Maemo Mapper : GPS devices that work... or not...

[lmf]

Hi,

If you are using Maemo Mapper with a buetooth gps, please report about your GPS device.
to make it easier to read, please use the following scheme:

PLEASE KEEP THIS THREAD "CLEAN".
THIS IS ONLY FOR PRODUCT REPORTS.
DON'T POST QUERIES/ANSWERS HERE !!!

--8<------------
BRAND:
MODEL:
TYPE:
Works ?:
Startup Time (avg):
Personal Rating: .../10
Other Comments:
--8<------------


My report:
BRAND: HOLUX
MODEL: GPSlim 236
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 15~30sec
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: 10 hour autonomy. Very sensitive. Even works inside a pocket...

[ioan]

I use: Holux GR 231 Bluetooth
7-9h battery life, takes about 10-20 seconds to aquire the signal... and works with maemo-mapper/gpsdrive

http://tinyurl.com/grwrw

[HardCoder]

BRAND: Globalsat
MODEL: BT-338
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 45 sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: This model has 15 hours of battery time.
Works well with both Gpsdrive and Maemo-mapper.

[pdq]

Holux GPSlim 236, SIRF III
Works fine, I've never timed battery life or aquisition time.

[elpaso]

BRAND: Nokia
MODEL: LD-3W
TYPE:
Works ?: perfectly
Startup Time (avg):60''
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: expensive, works with gpsdrive too

[daveferris]

BRAND:Fortuna
MODEL:Clipon
TYPE: SiRF Star IIe/LP and SiRF XTrac
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 45
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Works a treat

[kutibah]

BRAND: i-Blue
MODEL: High Sensitivity Bluetooth GPS
TYPE: NEMERIX GPS Module V3.7
Works?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 30 seconds
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Excellent Battery Life and also has an MMCX external antenna connector.

[gnuite]

BRAND: i-Blue
MODEL: High Sensitivity Bluetooth GPS
TYPE: NEMERIX GPS Module V3.7
Works?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 30 seconds
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Excellent Battery Life and also has an MMCX external antenna connector.
This is also the receiver that I own and with which I do all my testing. Because I don't have the resources to acquire and test every bluetooth GPS receiver out there, I apologize if some receivers have a more difficult time working with Maemo Mapper than the i-Blue.

To help me, if your particular GPS receiver does not work with Maemo Mapper, please include the behaviors (crashes, freezes, etc.) that lead you to that conclusion. Also, if you have tried GPS Drive and your receiver worked with it, then that's another useful piece of information.

And, again, thanks for all the feedback.

[Demostenes]

BRAND: WOXTER (Fortuna)
MODEL:Slim Bluetooh
TYPE:SiRF Star III
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 30 seconds
Personal Rating: ...9/10
Other Comments: battery lasts up to 8.5 hours, 12 channels, 20 satellites in view

[zApe]

BRAND: Globalsat
MODEL: BT-338
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yep
Startup Time (avg): 30-50 sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments:---

[bradb]

BRAND: Garmin
MODEL: gps 10
TYPE: got me, certainly not state of the art of anything
Works ?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 2-25
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Simply works; built-in rechargable batteries, looks like it's been discontinued.

[mrp]

BRAND: Insmat
MODEL: InsSiRF III
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: no. crashes Maemo-mapper after getting GPS fix. Worked with my preliminary GPSDrive test moths ago (got GPS fix). Works with Nokia 9300 and Navicore
Startup Time (avg): 10...20 sec
Personal Rating: 9.5/10


Correction: works, if GPS enabled after gps fix. No position error

[heikki770]

BRAND: Rikaline
MODEL: GPS-6033
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yep, both GpsDrive and Mapper
Startup Time (avg): 30 sec
Personal Rating:
Other Comments:
Goes nuts just before power ends. Seems to work, but even lights work funny.
It is said to be no good for walking or slow moving and GpsDrive measure didn't work in slow moving, but the track was good!
http://www.davespda.com/reviews/other/rikaline6033.htm

[karoliina]

BRAND: Insmat
MODEL: InsSiRF III
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes and no. Maemo mapper crashes if
GPS fix is not got before starting Maemo mapper. However, if the GPS has already GPS fix before starting Maemo mapper, it works. Works fine with GPSDrive and with Nokia 7610 and Navicore (no crashes). The problem is in the Maemo mapper most likely, sounds like it would be using NULL pointer for something, in other words, it is a bug.
Startup Time (avg):
Personal Rating:9.5/10 (very nice GPS receiver, gets GPS fix quickly)

[mgedmin]

BRAND: NaviLock/Globalsat
MODEL: BT-308
TYPE: frog knows
Works ?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 1 minute
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Sometimes Maemo Mapper just stops updating the position. I suspect the Bluetooth connection gets wedged. Turning the GPS off and back on, then closing the cover on the Nokia 770 and opening it again causes Maemo Mapper to reconnect to the GPS, and it starts working again.

