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Bluetooth GPS Receivers for MDA Pro and Tomtom 5 Please

Can any list a few bluetooth gps receivers that they have working with there mda pro's and tomtom 5 edition.
There are hundreds on ebay and i've no idea what brands are good or bad.
Your replies would be very welcome to assist me in my purchase later in the week.
Thankyou, Adam

I have the following:
Leadtek GPS (XTRAC2)
Fortuna clip-on (XTRAC and SurfStar II)
Both confirmed working. To play it safe, make sure whichever one you get has the XTRAC chipset - but to be honest pretty much any GPS should work with it.

I use the Holux GPSlim 236 and it works fine.

Thanks guys, i'll have a look around,
How slim is the GPSlim 236, ive seen the tomtom bluetooth MKII and that looks quite flat.
Its mainly for the car, but should i be walking around somthing nice and slim would be ideal for say walking around a city.

GlobalSat BT-308 works fine too. (it's pretty bulky though)
Allso on SPV E200 and TomTom Mobile 5.

GPS
My Jasjar is working well with GlobalSat BT-308, Battery life 8 hours. The most common receiver type is the 12 parallel channel receiver which can collect data from up to 12 satellites at one time. (But infact see only 8-10 satellites)

ROYALTEC BT 2001 SIRF STAR3 WORK FINE ON MY JJ

GPSlim 236 for me.
Easily slips into a pocket.

Try to find one called G-space - small, with new SiFR III, (but I can not tell how better it is from thre previous types), user accessible battery, SAME MINI USB CONNECTOR and car charger included.

Which Bluetooth GPS receivers work flawlessly with Wizard?

First time buyer of GPS unit and I need help choosing the right one. Thanks.

Btw, has to work in the UK.

I wouldn't dare say flawless , but the last 2 times i went to GB i didnt experience any problems with my current GPS receiver which is the
Rikaline Bluetooth GPS receiver 6033
this model is generally 20-30euros more expensive than the standard ones but it uses an advanced chipset to even get fixes in buildings and tunnels and can maintain more connections at once.
Manufacturers Site

Cheap one from www.mobilefun.co.uk
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/8590.htm
£40! and works a treat.
Probably not as good as the Rikaline or the Holux 236 which is by far the best i've tried but for they are nearly double the price
Even uses the same kind of charger as the Wizard so effectively you get a free in-car charger for you PPC thrown in.

I successfully use a generic Nemerix based GPS mouse from adapt. You can find these rather cheap GPS device in many varities (lots of OEM manufacturers) on eBay.
In conjunction with TT5.2 it works like a charm.

Any suggestions for a good light GPS to fasten in the helmet. I have plans to track my routes during mountainbike tours.

GPS...
What a topic...
I have spent some time investigating the options for me...
I am a newbie on the PPC front and I am after my first GPS set up too...
OK everyone points at TomTom as the best option...is this so?
Any feedback will be greatly received and if I do go for it, I will probably go for their bundle...
For those running TTN5 on thier Wizards, please advise the speed and any issues...many thanks...

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Sunnychad said:
OK everyone points at TomTom as the best option...is this so?
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TomTom is also my #1 for road navigation.
What are the best choices for free-time navigation? Some candidates:
Pathaway, http://www.pathaway.com/pathaway3wm.htm, WM5 compatible?
OziExplorer, http://www.oziexplorer.com/

cant fault the holux 236

Nemerix
Hi,
I am using this GPS mouse (NEMERIX V3.0 Ultra Low Power Chipset). Simple installation, simple use, long battery life, cute size - my favourite!
U can get it e.g. here:
http://cgi.ebay.de/XAiOX-Bluetooth-...itemZ5848082313QQcategoryZ77359QQcmdZViewItem

Im using a BT77 Bluetooth GPS. It provides a really great signal even inside, however I have had problems with the wizard, in that I have to drop and then re-partner the device in bluetooth, everytime I want to use it, but Im currently thinking its the MS Bluetooth stack at fault and not the Device, anyone have a similar experience ?

Hi,
I already have the tomtom wired gps receiver which i use with my ipaq 2210. I know the receiver connector wont fit onto my wizard but is there any kind of adapter that will change it from ipaq to wizard (min usb i think).
cheers

Hi,
I already have the tomtom wired gps receiver which i use with my ipaq 2210. I know the receiver connector wont fit onto my wizard but is there any kind of adapter that will change it from ipaq to wizard (min usb i think).
cheers

Re: GPS...
Sunnychad said:
What a topic...
I have spent some time investigating the options for me...
I am a newbie on the PPC front and I am after my first GPS set up too...
OK everyone points at TomTom as the best option...is this so?
Any feedback will be greatly received and if I do go for it, I will probably go for their bundle...
For those running TTN5 on thier Wizards, please advise the speed and any issues...many thanks...
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hi, i am using TTN 5 on my wizard and MKIII bluetooth GPS, i have used it without any problems, but saying that i had some problems installing it.
but after i updated my to 2.1. its works a treat.
Good Luck!

