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Yet another GPS thread, but, I NEED YOUR HELP

Hi all, I am after a new GPS reciever and have basically decided to go for a SIRF3 solution.
Could some of you please check these two choices out and maybe offer a little advice on them.
Basically the only differences I can see are that one is unbranded and in the UK and the other is a Holux and is coming in from Hong Kong
Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-BT74-SIRF...97QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Or:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holux-GPSlim-...14QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I purchased the Holux GPSlim 236 for a friend and it works great with iGuidance v3. I chose it based on feedback from the XDA and Howard Forums.

Second the above. The Holux works perfectly, period.

Thank you both. Any more opinions on this over the weekend would be very much appreciated.
My purchase will be decided no later than Monday and it WILL be based on these replies.
I really need a quality receiver. I have gone through 2 BT-77 units and have found that reception quality fails substantially after around 6 - 8 months.
I don't want to make the same mistakes.

i have the holux works perfectly!!! also using it with iguidance v3
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and by the way.. if it helps, my holux has been hooked up and powered on constantly in my car for about 3 months(yes it has constant power, thats not battery life)... and i have only had to restart it once.... i mounted it in my trunk and bought the optional external antenna!!

Another +1 on the Holux unit. I've had mine for about a month. No problems at all, really quick on picking up a GPS singal.

shogunmark said:
and by the way.. if it helps, my holux has been hooked up and powered on constantly in my car for about 3 months(yes it has constant power, thats not battery life)...
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Lol, you must have been reading my mind.
I was having major problems with that BT-77 unit, the one with a globe picture on, and I put it down to constantly being plugged into the car charger.
I think my mind has been made up. It's just unfortunate that the shipping is so much that the total cost is going to be around £70. I dont mind paying the extra if I am getting a KNOWN good quality unit, it's just quite alot more than I really wanted to pay.
Many thanks to you all.

i think mine gets the most abuse, as it sits not far from 2 12" subs and about 1200 watts of power still works flawlessly... i would buy a holux reciever again if i had the need to for whatever reason, its a [email protected] good solid reciever

Globalsat bt-359
I use a bt 359 w/iGuidance 3.0 and it works really well...

Another vote for the Holux. Mine works very well and picks up signal quickly.

Holux 236 is awesome
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewproduct.aspx?product=E6CC1740-01C7-4F48-A848-EC19DE58FB3D
You won't be dissappointed

Recommended GPS Receiver for MDA Vario with TOMTOM 6

Hi
I just managed to unlock my mda vario using the advice on the forum .
Now I want to use this for sat nav purpose and install tomtom navaigator 6 europe map. I have already ordered my 2 gb mini sd and dont know which gps to buy from the compatibility purpose.
Can you recommend any gps receiver.
regards
abzee

I've been pleased as punch with my Globalsat 338. People have had good results with teh Holux GPSslim 236, but reports of a bad batch over at gpspassion.com scared me away.
The 338 gets a cold fix in myhouse in about a minute max, and outside is literally like 10-15 secs.

I have just bought the Holux Gpslim 236. Very pleased with it so far

Holux GPSlim 236 - you will not be disappointed.

Holux 236 is fantastic
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewproduct.aspx?product=E6CC1740-01C7-4F48-A848-EC19DE58FB3D
You won't be disappointed

I have just purchased a Holux 240 from eBay for £51 (from Hong Kong), took 4 days to arrive. Excellent receiver. I have attached it to my keyring and works very well with Tomtom 6. Highly recommended.

The Holux Gpslim 236 is a best-seller at now. The receiver is based on SIRF III chipset that is much better than other older chipsets.
Furthermore, the Gpslim uses a standard Nokia batterypack and can be charged by any mini-USB charger (the same as Wizard's)
I own a Gpslim 236 and I'm happy whit it.

I'm not sure if this company ships to Europe but this is what I bought:
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=GPT-700&cpc=SCH
The only downside is it takes FOREVER to acquire the first fix but using an external antenna (under $20USD on Ebay) makes it much faster.
It comes with some nav software but I think it's only North America and it looks like out of date crap on top of that.
The best part about it is that the battery and charger connection is standard Nokia so you don't have to worry about not being able to get a car charger or new battery for it!

I've purchased a Globalsat BT359S last week and I am very pleased with it! It's very slim, very very sensitive and get's a quick fix!
I'd go for it again any day!
Take care!
Stefan

Any one with chipset SirfIII will work very well.

I have a I-Blue GPS and I find it great.

Is the Holux 240 GPSlim better than 236?

