IO Gear GBGPS201 Bluetooth GPS Kit -US and Canada Maps Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)We used to have the Belkin Bluetooth GPS but it broke down. The main disadvantages for the Belkin one was the lack of sufficient points of interest (shops, restaurants, etc.) in our area (Portland, OR) and the inaccuracies in the GPS locations (10-30 feet off).

The IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS has a major advantage over the Belkin one: it has the same software but un updated version that significantly improves the number of pints of interests (POI). The positioning inaccuracies remain and it is bulkier (although with better batery life).

On the overall usage:

- it works fine with the Dell X30 that we have, connection is smooth, not that difficult to setup the first time
- the software has voice guidance so you don't have to keep an eye on it. It doesn't spell the names of the streets except when the names are actually numbers.
- on our PDA the rerouting if you missed a turn or an exit is very fast (much faster than on dedicated Garmin or Magellan GPS gizmos)
- another advantage over the dedicated solutions: you can use the addresses associated with your contacts to setup a route

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Product Description:

Product Name: Bluetooth GPS with Navigation Software
Marketing Information:
Bluetooth GPSwith Navigation Software is a real time navigation system. The receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and deliver the data to mobile computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low power design and long life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses. It is portable and light weight, so you can put it on the dashboard or any other location that provides a direct line of sight to the sky.Technical Information

Number of Channels: 8
Acquisition Time: Hot Start 12 Second(s) Average
Acquisition Time: Warm Start 40 Second(s) Average
Acquisition Time: Cold Start 120 Second(s) Average
Acquisition Time: 1 Second(s) Average Reacquisition Time
Navigation Instructions: Voice
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces: 1 x Bluetooth
Battery Information

Batteries: 1Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Rechargeable
Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 1" Height x 2.4" Width x 4" Length
Miscellaneous

Compatibility:
Devices:
Notebook
PDA
MobileWarranty

Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s) Limited

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