I also tried gpsdrive on my laptop. It switched the GPS into a different protocol and Maemo Mapper stopped working. I had some fun switching it back into NMEA mode (http://mg.pov.lt/blog/maemo-mapper.html).

[orbitalcomp]

BRAND: Nokia

MODEL: LD-1W

TYPE: Bluetooth

Works ?: YES, Maemo Mapper

Startup Time (avg): 60 s

Personal Rating: 9/10

Other Comments: Nice small unit, color and design matches the 770 perfectly; uses standard Nokia batteries and chargers; inexpensive ($129 at CompUSA); connection for external antenna

[Netropoulos]

Brand: Leadtek

Model: GPS 9553 BT Receiver

Type: SiRF III

Works: No (worked with gps-drive in the us - not in europe!?); mapper crashes, shuts down right after gps fix. Any ideas?

Startuptime: ?

Thx!

[ministrillo]

Brand: Leadtek

Model: GPS 9537 BT Receiver

Type: SiRF STAR II /XTRAC

Works: Yes, but it has positioning error

Startuptime: 60 seg

[jay408]

BRAND: Socket Communication
MODEL: WRLS GPS Receiver Bluetooth
TYPE: Bluetooth
Works : Yes
Startup Time (avg): Bluetooth < 10 sec, GPS < 1 min
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments:

I bought this unit for use specifically with the Nokia 770 and gpsdrive. I have been very happy with it. It connected via bluetooth with no problems at all the first time. Best of all, this unit can be bought sans Windows software rather cheaply. I got it back in February for about $120 US at the time. Still around for about $150. Since I didn't buy the software with it, this doesn't work with my Window's laptop, but I can live with that.

After years of stringing cables to tie my Garin Etrex to my Zaurus in my car, this is a dream come true!

[9a6or]

This receiver (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/8590.htm) is £40 (GBP), has anyone tried it with Maemo Mapper?

[zoom]

BRAND: Nokia
MODEL: LD-3W (second opinion)
TYPE: Sirf III
Works ?: NOT with Maemo Mapper
Startup Time (avg):60''
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: Maemo Mapper exits with segmentation fault after displaying "Establishing GPS fix" -dialog. Works OK with GPS Drive. Could this be position-computational issue as some people are reporting success with LD-3W?

[RussNelson]

BRAND: Nemerix
MODEL: BT77
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): haven't noticed.
Personal Rating: happy with it so far.
Other Comments:---

[svenfoo]

BRAND: Belkin
MODEL: Bluetooth GPS Compact Receiver (F8E051EA)
TYPE: Sirf III
Works ?: no, crashes (segmentation fault) while establishing the connection
Startup Time (avg):
Personal Rating: .../10
Other Comments: the

[xEggbert]

Anyone know where one could buy the Nokia LD-3W GPS module in the USA? All I can seem to find is the older LD-1W - I can't even find the LD-3W on eBay ...

[kbellve]

This was posted before...but a second user.

BRAND: Rikaline
MODEL: GPS-6033
TYPE: Sirf III
Works: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 30secs+
Personal Rating: 10/10

[bradpitcher]

BRAND: Solarius
MODEL: V3
TYPE: Sirf III
Works: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 30secs+
Personal Rating: 8/10

This unit has a solar panel built in! While it's not strong enough to stop the battery level from decreasing during use, it does give you much more time in between recharging as long as you keep it in the sun. Also, rather than plug it in to recharge, just leave it out in the sun for a few hours.

I have had bluetooth conflicts sometimes where I can't use my DUN connection on my phone at the same time as gps, but not consistently. So, I don't know if that's a problem with the gps, the nokia, or the software.

[raino]

BRAND: Emtac
MODEL: BT GPS
TYPE: SiRF Star II LP
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 45 sec
Personal Rating: OK
Other Comments: This model was bundled with the Wayfinder service.