ferritt said:
Hi,
I already have the tomtom wired gps receiver which i use with my ipaq 2210. I know the receiver connector wont fit onto my wizard but is there any kind of adapter that will change it from ipaq to wizard (min usb i think).
cheers
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Afraid not. Wired receivers will not work on Wizard/K-Jam etc.. full stop. you need to get a BT GPS receiver.
I picked a cheap one up from www.mobilefun.co.uk for £40 and works a treat. 5 fixes even in car glove box

The Tomtom Bt Gps is the easiest one to connect to the wizard, other brands u may need to set comm ports in Tomtom navigator.
So far I tested Holux SIRF3, Tomtom MK2, Leadtek sirf3, all were working fine.

my Tomtom MKIII works perfectly with Wiz.

I'm using a BT880 picked up on ebay (new) for £30.
Works fine with my qtek (imate rom) and tomtom5.

GPS for HTC which one is the best?

WHich GPS software is more suitable to a HTC WIzard?
I need something stable and reliable
is there anything u can suggest me?
I need something for CHINA and HK

Giordano said:
WHich GPS software is more suitable to a HTC WIzard?
I need something stable and reliable
is there anything u can suggest me?
I need something for CHINA and HK
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GET Holux Gpslim 236 and you will not regret it! it is a cheap but TOP model! I have it and it is unbelievably good..

Any unit with SiRF Star III chipset

kanate said:
Any unit with SiRF Star III chipset
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I think he needs the GPS software not the GPS receiver ...
OFF again: the holux 236 is quite a piece :wink:

I use TomTom 5.21 with an i-blue receiver. I am pretty happy with it here in South Florida, USA.

kelu said:
kanate said:
Any unit with SiRF Star III chipset
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I think he needs the GPS software not the GPS receiver ...
OFF again: the holux 236 is quite a piece :wink:
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Haha, yeah, I just read his post more carefully this time. So I'll recommend again, TomTom Navigator 5.21 ! That's the best so far and pair it with SiRF Star III chipset Bluetooth GPS receiver
I use TomTom 5.21 in US and it's working great. Heard lots of good things about it for UK too. But I have no idea for China and HK.

I use Destinator PN. Very pleased

I heard TomTom is a way to go when it comes to maps (software) in US and Europe and possibly in China, what about hardware though?
Seidio RBT-2010 vs Holux GPSlim236 vs i-Blue ???

I am currently shopping for a GPS receiver as well, and globalsat BT-338 seems to be the one that's recommended 90% of the time. Anybody paired one of these with their Wizard?

GPS for the Qtek9100
I just got the Holux gr 236Slim yesterday and it just rocks.
Its very sensitive.¨
Getting about 10 satelites with the GPS from inside the compartment.

Re: GPS for the Qtek9100
janthorud said:
I just got the Holux gr 236Slim yesterday and it just rocks.
Its very sensitive.¨
Getting about 10 satelites with the GPS from inside the compartment.
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No antenna?

No antenna, just the HOLUX 236 :lol:

SiRF-III should be the First consideration
I am experimenting with a Globalsat BT-338 with my Wizard (Cingular 8125). I am extremely pleased with the ability of the GPSr to work inside the house, in closed stairwells in office buildings and in densely wooded area. I am having other problems related to my desire to use my investment in Garmin maps with this GPS, but that's another story....
One word of expectations: The user manual is nearly non-existant. Also, the GPS locked up on me once and the only way is to remove the batter (which is easy) and then put it back after a couple of hours. If you face any problem, the tech support and forum moderator at Globalsat sucks, but I will give them points for being prompt with a reply, however canned that maybe. Very cheap at US$130.

I'm using Fortuna Slim GPS
SiRF Star III
standard nokia battery
8+ hours autonomy
optional bundle with car power supply adapter
really fast
light
really good 2D accuracy and good 3D accuracy
marru

I am using iGuidance and an iBlue receiver with my 8125. I get 10 sats from the car and can usually get about 4 from inside my house, enough to get a fix but not really doing much navigation inside my home!
It has paired flawlessly with my device. Best part is that is goes into sleep mode and then wakes up only when the paired device requests data. So that means I can have BT on, on my 8125, use my bt headset and the unit stays in sleep mode. When I open iGuidance that wakes the gps and it gets a fix usually in about 50-120 secs. Most of the time by the time I am out of a parking lot or earlier.
So far the maps from iGuidance have been pretty good. The latest release on their website fixes a 3D display issue. Best part is installation is painless, no copying CAB files to get it installed. So far I only have PA, MD, and DE on it and that is about 115M. The longest run I have had with it has been 6 days of about 20 hours of on time and the rest of the time in sleep mode.

