Archive for March, 2008

Great GPSlim 240 & GPSlim 236

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

GPSlim 240

The full name of this receiver is HOLUX GPSlim240 Bluetooth GPS receiver and it is one of the smallest and most compact GPS receivers on the market today. There are several features that impress, such as the low power consumption integrated chipset, the powerful yet small GPS antenna and its Bluetooth connectivity features. The GPSlim240 is a perfect tool both for personal and business needs, as it combines the versatility of GPS receivers with the ability to send satellite data through other devices equipped with a Bluetooth interface (PDAs, notebooks). The extent to which this device can be used is phenomenal, as you can employ it to do various tasks such as car navigation, security, mapping, surveying, and agricultural applications.

The satellite tracking abilities of the HOLUX GPSlim240 Bluetooth GPS receiver are also excellent, as it can track 20 satellites at a time. Data updating is also very fast, with 1-second updates for position data and 1/10 second updates for satellite signal. All this technology however is presented in a stylish and compact case, and the receiver is appealing to a large variety of social categories.

GPSlim 236

Some of the most advanced and user friendly trip guiding tools are presented in one single device, the GPSlim 236. This Wireless GPS Receiver designed by Holux has a SiRFstar III high sensitivity chipset built-in and offers the added benefits of Bluetooth and advanced GPS receiving. Eliminating the cable from the system, the GPSlim 236 manages to be a highly versatile device that uses the full power of wireless Bluetooth connectivity. Other features of the GPSlim 236 include the dual function (Wireless GPS + G-mouse), the Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery without external power supply and the compatibility with Bluetooth™ Serial Port Profile (SPP). The Vehicle tracing & Location base services include PDA/Notebook navigation, car navigation and marine navigation. The GPSlim 236 is lightweight, compared to many of its competitors and comes in a very compact case, that is both functional and elegant at the same time.

HGP-200

The HGP-200 is a Multifunction PDA Cradle with Built-in SiRF Star3 GPS Receiver. This model comes with a adjustable grip that allows it to house different types of PDA devices. GPS voice navigation is also enabled y the built-in amplified speaker system of the HGP-200. And when it comes to making the most out of your GPS device’s reception capabilities, you will be able to use the angle adjustable GPS receiver. The HGP-200 features changeable connectors and includes a built-in DC charger for continuous charging power to your PDA. Because of its intuitive design and user friendliness, the HGP-200 is a perfect solution for a good accessory for your PDA.

Tag: GPS Gadgets

How To Buy The Great GPS?

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

What you need is an understanding of what’s for sale and about how much the main features are going to cost you. That way you can make an informed decision.

How to Buy the Best GPS

The first thing to do is to establish a budget. Then you can group the available GPS devices and compare apples to apples.

At the low end, you can get a Tom Tom One, 3rd Edition for around $200. The 3rd Edition is a fabulous device! It works great and has a ton of features for the price. Garmin also sells a quality product for less than $200. The Garmin nuvi 200 currently sells for around $180. It does not have all of the features that the 3rd Edition has, but Garmin is famous for making a quality product.

In the mid-range, I would probably take a look at Magellan and Garmin. Amazon just published a list of their best selling GPS units for the year 2007. Which GPS system was at the top of the list? The Garmin nuvi 350, which currently sells for a little less than $300.

At the high end, you have several great Tom Toms, specifically the GO series. And, of course, Garmin. Both of these systems offer a ton of high-tech features and easy to user interfaces.

In Conclusion

Just as in buying anything, you need to understand what’s available and how much it is going to cost you. Then you can make an informed decision. Happy GPS Bye!

Tag: GPS Gadgets

GPS Software For Free

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Some of the most common free GPS software programs include:

3-D Tracking, Amaze, Cetus GPS, Earthcomber, Easy GPS, Garmap, GPS Babel, GPS Track Maker, Trail Browser

And that is only a few. You will be able to find all kinds of these free GPS software programs in several different places. Employ the search engines.

As you go to download free GPS software, make sure you know what you’re getting as several of these free-of-cost offers come with restrictions and provisions for use. Similar to any other freeware programs, the programs could be a reduced version of the complete product that’s available for purchase. Occasionally the free product has limited functionality with features not enabled, other products are evaluation version and are disabled after a mentioned time (hours or days or use).

Using free GPS software you will be able to download programs which let you to recall and show aerial photographs, topographic maps and USGS landmarks. There are programs available which let you import scanned pictures and add latitude and longitude points and other additional data. With these downloads you will be able to have a valuable navigation assistant, position database handler, and GPS information converter.

Free GPS software programs are available for everyone, so simply look around and locate one which you like. Try it out and try to extract complete advantage of everything it has got to offer.

Tag: GPS Gadget