[lucaluca2]

BRAND: royaltek
MODEL: bt gps X-MINI-Xtreme RBT2010
TYPE: Sirf III
Works: Yes, maemo-mapper
Support 20 channel GPS
Battery :17 hr. of operating time
Personal Rating: 10/10

[johnf]

BRAND: (Taiwan)
MODEL: GPT-700
TYPE: Bluetooth GPS receiver
Works ?: yes, with maemo-mapper v0.x
Startup Time (avg): 30 sec.
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: no brand, approx. $120

[gowen]

This receiver (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/8590.htm) is £40 (GBP), has anyone tried it with Maemo Mapper?
I've got one and it works fine. It comes with a USB charger cable and 12V car adapter so you can charge it almost anywhere.

I do have problems with bluetooth dropping out when running maemo-mapper (and GPSdrive), but this is a problem with the 770 driver rather than the GPS. It works perfectly with my centrino laptop running gpsdiag.

The manufacturers webpage is here:
http://ytec.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008801118681/ProductDetail/Portable-GPS/product_id-1001483127/action-GetProduct.htm

[bradpitcher]

I do have problems with bluetooth dropping out when running maemo-mapper (and GPSdrive), but this is a problem with the 770 driver rather than the GPS.
Anyone know if this is going to be fixed in mistral? I still have this problem in the beta and it really makes it unusable. It would be so much more fun to play with if I didn't always get frustrated almost to the point of throw my 770 across the room.

[gnuite]

Anyone know if this is going to be fixed in mistral? I still have this problem in the beta and it really makes it unusable. It would be so much more fun to play with if I didn't always get frustrated almost to the point of throw my 770 across the room.
Some have reported that using rfcomm instead of letting Maemo Mapper handle the connection may eliminate the problem. You can specify an rfcomm device (e.g. /dev/rfcomm5) in Maemo Mapper as of v0.2.4 and v1.0, so give it a shot.

For best results, go into root and use rfcomm bind; otherwise, an rfcomm connect is sufficient, but you'll have to do it every time you want to connect to the receiver.

I have never seen a hang in my limited testing with rfcomm-based connection, but then again, I also haven't seen a hang in the hours of continuous without rfcomm in the 2006 OS (I saw the hang a few times in the 2005 OS, but not as much as others have seen it).

[bradpitcher]

Thank you Gnuite. After playing with it briefly, that does seem to work much better.

[gowen]

Anyone know if this is going to be fixed in mistral? I still have this problem in the beta and it really makes it unusable. It would be so much more fun to play with if I didn't always get frustrated almost to the point of throw my 770 across the room.
This problem has been reported in mistral bugzilla and it is thought to be a problem with the bluetooth firmware. So it will require a fix from the BT chipset manufacturer. Still, there's hope we will get a proper fix.

[mk500]

BRAND: Socket
MODEL: Cordless GPS Receiver (8550-00004E) BT
TYPE: NMEA-0183 (v2.30)
Works ?: somewhat (using rfcomm)
Startup Time (avg): 1m
Personal Rating: 6/10
Other Comments: Works great using gpsd and GpsDrive, but Maemo Mapper cannot reliably establish connection. Looking forward to Maemo Mapper version with gpsd support.

UPDATE: Was able to get connection to GPS by doing:
rfcomm connect /dev/ttyS3 00:0E:6D:6B:37:6F 1
in xterm; which resulted in:
Connected /dev/rfcomm0 to 00:0E:6D:6B:37:6F on channel 1
Press CTRL-C for hangup

then entered /dev/rfcomm0 into Maemo Mapper -Thanks Gnuite!

Unfortunately it doesn't work as well as gpsdrive. I often have to quit and relaunch a few times before it starts to work. Also, In my hilly area, I lose fix for a ffew minutes sometimes. When this happens, I have to go through the whole process again. GpsDrive manages to keep running smoothly using gpsd.

