPS Receiver on my MDA with Tomtom 6 and it works great... tried the Holux 236 and it works fine too only try not to drop it or the bluetooth function will start malfunctioning. :)

[xeony2k]

check this out http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BT-5&cat=GPS&cpc=GPSbsc
Im planing to buy one of these soon
Anyone else try this one? Looking for a receiver to use with my 8125 for usage on my motorcycle primarily.

[Viper_148]

Software wise. If you're looking for a more outdoor type software try MemoryMap. Believe it has a free trial too.

Try: http://www.memory-map.co.uk/

Thanks

[andrewilley]

im using i-Trek M6 Bluetooth GPS Receiver on my MDA with Tomtom 6 and it works great... tried the Holux 236 and it works fine too only try not to drop it or the bluetooth function will start malfunctioning. :)

I've got this problem with my Holux 236 too. Is there a cure (apart from buying a new one)? What's Holux's UK service / guarantee like, as this unit is about 18 months old and the Bluetooth has been dodgy for at least 6 months.

Andre