GPSlim240

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What is it?

Holux GPSlim240 SiRF III Bluetooth GPS navigation device.

Why is it different?

This device incredibly small! It has the exact same performance and sensitivity as its older brother the 'Holux GPSlim236' but with 21g less weight, that's a reduction of 38%, nearly half the weight. Because of this tiny form factor it could be hidden anywhere, perhaps even sewn into a hem of a jacket, although this may not be a very practical solution. This device is excellent for walking, so small, it could even be attached to the pda or phone.

Performance

This device runs the very latest SiRF Star III chipset. What does that mean for you? This means you have improved battery life, but most importantly it has much greater sensitivity, allowing you to track up to 20 satellites at once; this is far greater than many other products! Why do you need 20 satellite tracking? It means faster start-ups, so you need not be sitting waiting in your car for up to 5 minutes before every journey! However, perhaps the biggest difference of increased sensitivity is when using in locations such as cities, sheltered areas, woodlands or canyons (maybe not in the UK). In these situations, older inferior GPS devices may loose signal, sending you around in circles or crashing your navigation software.

From personal experience at least 20 satellite tracking is a necessity, its no fun being boomeranged around London because your GPS device is suffering from a lack of signal due to interference caused by tall buildings. The only way to get out of a situation like that would be to pick a direction, and just drive until a new route is calculated, thanks to the SiRF III chipset, this is a thing of the past!

Due to its sensitivity this device can be used indoors, it can even work from inside your glove box! In comparison nearly all other GPS devices I have tried need to see about 60% of the sky i.e. it needs to be in front of the window, not with SiRF III though!

Why use Bluetooth and not a wired gps?

Bluetooth brings an end to the hassle of having to keep everything together in one place. It allows you to choose the best spot for signal strength; whether in your car/van or even a lorry (since Bluetooth has a range of 10 meters), you sit in the driving seat with your software, the GPS sits in the best signal area.

It is especially handy for for hiking, cycling or when motorcycling since the GPS can be put in a pocket or a bag, keeping your hands free, as well as your device safe.

As with other solutions you wont have an impractical adapter hanging over the edge of your Pocket PC, adding to the weight, reducing functionality, as in most Compact Flash GPS solutions!

What do you get?

The following is provided with the GPS device:

GPSlim240 device

Cigarette charger - for charging when in you car

CD (with pocket PC and PC software)

Instruction Manual



Specs

Tracks up to 20 satellites.*
Receiver: L1, C/A code.
Update rate: 1 HZ(max)
Antenna Type: Built in Patch Antenna.
Minimum signal tracked: -159dBm *
Dimension: 64 x 22 x 15 mm
Weight : < 35g
On/off switch: slide switcher
Lithium-ion battery lasts for more than 8 hours of use.
Operation Temperature: -10 ⁰C to + 60 ⁰C
Store Temperature: -20 ⁰C to + 70 ⁰C
Operation Humidity:5% to 95% No condensing
3 Led Function: Bluetooth , Navigation Update and Battery/changer status Indication.

Position Accuracy

Non DGPS (Differential GPS):
Position : 5 - 25 m CEP without SA
Velocity : 0.1m / sec
Time : 1 μsec sync GPS time

EGNOS/WAAS /Beacon:
Position :
     < 2.2 m, horizontal 95 % of time
     < 5 m, vertical 95 % of time

Acquisition Time

Reacquisition: 0.1sec.
Cold start: < 42 seconds.
Warm start: < 38 seconds .
Hot start: < 1 seconds

Warranty

This item comes with a one year. The warranty is provided through me, I will personally check the device and send you a replacement as soon as possible, stock availability allowing. I also guarantee NON-DOA (Dead on Arrival)!

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