The 240 looks really cool, like I'd actually sport it around my neck rather than the 236 which looks like an old pager or the ones that look like LNB's off a dish!!!
Screenshots:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2006/10/holux_gpslim_240.html
I have a Wizard w/ iGuidance v3 software, has anyone used it with the Holux 240 or 236? What will work w/ iGuidance?

O or maybe a Gold Kiwi?
http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/01/gold-kiwis-toy-car-gps-receiver-with-bluetooth/

Dopod D810/Trinity GPS Question

Fellas and ladies,
I have heard good things about this phone (the OZ variety anyway). My question pertains to the GPS chip. Is this chip comparable to the SIRF-III (or something similar) in MIO A701? How is the reception/accuracy in the major cities? Melb, Sydney, Perth in particular?
Is there a "better" unit coming around the corner soon-ish? Ideally FM tuner would be good.
Also I am looking to ebay a bluetooth handset. Any cheapish (<$50-60) ones worthwhile spending molah on?
Cheers

I don't have anything to compare too, but use in suburban Melbourne with TomTom and was blown away by the accuracy.
Also even have it working indoors, where another GPS device we have at work requires an external antenna outside for it to work.

A few years ago I had an external GPS receiver by TomTom. In my car (with nice dark windows) I could only get a fix if I held the receiver near the sidewindow, no fix at all anywhere else in the car. With the Trinity I can have the device anywhere I like in the car and get a fix all the time.

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Fellas and ladies,
I have heard good things about this phone (the OZ variety anyway). My question pertains to the GPS chip. Is this chip comparable to the SIRF-III (or something similar) in MIO A701? How is the reception/accuracy in the major cities? Melb, Sydney, Perth in particular?
Is there a "better" unit coming around the corner soon-ish? Ideally FM tuner would be good.
Also I am looking to ebay a bluetooth handset. Any cheapish (<$50-60) ones worthwhile spending molah on?
Cheers
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It is not a SIRF III Chip but a Qualcomm Chip. I have the TomTom Bluetooth Mouse Mk-II which has a SIRF III and performs slightly better than the Trinity. I will sell that Mouse anyway, cause the difference is so small that I prefer not to carry 2 items around...

Comparison of several PDAs with internal GPS units here:
http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=175&page=6
Including both the Mio A701 and the Orange M700, which is the Trinity by another name.
Basically the conclusion was that the Qualcomm chipset used in the Trinity is not as good as SIRF3, but is not too bad.
I have a BT SIRF3 module (purchased before the Trinity) and I haven't noticed any significant difference in performance between it and the Trinity internal GPS. Though I'm not working it that hard - mostly using it in suburban, open type environments where a GPS lock is not difficult.

Thanks fellas... I was also trying around melbourne suburbs with excellent success... It also locks to GPS indoors (takes a while though)!!!

The only drawback to the Qualcomm is that it takes quite some time to get a first fix (cold start), and even forget about getting a fix at all if you're already moving around...
The performance when it has a fix, is truely remarkable though. Worth of notice; because of the Qualcoom performing the GPS, the GPS won't work if you have the phone shut down...

Nice Apache Stuff for Sale

Hi. My 6700 recently broke for good and Sprint upgraded me to a 6800. I'm pretty pleased so far....except I have a ton of goodies for an Apache that I can no longer use.
I'm happy to post pics if interested, or email me at [email protected].
Items I can no longer use are
1. Sedio rubberized extended battery case
2. Sedio 3200 mAh extended battery (about 1 year old now)
3. Sedio INNO dock with stereo output
4. Sedio G4200M car kit (stereo output, built in speaker, microphone) sweet!
Also have an i-Blue 757 Pro Solar Bluetooth Data Logger GPS Receiver that I used with the 6700 that I'm thinking of selling since the 6800 has the built in GPS....haven't decided on that yet though.

Price of i-Blue 757
Hi...I'm from indonesia,i interested of u'r bluetooth GPS receiver.. But don't to be so expensive...How much n how can i buy your BT GPS???

Hi. Well I haven't decided to sell the GPS receiver yet. The other stuff I cannot use at all, but the GPS I can use with anything (such as my laptop).

Do you still have the car kit? What are you looking for as far as price?

Hi. Yes I still have the car kit. I was thinking about $50 plus shipping for it. It's in perfect condition and that's less than half of what I paid for it. Let me know what you think.

Question
are you considering selling the phone for parts?

Hi. I do not have the phone. Sprint took it when they replaced it with the Mogul. Otherwise I would have given it to you for free.

Still have the battery + case? I could use it. was thinking about upgrading to a diamond, but still not sure about that

Sorry, the battery and case are long gone. I still have the car kit though if you are interested.