Details/Specifications:
DefaultProtocol: NMEA-0183 V2.30
Power Source: Removable rechargeable lithium ion battery
with 5V DC input charging circuit
Operation Time:
8 hrs typical after full charge, continuous
mode, 25°C
Chipset: u-blox ANTARIS®
Frequency: L1, 1.57542 MHz
C/A: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 16 Channels
Antenna Type: Built-in Ceramic patch
Start-up Times:
Hot start: 5 sec
Cold start: 40-60 sec*
Accuracy (without DGPS):
Position without SA: 2.5 m CEP, 5.0 m SEP
Position aided with SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS,
etc.): 2.0 m CEP, 3.0 m SEP Europe, UK, Australia

[gnuite]

BRAND: Socket
MODEL: Cordless GPS Receiver (8550-00004E) BT
TYPE: NMEA-0183 (v2.30)
Works ?: No
Startup Time (avg): 1m
Personal Rating: 6/10
Other Comments: Works great using gpsd and GpsDrive, but Maemo Mapper cannot establish connection. Looking forward to Maemo Mapper version with gpsd support.
Have you tried using rfcomm with Maemo Mapper?

[lmf]

Please Keep This Thread "Clean" !!!
This Is Only For Product Reports.
Don't Post Queries/Answers Here !!!

This post doesn't intend to start a flame war.
It is NOT oriented to anyone in particular.
It's only a call to stop people from deviating from the original thread purpose: SHORT Hardware Reports!
If this thread grows into a >200posts where only a few are actual reports, then the main information gets diluted.
If you believe any post is innacurate, then PM the poster.
He/She can edit it, and make the corrections.

regards.
lmf

[gnuite]

Please Keep This Thread "Clean" !!!
This Is Only For Product Reports.
Don't Post Queries/answers Here !!!
Sorry.....

[gnuite]

Woops! Did it again... :D

Edit: Seriously, though, I was just trying to help. This isn't epinions.com, it's a message board; and even if it were, I was trying to provide meaningful feedback regarding the Socket GPS Receiver, so that people don't get the impression that Maemo Mapper cannot work with it. If GPSD (which uses rfcomm) works with it, then Maemo Mapper should be able to work with rfcomm-based input. Give it a try, and if it still doesn't work (for some unforeseen reason), then update your post.

[fpp]

Please Keep This Thread "Clean" !!!
This Is Only For Product Reports.
Don't Post Queries/answers Here !!!
Look, lmf, we all understand you are the initiator of this thread and what it is for, but I also believe you should a) be a little more polite about it and b) look a little more closely at whom you're flaming.
After all, gnuite is the creator of the app your thread is all about, so in my book he has every right to offer or ask for information in it, especially if he suspects that something posted here is wrong -- that is not noise, it's actually adding value.
Flame *me* all you want for being OT, because I am, but I thought it needed saying ;-)

[cybe]

BRAND: Nokia
MODEL: LD-3W (third opinion)
TYPE: Sirf III
Works ?: Yes

[cjackiewicz]

BRAND: Nokia
MODEL: LD-3W (4th opinion)
TYPE: SiRF Star III
Works ?: Yes

[maurice]

Brand: Fortuna
Model: Clip-on

works very well with Maemo Mapper

[bac522]

BRAND: CELLINK
MODEL: BTG-7000
TYPE:
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 45-60 seconds
Personal Rating: 8
Other Comments: Easy to use. Worked right away with bluetooth & 770. Seems to have good battery life. Comes with both wall and car adapter. Documentation stinks, doesn't do a real good job with explaining the flashing LED's, but not to hard to guess what they mean. Battery isn't replaceable through. Great price at newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16858202001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16858202001R

[lucaluca2]

BRAND: Royaltek
MODEL: RBT 2010
TYPE: SiRF Star III
Support 20 channel gps

Works? maemo mapper?

[dcarter]

BRAND: DeLorme
MODEL: Earthmate
TYPE: Bluetooth GPS

Takes about 30 seconds (or less) to fix with maemo mapper.
runs on 3 aaa batteries or its battery pack that fits in the battery compartment.
Works flawlessly all over, even in the woods if it can see sky.
I am elated with the unit; I got the package (with stupid software and cool usb adaptor) for like 70 bucks at Fry's.

kinda bugly fugly big but it works great-
dcarter

[akapas]

--8<------------
BRAND:
MODEL:
TYPE: Nokia LD-1W
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 8-45 seconds according the manufacturer's webside, depending on ast used time)
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: Had to reset it, because it wouldn't work. Also had to restart my Nokia once, cause it wouldn't establish BT connection.
--8<------------

[oelph]

BRAND:
MODEL:
TYPE: Nokia LD-1W

Another vote for this excellent piece of kit. It worked first time, locks on to satellites within 5 seconds and even works indoors. I have no trouble placing this in a secure, hidden part of my car.

