GPS extraordinaire

Advantages: Very fast connection speeds
Disadvantages: None

...After purchasing a Pocket PC (HP hx4700) mainly for use as a calender assistant and portable web browsing device, I soon discovered that it could also be used as a portable Sat Nav device as well, allowing applications such as Tomtom to be uploaded onto it, and for those who are interested in light aircraft flying, like me, memory map is fantastic aviation GPS program which can be used on using actual CAA aviation maps with GPS data overlay for flight planning and tracking purposes. The one extra hardware add-on which is needed to allow tomtom and memory map to function is a GPS receiver device. I had previously purchased a Compact Flash card extension GPS receiver which plugged into the Pocket PC's existing ports directly, unfortunately, it was very poor at satellite tracking and position locking, taking several minutes to lock-on to...

Pilotgavw 18.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Holux M-1000 32 channel GPS receiver module

Spice up your Sat Nav

Advantages: Improves reception, loading time is dramatically reduced, Much better accuracy
Disadvantages: plating is wearing off the connector

...'s a simple upgrade that requires no technical knowledge and is very effective, I therefore have no reservations in recomending it to any sat nav user. to assist, I have included the technical specs and details of compatible units below: Compatible with the following Garmin GPS units: eMap, iQue M3, iQue M4, iQue M5, iQue 3000, iQue 3200, iQue 3600, iQue 3600a, Quest, Quest 2, 12CX, 12MAP, 12XL, 15, 15L/15H, 25 series, 40, 76 GPSMAP 60, 60C, 60CS, 60CSx, 60Cx, 76, 76C, 76CS, 76CSx, 76Cx, 76S, 96, 96C, 175, 195 StreetPilot c310, c320, c320, c330, c340, i2, i3, i5, 2610, 2620, 2650, 2660, 2720, 2730, 7200, 7500 Nuvi 300, 310, 350, 360 It will also work with any other GPS receivers with MCX antenna connector, such as: Navman iCN 610, iCN 620, iCN 630, iCN 635, iCN 650, 3000, 3300, 3400, 3450 Lowrance iFinder H2O, H2O+, H2O+ C i...

JeffFromPoole 21.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of GARMIN GA 25MCX GPS aerial

GPS the no frills approach

Advantages: Cheap and easy to use
Disadvantages: Build quality an issue

...****** Introduction ****** Welcome to my second review based around GPS receivers even though this is my second review this product was actually the first GPS receiver I purchased. I won't go into too much detail into the workings of GPS as I covered this in detail in my earlier review of the internet Bluetooth GPS receiver( Why not take a look at this review go on you know you want to).GPS basically uses a series of satellites that orbit the planet to triangulate your position on the planet. A gps receiver reads the signal and with the use of navigation software (for example TomTom) and allows you to plan routes based on your current position and your destination. ******* Product Overview ******** This unit is a GPS receiver that works by slotting into a compact flash port in my case the one that I have on my IPAQ pda...

phensh 01.06.2008 · Read review
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Review of Globalsat BC-337 20 channel GPS receiver module

Replace your GPS? i Dont Think So

Advantages: Good Route Planner, Cheap in Price
Disadvantages: Does not inform Instructions after wrong turn, Informs of turnings too late.

...different from the thousands of other route planners availiable on the internet for free. Another problem i found with the system was that the alerts that tell you when to turn to not tell you as near to the turnings as they should. This especially becomes a problem on motorways. CONCLUSIONS? Instead of buying this system i would save up a little more perhaps for a TOMTOM GPS. I have had no problems with these systems in the past and i feel i wasted my money buying this 'alternative' to a GPS. Media - DVD GPS System Compatibility - PC Media - DVD-ROM License - Complete package PC System Requirements - Processor Type Intel Pentium II or higher OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP...

Craigshadow12 21.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft AutoRoute Euro 2007 with GPS Locator GPS kit

  PDA and GPS, all-in-one

Advantages: Great value for the money.
Disadvantages: No wireless connection

..., and you also wanted a GPS, they're the best choice. Price from about 300?(200 pounds) Why did you buy the Acer? In my case, my first idea was to add a GPS receiver to my old Palm M515. I didn't want to pay a lot, so my first choice was a cable GPS. Unfortunately, most I've found needed external power, so they're not useful in the motorbike or for trekking.. The M515 don't have bluetooth (too old), so bluetooth receivers were discarded too. The M515 only have one SD memory slot, so I couldn't have a card-type GPS and memory, so it were discarded, also. Two months ago I found two PDAs with a built-in GPS for a very interesting price, 300? (200 ponds). The Airis 509 and this Acer N35. After reading a lot of forum about GPS and PDAs, I found that both models were more or less the same quality, and their processor were similar in power. I...

