Official Bluetooth GPS Receivers Thread

[Pibe38]

Originally Posted by j10376

Take a look at this link it is the business link for the touch it states gps enabled in early 2008 update.

https://shopbiz.sprint.com/popup_pro...&bundleID=2256

This thread is for Bluetooth GPS receivers, you have already created a thread about that link. Please stay on topic and do not hijack this thread.

Thank you.

[RonaldReagan]

I have the Holux 238 Slim. I'm trying to use it with Live search. The first time I connect through the BT GPS it has no problem. After that the program gets stuck search for a gps posistion. I know it's not the BT GPS unit since it has work great for every other pda I had..... Is this a problem with live search?

[cortez]

Originally Posted by doznuts

I am actually debating on which Bluetooth GPS to buy b/w the Freedom Mini and Holux 1200. Can you tell me what you like/dislike about each one? My main objective is trying to get the smallest one possible, price is not an issue. I see that one is longer and the other fatter. How do they compare side by side and which do you think fits better in your pocket?

i like them both... i got the Mini because i had a special coupon that allowed me to purchase it for $20 bucks.

- both are small
- both can be used on the key ring
- both provide exceptional GPS connections
- both provide good battery life; i've used each for 6 hours before recharging (not because the batteries were depleted)
- both lock onto 8-11 satellites every time i use them on the key ring and/or the dash
- both work even if i put them in the glove box, albeit satellite locks will vary between 6-9 satellites

in my humble opinion, you can't go wrong with either one... i took a couple of comparison shots for your viewing pleasure.

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iGuidance 4.0 and GlobalSat 359.

Can't say they are the best because I have not tried everyone yet, but I sure did research a lot and have owned 5 diff navagation packages and 3 receivers.

[doznuts]

Originally Posted by cortez

i like them both... i got the Mini because i had a special coupon that allowed me to purchase it for $20 bucks.

- both are small
- both can be used on the key ring
- both provide exceptional GPS connections
- both provide good battery life; i've used each for 6 hours before recharging (not because the batteries were depleted)
- both lock onto 8-11 satellites every time i use them on the key ring and/or the dash
- both work even if i put them in the glove box, albeit satellite locks will vary between 6-9 satellites

in my humble opinion, you can't go wrong with either one... i took a couple of comparison shots for your viewing pleasure.

Thank you very much for the reply. Much Appreciated!

[batcatman]

Has anybody considered or used this: http://www.semsons.com/sysmblgpssii.html

[nudediverdude]

Ok I broke down and went all out and bought a BT-5 from geeks.com I paid $35. After two hours of painful set up I got it working!!! It is great! battery life is awsome I have used it for 2 days on one charge and it's still going. The best part is it charges with mini usb. I'm using Live Search and TomTom 6 both work great.

For thoes whom plan on purchasing a BT-5 this is what finaly worked for me.

1. Charge BT-5
2. Turn on and wait 20 sec.
3. Add bluetooth device in Comm Manager (check allow device to bee seen)
4. Use 0000 as passkey
5. Check serial port box.
6. Click Finish
7. Under bluetooth settings add comm port 5
8. Under Settings/Bluetooth GPS/ select com1 for software and com5 for hardware.

This worked for me.

[superx10]

Has anyone tried their BT GPS receiver with Google Maps? on say.. a Touch/Vogue?

[yeaidid]

Originally Posted by superx10

Has anyone tried their BT GPS receiver with Google Maps? on say.. a Touch/Vogue?

I'm currently using the Freedom Keychain GPS receiver with a combo of Live Search and Google Maps, works great for a free service. I have to use a combo of the two because at times Google have info that Live Search does not and vice versa, but you can’t beat the voice recognition that comes with Live Search.

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Garmin GPS 10 with the latest version of Garmin Mobile XT. It works flawlessly.