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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