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Bluetooth
GPS Receiver
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Built in
compatible devices like a Bluetooth GPS receiver
enhances the overall functionality of the system.
If you are looking
for ways to convert your smart phone or PDA into a
satellite navigation tool, then a suitable GPS
software and a GPS receiver is necessary. The best
thing about a Bluetooth GPS receiver is that it will
connect to your PDA or smart phone wirelessly that
is only if your PDA or smart phone has Bluetooth in
order to do this.
A Bluetooth GPS
Receiver is usually portable so that it can be
carried around effortlessly with minimum hassles.
The receiver is a complete wireless satellite
position system which works on the GPS communication
Technology. The
receiver comes with a Lithium-Ion battery to enable
long usage. The receiver is most ideal for use with
the popular navigation software TomTom Navigator.
With the Bluetooth
GPS Receiver you can enjoy up to 30 channels at a
frequency of L1, 1575.42MHz. Weighing at about 65gms
the receiver is very light and portable.
Buying a sensitive
gadget like the Bluetooth GPS Receiver involves a
little knowledge from experts of how to best use it.
If you plan to buy such a gadget online then you
would require a website which would offer you a
quality product with extended battery life and a low
price tag.
by Denis_Smith
Bluetooth
GPS Receiver Review
This is a tiny
bluetooth GPS receiver which I bought from Mobile
Fun Ltd, I bought this to connect to my O2 XDA 2i
PDA and it cost around £40.
Bluetooth GPS Receiver x1
12v In Car Adapter (USB) x1
Basic Instructions x1
Battery x1
USB Charging Cable x1
Installation
Provided you
follow the limited instructions for pairing with
your device, and the Tomtom setup instructions, you
should be up and running in less than 5 minutes. I
have only charged the receiver once since I bought
it about 2 months ago, the battery just seems to
last forever!
From cold start up
the receiver aquires a usuable GPS signal exremely
quickly, quicker than most of the really expensive
GPS receivers that I've come in contact with.
At first I thought
this was the result of the XDA losing its connection
with the bluetooth receiver and hence confirming my
fears about the price of this product.
I quickly
discovered a workaround for this issue between the
Tomtom software and my XDA that enables the whole
system to work flawlessly.
Key Features
Compatible with
TomTom, Navicore, and all major GPS software
packages.
12 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast
acquisition and reacquisition.
Built-in
rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery provides more
than 10 hours of constant use.
Mini-USB charger
compatiblty, charge not only the Bluetooth GPS
Receiver but also compatible PDAs & Smart Phones
with the same charger.
3 colours LED to
show the status of Bluetooth/GPS/Power activities of
this device.
Specifications
GPS receiver: L1, C/A code, 12 channels
Tracking sensitivity: -152dBm (average) or
better
Acquisition sensitivity: -139dBm (average)
or better
Warm Start: 35s (average) / 40s (95%
possibility)
Positioning accuracy: Standard Positioning
Service (SPS), WAAS (optional) 2DRMS: approx. 5m
Measurement data output: Update time: 1
second
Datum: WGS-84
Type: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC
Power consumption: 75mA (average)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth version 1.2 compliant
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Output terminal: Type B Mini-USB (TTL
Level)
Antenna Type: Built in Patch Antenna
Battery: 3.7V 850mAh Li-polymer battery,
built-in charger
LED: Power (red), GPS (green), Bluetooth
(blue)
Storage temperature: -20°C ~ +60°C;
Battery: -20°C ~ +45°C
Conclusion
A great little device that performs well beyond
its price range. Check if there is any known issues
with your device and bluetooth GPS receivers before
purchase as this will save you a lot of headaches. johnsreviews
rating: 8/10
by John_Applin
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