Personal rating: 9/10

[npallett]

This receiver (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/8590.htm) is £40 (GBP), has anyone tried it with Maemo Mapper?

I purchased one of these devices from www.mobilefun.co.uk and it was delivered within 24 hours. the device is instantly recognised by btplugin and maemo-mapper and works really well. Simple & inexpensive GPS option for the 770. Just waiting for flite to be ported to OS2006 so I can use it for car journeys. Also works fine with Nokia N70 phone (tested it with Wayfinder & Nav4All sofware).

[jackjansen]

BRAND: Adapt
MODEL: AD-300
TYPE:
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 45 sec according to box.
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Startup is usually very quick, but if you've moved a long way and/or are inside it can be pretty long.

[dugby]

BRAND: Rikaline
MODEL: GPS-6033
TYPE: SiRF & RFMD
WORKS?: yes, very well with Maemo mapper, on IT2006
Startup Time (avg): 22 secs timed.
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: very small unit, lithium battery good for ~10 hours, is bluetooth v1.2 Overall a very fast and accurate gps.

[gigabites]

BRAND: Rikaline
MODEL: GPS-6033
TYPE: SiRF & RFMD
WORKS?: Oh yeh! paired in a few seconds and no need for a pairing number.
Startup Time (avg): between 20 to 25 seconds
Personal Rating: 10 out of 10
Other Comments:

The unit came with 2 metal discs with adhesive. It holds onto them very well. Under the battery lid you can see what looks like 2 tiny rare earth magnets.

It has a port for a high gain antenna which it seriously doesn't need (this thing even worked inside my house away from a window!). But if you have a lot of trees like we do in Oregon, it might be a help. Personally I am thinking of getting one so I can place the actual unit in my glove box and only expose the antenna to the direct heat and light of the sun.

Resync time is under a second, I swear. I went into a medium tunnel and it didn't give up until about 1/4 of the way in and resynced the same distance before I left the tunnel.

My unscientific test was that I got 4 days of use before it needed a recharge. I would say I used it 2-3 hours a day. It does come with a car charger. It supports an auto mode where it turns on/off when your car is on/off, if you are using the car adapter

At aroud $90 - 100, this is totally worth it. Side to side comparision it fairs way better than my friend's tomtom or the little garmin that looks like a tomtom.

[maxilogan]

Brand: belkin GPS F8T051
Type: Sirf II XTrac
Works: yes
Startup time (avg): 30-60 sec
Personal Rating: 10/10

I bought through an eBay auction for 50$, together with its software (unusable both with my 770 and my TH55 :( ).
The receiver is fine, tough, good sensibility and good battery life. Immediately paired with the 770 and worked fine apart from the /dev/rfcomm trick which I performed after having experienced the link problems

Good!

[brendan]

BRAND: Pharos
MODEL: iGPS-BT
TYPE: SiRF IIe/LP
Works ?: yes indeedy
Startup Time (avg): ~ 30 secs
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: http://www.pharosgps.com/products/bluetooth/PT200.htm

[Gnubbel]

BRAND: HOLUX
MODEL: GR-230
TYPE: SiRF II
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 20 secs for position lock.
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: very small unit, lithium battery good for ~10 hours, chargeable via "car-charger_2_USB adapters".

[sbike]

BRAND:i-blue
MODEL: 737 (2nd generation unit)
TYPE: BT GPS
Works ?: Perfect
Startup Time (avg): 40-60 seconds
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: Very nice. Associates perfectly (just click scan), auto powers off when not in use. Auto powers on when I tell the meamo mapper to connect. It usually gets locks to 6 or 7 sats of 7 or 8 inside my house not particularly near any window, and the window has a big curtain. In the car it works well inside the armrest of my subaru (where I have a power adapter). Comes with a wallwart -> usb and car adapter -> usb. Basically perfect, never had to reset BT.

Not bad for $70 ish and 65-70 grams or so.

At the moment I have 8 of 9 sats and an average signal strength of, er, I guess it doesn't say. Now I'm at 9 of 10.

Usually 10 or 11 of 11 of12 when outside. The tracks I've recorded so far
look pretty clean.

Claims to last for 20-25 hours of use or somewhere around 10 times
that for standby, I've not verified either claim.