Another vote for TomTom...
The receiver they have is great, too.

TomTom 5.x and Holux 236Slim get my vote - Holux is very quick to get fix, even from inside my glove box - and it shares the same connection as my Wizard for the car charger, should it run out of battery.

I have the holux now and cant get it to pair with the 8125
I cant get it to pair with the 8125...new outgoing port does not show up..when i push new partnership it does not find anything. WHats wrong

I have the holux now and cant get it to pair with the 8125
I cant get it to pair with the 8125...new outgoing port does not show up..when i push new partnership it does not find anything. WHats wrong

i want gps for my htc wizard, which one is the best? i prefer usb gps if it is possible, bleutooth is my last choice

Tomtom with O2 Exec or Tomtom one

Hi,
I know some of you would be annoyed with me posting a topic which has been discussed on this forum but after searching a lot on this forum i could not decide whether to buy a bluetooth GPS reciever or Tomtom one?
I have tomtom software 5.21 with the maps and dont mind struggling a bit initially ( for the 1st time i mean ) to get the bluetooth GPS running with Exec but just want to ask all of those who are using their Exec with tomtom few questions.
How easy is it to use Exec with tomtom in day to day life?
Has anybody used both and what do they prefer and why?
Which GPS is the best cos i have seen few with 32 channel etc etc?
Thanx in advance!!
Jatt

I've been using TomTom on my Exec since about November last year, and to be honest, I wouldn't even consider getting a full TomTom device.
I've got a BT-77 GPS (about £45 off eBay), wired permanently on in my car (I've also got a second if I need to use it elsewhere), and had NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER getting it to work - in fact, I'm bemused at why the whole Bluetooth/GPS issue is such a big one. I simply paired the two, and set up a port - no messing about unhiding the GPS applet etc. Easy.
I've got a Brodit mount in the car - very good. I've also got a Parrot hands-free, so the Exec does everything in the car - phone and sat nav (with Traffic).
Downsides? Well, sometimes the Exec can take an age to start TomTom, but other than that, I'm struggling to think of any.
Cheers,
Steve.

Same rig as above poster (SPV m5000,Tt 5.21 & BT77 GPS receiver) but did have a little trauma with the Tomtom port problem at first :evil: found the solution here though and now it's all good! Tomtom does suck the life out of that minuscule battery though, so a powered mount or a decent car charger are a must. As for the amount of receiver channels - the more the better (for tracking ability - look for ones with the SIRF III chip-set) i believe. Hope this helps

Thanks Oink1 and StevePritchard
I have ordered HOLOX Bluetooth GPS Reciever 32 Channel 4 TomTom from Ebay and it has SIRF III chip-set aswell.
Will let you know how it is for me
Bye

I have been using my Exec with TTN 5.21 for approaching a year now and use it with a SysOn 20 Channel SiRF Star Bluetooth GPS, brilliant piece of kit.
I wouldn't worry about the high end of GPS channel tracking as 12 - 20 suffices. The only problem that I've experienced was keeping the pairing but otherwise it works exceptionally.

Hi all,
Which software version of tomtom supports full postal code directions?
Thanks for all ur input
Bye
Jatt

would GPS be worth it?

for someone who doesnt have a gps system for their car, would it be worth getting a bluetooth gps module and using the phone in your car? I know it all goes to software.. and with all that on, it can use alot of battery life, but figure you keep it plugged into your ligther.
DOes anyone use it? is it slow? Let me know, maybe i can pick up a bluetooth gps module on ebay, and source out the software online.

Maybe
It might be worth it for other reasons, but if you want one for navigation in a car, get a car gps. It costs about a hundred bucks, and you can still use your phone at the same time.
Myself, I bought a bluetooth gps, used it a lot (actually made money in the process, but that's another story) and will still use it occasionally, but not for turn-by-turn navigation. It's less money for a dedicated unit, and it won't cook your battery.

it really depends on what pda you use does it aready have gps on your unit (could you tell the forum which device your using) which country or area of the world your in
i dont use a dedicated incar gps i have used pda's for many years. you can still use the phone side of the pda while navigating
a bluetooth gps should you need one these are very inexpensive compared to buying a PND (personal navigation device) if you already have the navigation application

Yeah, i`m using GPS module with my HTC Herald in my car!! One word: superb!! I am using MioMap v3, till now it`s best GPS soft i`ve found!! Also i have such programm as Destinator 6. But i rather choose MioMap v3, there you can even download 3D terrain and 3D buildings!!

Since they unlocked the GPS on my Raphael, I have a Bluetooth GPS puck for sale if you are interested. iTrek M6. Cheap.

hello
I've been usin a BT GPS (holux slim 236) for more tha a year. been using a Herald WM6, a Wizard WM5, a S100 WM2003SE. No problem.
I have found Tomtom to be the best for me. I'm using it when travelling in Europe and US.