which one is the best and which one would u recomand , please help !
If you are just looking for a gps reciver (not including software) I would look into one that has the SiRF StarIII chip like the Holux GR-236.
Checkout the i.trek, just picked one up. Been using it with TomTom and it works great...
Just bought Holux 236 BT from ebay. Waiting for it to be deliverd..
Don't yet know which program to use, I'm located in Sweden, so I'll se what works best here.
I've been using the (I-Geo pro) now for 2 Months. It is Sirf III. Fast to locate, good batteriy, Small, good looking, and CHEAP.
Bought mine on Ebay £49.
Thoroughly recomended.
I've been using the (I-Geo pro) now for 2 Months. It is Sirf III. Fast to locate, good batteriy, Small, good looking, and CHEAP.
Bought mine on Ebay £49.
Thoroughly recomended.
I purchased a Solarius V3 Bluetooth GPS Receiver (SiRF III, WAAS) (Solar Powered) 2 months ago from Semsons.com . It came as a bundle with TomTom Navigator 5. Works great. I like that it uses a mini-usb for charging (same as the Wizard). It has a external antenna port but don't think I'll need one because I still get a full signal with the reciver in my pocket walking around. This SiRF III blows away my first GPS from '98. It also has a reasonably strong magnet in the base, have not gotten to work with my plastic dashboard.... It comes totally black with no goofly labels telling the theifing world that it is a GPS.
I also love the powered mount (CM799) they sell for the Wizard. It comes 2 USB ports for charging both GPS and K-Jam simultaneous. Also has speaker with volume control.
If you join gpspassion.com you get a 10% discount coupon at semsons.com
Very pleased with my Holux GPSlim 236 & Tom Tom. excellent product. Been using it now for a few months.
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Hi,
Got my XDA a while ago and I love it!
But never really explored the options of what can be fully done with it!
I am interested in GPS and wondered what you guys recommend, also any other suggestions will be taken on board!
I have used several different types of gps on xda and ipaq, I would suggest using the cheap haicom device, this will come with power/charge lead and integrated antenna, for approx £80, the best software I have found is tomtom which does a great job of navigating, rerouting if you take a wrong turn, normal human voice prompts, instead of the dalek voices others use, free speed camera add on software etc, the overlays for points of interest, cash points, shops, parking, restaurants etc are superb, plus many people have produced their own overlays to cover their own specific interest, such as dialling codes, monuments, fishing, etc. The gps hardware from Haicom is very adept at its task and rarely loses a fix, I got mine from GPS warehouse. I have also used the destinator software and hardware and found the software was very good, the hardware was also very good, its a Leadtek product also with integrated antenna and power/charge leads. I also got hold of a cheap digitraveler gps from the usa and rewired it for xda, it uses standard nmea output and does a great job also. I think that even the cheap devices these days are very good and up to the task.
Here is the page to order that device from gps warehouse.
http://www.gpsw.co.uk/cats/cl3_65.html?Skip=10&
Can anyone give me some advice.
I am looking for a very cheap external GPS adapter I can use with my TyTN.
But I dont want to end up with the worst crap that wont really work.
Any tips would be appreciated. Never bought a GPS device before and have no idea what to look for.
I got an iBlue 737 for Christmas, and so far I really like it:
http://www.semsons.com/ib737blgps32.html
Have had great luck with a Holux 1000. Ive had it for a while. Picked it up on fleabay for about $24 (I think).
SoulSeekerHS said:
Can anyone give me some advice.
I am looking for a very cheap external GPS adapter I can use with my TyTN.
But I dont want to end up with the worst crap that wont really work.
Any tips would be appreciated. Never bought a GPS device before and have no idea what to look for.
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I use the Holux GPSlim 236. I have had it for more than a year. Works pretty well. Great battery life. Simple to set up. Available for under 50 buks on ebay. This is just the GPS hardware - no navigation software included.
As far as software is concerned - TomTom i smy favorite. This forum would give you lots of guidance in terms of GPS software options. Just search through the archives.
I've been very happy with my QStarz receiver.
Battery runs for over 10hrs and never had a problem with signal.
http://www.qstarz.com/
Ok cool, thx for all the suggestions.
Will look arround for good deals on those, maybe I find something used on ebay.
The specs of the qstarz Q818 look very promising, but 70€ is a bit more than I can spend at the moment. Will rememeber it for richer times tho hehe
so again, thx all. That has helped me alot
GPS
I have one of these and it work like a charm. Good battery life, and fast fix.
its NMEA instead of SIRF, but I can't figure out the difference. Works with Google maps, Live Search, TomTom, FFF and everything else using GPS i've tried.
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=BT0005
well....
i've seen all goods listed above...
it's a difficult thing for these merchants to ship GPS over the Atlantic to China....