[jpj]

BRAND: Qstarz
MODEL: BT-Q818
TYPE: MTK Bluetooth GPS
Works: Excellent
Startup Time (avg): ~30 sec cold, 1 sec hot start
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: http://www.qstarz.com/products/bt-q818.aspx

Similart to i-Blue 737 with redesigned shell, higher capacity Li-Ion battery (1100 vs. 1000 mAh). Manufacturer claims up to 32 hours navigation per charge, 400 hours standby. Tracking sensitivity -158 dBm, 32 channels, Bluetooth V1.2.

After initial pairing, Auto On/Off works like i-Blue for smart power control. Built-in non-slip back. Rock solid tracking (avg. 9 or 10 satellites) from car center console bin or coat pocket, no need for dashboard or other visible mounting. Fine companion for N800 with Maemo Mapper.

[carbon]

BRAND: i-Blue Edition 2
MODEL:i-Blue 737
TYPE: MTK MT3301+MT3179
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 35 seconds
Personal Rating: ...9/10
Other Comments: battery lasts up to 25 hrs, and the gps will go into sleep mode when Maemo Mapper not active. Cost $70 at buyGPSnow.com.

[ankle biter]

i also have the 737
BRAND:i-blue
MODEL: 737
TYPE: Blue Tooth GPS
Works ?: great
Startup Time: 40-60 sec.
Personal Rating: 10/10
i love it. works perfectly with maemo mapper. also it has a great battery life, is very accurate, and a reasonable price. if you are looking for a gps receiver for maemo mapper, I strongly suggest that you get the i-blue 737.

[howardcb]

BRAND: Holux
MODEL: GPSlim 240
TYPE: SIRF III
WORKS: Yes
STARTUP TIME: 15 sec
RATINGS: Nothing to compare with. Works great.
COMMENTS: Very small !! Has an attachment point for a lanyard to wear around your neck while hiking.

Howard

[RussNelson]

BRAND: Wintek
MODEL: WBT-100
TYPE:
Works ?:Yes
Startup Time (avg):
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: Does logging and has a compass as well.

[TA-t3]

BRAND: TomTom
MODEL: Mark I
TYPE: Not sure. Definitely not Sirf star III, but possibly II.
Works: Yes. No problems whatsoever.
Startup Time (avg): Not slow
Personal rating: 6/10
Other Comments: Would be 8/10 except that it's too easy to accidentally turn it on, and it would've been 10/10 with that fixed + a SiRF Star III chipset. The newer TT Mark II should thus cover this..

[jdk410]

I am wondering if a Cell Phone that has GPS location would work for Maemo Mapper if the SPP bluetooth profile was enabled?

I have a Sprint MOTO RAZR 3Vm and enabled the location (GPS) feature. However, the phone is supposed to have a SPP profile (which is missing). Before I go crazy trying to enable the SPP profile - I want to know if it would work?

Thanks

[fiepel]

BRAND: I-BLUE
MODEL: 757
TYPE:
Works ?: YES
Startup Time (avg): < 1min
Personal Rating: .../10: 9
Other Comments: This is a gps-receiver with a built-in data-logger. I do not know how to use the data-logger under linux. It would be a nice feature in maemo-mapper to download tracks from the internal log of the GPS.

[jonek]

BRAND: Qstarz
MODEL: BT-Q815
TYPE: MediaTek MT3
Works ?: yes
Startup Time (avg): (not measured yet)
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments:

solar panel for enhanced battery live time
no 'static navigation' => suited for geocaching (not tested yet)
(german) review: http://www.pocketnavigation.de/article/view_572__Qstarz-BT-Q815/2.4.18.html
product page: http://www.qstarz.com/products/bt-q815.aspx

[gsagers]

BRAND: Holux
MODEL: GPSlim 236
TYPE: SIRF STAR III
Works ?: YES
Startup Time (avg): ~10-30 seconds
Personal Rating: .../10: 9
Other Comments: Great unit, very sensitive due to SirfStar III chipset, works fabulously w/ N800 & maemo-mapper. Battery life is about 8 hours, and car adapter is included. Can also be connected via optional usb-serial cable to a laptop w/o bluetooth.

[danielronde]

BRAND: ADAPT
MODEL: AD-750
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 20~40sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Just put it in your bag (or pocket because it is quite small) and enjoy for up to 10 hours (Li-ion batt). Comes with a usb and car charger...