Juancruz 08.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Acer N35 GPS

Gps 72 Handheld

Advantages: Lightweight and waterproof
Disadvantages: Wrist Strap

...I am a commercial fisherman who relies on both exact and dependability in a Gps navigation aid. The Garmin Gps 72 is a very dependable unit i use another brand on my boat while working and i have the gp 72 beside it and have found it to be a better unit allround, so i hear you all say, well this is why i mentioned my other unit, the other ones costs nearly £700 and is a fixed unit, with a smaller display. My gp 72 cost me £130 and is handheld and portable, also with the correct lead available from Garmin you can download and update data from your computer or laptop. I use mine for work when i am called out for the HM Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team that i am a member of and found it is very accurate and dependable. It has a clear display excellent features easy to use menus and functions, setup is easy as all you have to do is...

zrxsheep 23.09.2005 · Read review
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Review of Garmin GPS 72

Excellent GPS package at great price

Advantages: Excellent sat-nav package at low price, well-spec'd handheld computer
Disadvantages: Advertising unclear: hidden costs of full European package

...and with the GPS equipment built in. In terms of hardware, you get a 266MHz Samsung processor, 32Mb Flash ROM memory, 64Mb SD-RAM memory, 240x320 pixel screen with 65,000 colours and touch-screen input, an SD/MMC expansion slot, and USB connection to your laptop or PC. The processor is slower than some other handhelds available (300-400MHz speeds are becoming commonplace), but the SD-RAM at 64Mb is higher than the equivelant 'budget' range devices offered by other companies such as Hewlett Packhard. This is unashamedy a budget package, but unless you are a very serious user who lives and dies by his/her portable connectivity you are not going to need more. For around £30-£50 more, you can if you wish opt for the n30 with separate GPS accessories which give you all the facilities of the n35 with the addition of BlueTooth connectivity. The n35 comes...

wmspillett 21.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Acer N35 GPS

Rugged excellent outdoor GPS unit Garmin Geko 201

Advantages: rugged, waterproof, reliable, accurate
Disadvantages: none

...the size of a 35mm film canister from co-ordinates we are given (plus clues sometimes) and invariably the garmin gets us close. All in all this is an impressive piece of kit. There are others on the market with more whistles and bells but if you want a good GPS unit for not a lot of money. This is it...

GriffMedia 07.02.2008 (09.02.2008) · Read review
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Review of Garmin Geko 201

Top notch PDA and Sat Nav unit

Advantages: Bright screen, fast, CF and SD expansion slots
Disadvantages: Bulky, tendency to freeze

...MS Office applications, a large bright screen and the option to include a sat nav package. After reading some very positive reviews in the computer press I decided on the Axim. The Dell website were offering the 520 for the same price as the 416 so I went for this option. I also purchased the Dell Navigator sat nav, carry case and screen protectors. Unit £225 Sat Nav £183 Overview I am mostly very pleased with this unit, it is noticeably more powerful and better quality than my old Palm. The display will be familiar to most PC users as it mirrors the Win XP desktop very well. All applications and functions are easily accessible from the Start menu which can be customised to provide shortcuts if required. The screen is very clear and bright and doesn't have any dead space. It can become hard to view in brighter light but this is...

brereton66 15.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Dell Axim X51

Get lost - but get GPS 2000

Advantages: Very accurate position finder. High functionality.
Disadvantages: Needs batteries. Can operate continuously for only 24 hours

...of guesswork and estimation in this and in poor conditions, updating the chart can be difficult and especially so if the crew is inexperienced at boat handling. Magellan GPS 2000 - a solution? Yes – one of them. Never a substitute for accurate chartwork, DR navigation and log-keeping. There are other ways of finding out position like Decca (Europe) and Loran (in the US), but both these methods, based on radio beacons have built-in errors and still require some adjustment. Satellite navigators like GPS 2000 used to have built-in errors for US defence considerations, but in August 2000 these were removed and the accuracy of readings improved from around 10-100metres down to what is now about 1-3 metres from my observations. Position co-ordinate systems There are quite a few alternatives provided as standard – Ordnance...

Elnoj 08.06.2001 · Read review
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Review of Magellan GPS 2000