Where can i find a cheap GPS that included shipping costs....
thanks~
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Hi
I use the freedom keyring mini gps receiver, It is Sirf III , also used holux gpslim 236 before that, both awesome, why don't you try from the famous auction site considering that a lot of the sellers there sell to the UK from china, with you the postage costs should be reduced
Chudiy
Irony
Its actually kinda funny when you consider 95% of these came from either China or Taiwan in the first place....
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well....
i've seen all goods listed above...
it's a difficult thing for these merchants to ship GPS over the Atlantic to China....
Where can i find a cheap GPS that included shipping costs....
thanks~
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I bought my Holux from this guy about 6 months ago:
http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/digichoice/
He's in HK.
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Its actually kinda funny when you consider 95% of these came from either China or Taiwan in the first place....
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its really kinda depress when I go to another country and buy some goods that marked "Made in China"...
I use Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-3W, very slim and stylish.
Battery lifetime 12 hours.
I use the Freedom Keyring GPS, but previously had the Holux GPSlim 236 (which suddenly died even though it was babied).
So far I have had excellent luck with it. It's very solidly built, has good battery life, and seems to pick-up signal very quickly. I was sceptical at first due to Freedom's no-frills packaging, but I would definately recommend it.
SiRFStar III is considered the standard, though they all pretty much work well nowadays. My Holux 236 works very well, had it for over a year now. Holux do some even smaller ones now.
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I got an iBlue 737 for Christmas, and so far I really like it:
http://www.semsons.com/ib737blgps32.html
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yes - I have also this GPS - it´s great - very fast!!
i have the Holux Slim 240 .. VERY happy with it. Its the smallest I've found out there, looks good up on my dash (have a tiny dot of Velcro there to hold it in place), the battery life is superb at 10hrs, uses the same charger as my phone, and has the standard SiRFStar 3 for amazing accuracy. Once its locked, I can even put it in the "dime bag" pocket of my jeans facing out and will never lose signal (motorcycle, bicycle, walking). It takes a minute or two to get an initial lock but my understanding is that they all do. Highly recommended, < $60 if you shop around: http://www.amazon.com/Holux-GPSlim-240-Bluetooth-Receiver/dp/B000HDJSNA
If I were still in the market, I would consider that new keychain one .. it would be nice to always have it on your person.
Quality GPS
I'm not sure if it is within your price range, but I love my Garmin GPS 10. It is several years old and still retains a charge for a long time and is incredibly accurate. I use it in my car and I use it for Geocaching.
The "current" version is called the Garmin Mobile™ 10. They have it for PDAs, SmartPhones, Blackberries, laptops, Sprint Mobile, etc.
The best part is that it comes with software that can be loaded on a laptop, phone or PDA ... all you need is a bluetooth connection and you are ready to go! So, I can use my GPS with all my toys!!!
Mine came with a velcro strip, but I don't have to use it. The protective rubber piece that is over the adhesive part acts like non-slip ... so I don't use the velcro ... and the GPS does not slide.
I don't care what anyone says, Garmin has always been and will always be one of the best manufacturers of GPS technologies. They work hard to continue earning and maintaining their reputation.
Yes, it might be a little more $$$ up front, but you won't need to replace it for a very long time! Go for QUALITY!!!!!
Dual mode USB and Bluetooth?
Could be used in PC as well PDA?
Mine can. USB or over bluetooth. Came with drivers on a mini-cd
just happen to stop by my local att store to see if they had anything i could use. well to my surprise when i asked about headphones the guy went to a shelf and pulled out some OEM style phones for the old tilt and fuze. great thing is they are only 5 bucks plus tax. not bad if i do say so. no hong kong orders for me this week. now if someone finally get a decent silicon case out i will be set. hit your local stores to grab a set while they are still in stock
Nice find...
I actually don't use my phone for music. I live on my iPod...
Thanks for the insight though!
I'm actually still looking for a nice silicon case for my Tilt 2...I just need a solid black case for the back of the phone...
I'll keep an eye out!
I happened to be looking for a pair of headphones this weekend also and found what is probably the same pair at the AT&T store. It was originally for the Tilt and Fuze, and was listed for $30. I walked in and got it for $15 since they are trying to clear out old stock. Not as good as the $5 above, but still happy for something I could not find anywhere else. It has the microUSB connector and a speaker for calls as well.
It finally gave me the chance to use the audio booster option on my phone. I really love the sound now with the equalizer enabled. I was just used to hearing the music but didn't realize how much I was missing until I could adjust those settings. I use my phone for calls, work and music and this made me very happy.
bB
Do these work for the fm feature
Att has the FM software included. Does it require special headsets or will any of these headsets work as the FM antenna.
should be any. as long as it senses there is something connected, it will work.
