Which Bluetooth GPS receiver?

ffcphone · #1 (**permalink**) 10-09-2004, 04:33 PM

I've recently purchased Autoroute 2005 to help me get from A-to-B. Pocket Streets is included which I have now installed to my SPV M1000. Further, GPS pinpointing is possible.

So the big question. Which Bluetooth GPS receiver should I be going for?

I've been looking at the Bluei receiver for around £130 although I notice that's only 9 channel whereas the Emtac Trine is more although has a bigger price too.

Anyone any thoughts?

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**Charlie** · #2 (**permalink**) 13-09-2004, 03:05 PM

I used the Leadtek model for a few months and can highly recommend it. Only drawback is the battery life as it's an internal Lithium model. The Navman receiver is also excellent and at around 20 hours on 3 x AAA it can't be beat on battery life.

ffcphone · #3 (**permalink**) 13-09-2004, 03:27 PM

Thanks for that. I've been looking at the various models available and saw the superb battery life of the Navman model although for size the Bluei model seems the best.

One thing which concerns me is I've seen comments on different review sites to the effect of:

(1) Windows Mobile 2003 might be a problem with a bluetooth GPS receiver
(2) No one seems to have confirmed whether Pocket Streets and Autoroute work with such a device. In fact, one such website prominently states words to the effect of "there's no guarantee bluetooth GPS receivers will work with Microsoft Autoroute/Pocket Streets etc"

I'm still somewhat hesitant at taking the plunge as a result.

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**Charlie** · #4 (**permalink**) 13-09-2004, 03:36 PM

Having never used neither Pocket Streets or Autoroute I'm afraid I can't say if compatibility will be an issue...sorry.

ffcphone · #5 (**permalink**) 13-09-2004, 03:41 PM

Quite understand. Hopefully someone reading this will.

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