So, I've decided to turn my G1 into PMP recently. I purchased a 2300mAh battery, along with the MUGEN battery cover(it looks awesome lol), and both items are on the way. Now, I'm trying to find a Bluetooth headset that works with the G1. I'm currently running a Hero ROM and I do understand that BT does not work, but I'm planning to switch to Cyan's latest whenever I finally pick what headphones I'm going to purchase.
So I'm currently looking at 2 options, a good friend is selling his Insignia NS-BTHDP for $25, he's been using it on his iPhone 3GS and it still works well. The other option is this:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8422~r.11584639
It's simply a BT dongle. I personally would much prefer this as I'm not too fond of over-the-ear headphones, and I've got a pair of excellent Sony headphones that I've been using for almost 2 years now. Now the problem is, I've heard a bunch of conflicting reports with this dongle. A search on XDA led me to a thread with a user saying that his does not work, and another user giving out links that it does indeed work.
So I guess my question is that, do any of my 2 options work well with the G1?
And if not, do you guys have any suggestions for BT headphones that work well with the G1? Preferably something that's less than $30 because I'm starting to run on a tight budget here.
Thanks.
did someone used it? or buyed it. I'm seriusly interested in... but it worth the cost???
check out motorolla s805's or ht820 or s9, should be able to find on ebay new for roughly 30 dollars. I currently use the s805's with my G1. they work great, i purchased a pair of ht820's in the past for my Wing, i found them uncomfortable for extended use though.
I would avoid that second "dongle" you linked to. Very cheap and probably rubish!
I am currently using a Jabra BT3030 with my G1 and love it! Like you I don't like the over ear/round head ones and find them very uncomfortable to wear so wanted something to just use with normal earphones.
Works very well with a super long battery life. The earphones included with it are very good too!
http://www.jabra.co.uk/Sites/Jabra/UK-UK/Headsets/Pages/JabraBT3030.aspx
I got a Sony DR-BT101 for G1. Works like a charm.
I bought the cheap "dongle" from deal extreme and it wouldn't pair with my g1 or my n95. I figured it was a bum unit, but it would have cost more to ship back than it was worth.
Others have posted in various threads that they have had success with it however. I am considering buying a 2nd one and seeing how bad my luck is.
Seriously... you're waisting your money! Save your money and put it towards a decent/brand one!
Even if you do get it to work it's never going to be as good as a decent one. By the time you've bought two you could have bought one decent one!
Phil
Try These
http://cgi.ebay.com/Comfortable-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headphone-Mic-SK01-/320507927257
Thats what I use.. They can be easily inserted into a helmet (snowboard/ski) I havent tried any other helmets..
Love em, they are 4 months old now and I go everywhere with em'..
2 thumbs up on this set... buy with confidence!
Hi Guys,
Hope you can come up with some suggestions.
I'm needing a computer for my bike (bicycle not motor bike). I've been looking at some normal stuff from Wahoo and Garmin and I think going with an android phone with mount, might be cheaper and better. I'm looking for some recommendations for the following criteria:
Good visibility with direct sunlight
Considerable battery life for always on screen with GPS (battery case might work)
Some water resistance (case might work)
Cheap, second hand, ebay, couple of years old will be fine
Assumptions:
Bluetooth 4.0 (smart) for sensors
Mount will be used that sticks on the back, 'quad lock' is my consideration
Not very interested in a separate battery pack that connects via cable, I want simple no hassle so I'll use it all the time.
My current phone (Oneplus 2), I'm not considering replacing and also cannot find a battery cases for it. It doesn't last long on my rides but if anyone can think of "out of the box" suggestions feel free.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Most sensors use ANT+ for what it's worth. Now all of that being said I looked into this about a month ago myself and figured out the cheapest and most effective was using an iPhone 3gs or 4 with a Wahoo kit that cost $40. By the time I figured out all of the math involved (buying used phone), you are around $125 (if you can find a used iPhone for $80 unless you have one sitting around). That doesn't include the additional for the HRM and Cadence either.
Anyways what I ended up with is a Bryton Rider 310 with Cadence and HRM sensors for $137 on Amazon. Not to crush the idea.
Following this to see what develops.
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No crushing, its whatever is best at the end of the day. So thanks for your input.
Most sensors are ANT+, however my sensors are both ANT+ and BLU. They are also Wahoo, so I'm not restricted.
I'm not really interested in going the Apple route because I have less options for customisation and tweaks like keeping the screen on, tasker, etc. I will check out the Bryton Rider equipment, but from what I've seen Wahoo ELEMNT is £180 and the alternatives from Garmin are much more. Therefore, what I'm looking for is £180 (mines mounts, battery packets, etc.) or cheaper.
Thanks,
Edit: S**t dude these Bryton Rider's look awesome and there not overly expensive. I'm still checking them out but I still want to explore the android route... features 'n' all!
What about a BLU Energy X2? It has a 4000 mAh battery and you could put a battery in a bento bag if needed for longer trips. Screen on time ranks around 7.5 hours.
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