[btb]

BRAND: Unitraq
MODEL: BT-5
TYPE:
Works ?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 90 sec
Personal Rating: 5/10
Other Comments: very compact, stylistically a perfect match for the 770, but I had a really hard time getting a fix

[scbauer]

BRAND: Nokia
MODEL: LD-3W
TYPE: Sirf Star III, 20 parallel channels
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 15 - 30 seconds
Personal Rating: 8/10
Other Comments: Love the physical look of the unit. The rubber-ring on the bottom keeps the unit from sliding around while sitting on the dash board. Also nice that it uses the same charger as the 770. Very compact.

[orgoz]

BRAND: Globalsat
MODEL: BT-359S
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 15-30 sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Very sensitive

[nubiatech]

BRAND: Holux
MODEL: M-1000
TYPE: MTK MT3318
Works ?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): 40 sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments:
This thing acquires signal in under 40 seconds indoors - coldstart. Only a 9/10 ratings because it neither has the auto-off feature or the sleek look of the newer Qstarz models.
According to the manual, the regular USB cable can only be used for charging, and an optional special USB cable can be used for both data transfer and charging (G-mouse!?).
http://www.holux.com/product/search.htm?filename=gpsreceiver_bluetooth_index.ht m&target=gpsreceiver0&level=grandson

[emedlin]

I am wondering if a Cell Phone that has GPS location would work for Maemo Mapper if the SPP bluetooth profile was enabled?

I have a Sprint MOTO RAZR 3Vm and enabled the location (GPS) feature. However, the phone is supposed to have a SPP profile (which is missing). Before I go crazy trying to enable the SPP profile - I want to know if it would work?

Thanks

I would like to know if any cell phones can do that also. I have the LG vx8300.

[Rory Hammond]

BRAND: Holux
MODEL: M-1000 32 Channel
TYPE: MTK MT3318
P/N 96060-20N
LI-ion Battery HX-3650-A Spec claim 17 hrs Max. Have not had to leave on that long but did use for 8 hours straight
Works ?: Yes
With Nokia N800 and Maemo Mapper installed, had it up and running in seconds.
Price: $54.00 US
Startup Time (avg): faster than the Nokia.
Spec cold 36 sec
Warm 33 sec
hot 1 sec
Accessories Car Cigarette adaper
Switching Adapter charger
Mini CD with user guide and Computer Drivers and gps software that uses the USB cable as a serial port.
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments:
Pin 1 and 5 on supplied adapters ground and power for charging only.
Using My Nokia USB cable on the Holux plugged into my PC only charges the unit. XP and Vista does not recognize the device. Looks like I need to buy the optional proprietary cable for $27.00 US. This should have been included in the box, instead of as an option. This will make my laptop GPS aware. The supplied software and the accompanying driver makes the USB port a serial port that the software uses to talk to the receiver. I prefer the Bluetooth and the N800.
I ride horses in valleys and tall timber, so far I have not had any problems finding satellites. Very happy with product, but I do not have big requirements.

[loki]

BRAND: i-Blue
MODEL: 747
TYPE: BT GPS & Logger
Works ?: Perfect
Startup Time (avg): 40-60 seconds
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: Very nice. Associates perfectly (just click scan). Basically perfect, never had to reset BT.
Features:
- Built in 16MB memory for saving up to 100.000 gps positions
- MTK high sensitivity chip, last generation mit with very high sensitivity (-158dBm ) and excact position-finding even in complicated terrain (urban canyon)
-fast time-to-first-fix (TTFF) even at signal-weak positions (cold/warm/hot start: 39/36/1 sec)
- rechargeable & changeable batterie (nokia-compatibel)
- very low energy consumption (42mA)
- smart power energy-saving-function allows a working battery time of ca. 25 hours

[diver]

BRAND: Navibe
MODEL: GB735
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 20~40sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: Removable battery. Paid $40.

[pinenuts]

My report:
BRAND: i-Blue
MODEL: 737
TYPE: MTK
WORKS?: perfectly
Startup Time (avg): < 1 min.
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: Long battery life, Extremely sensitive, Appears to be very well made, comes with home and car charger, reasonable price.

[wv9k]

My report:
BRAND: i-Blue
MODEL: 737
TYPE: MTK
WORKS?: perfectly
Startup Time (avg): < 1 min.
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: Long battery life, Extremely sensitive, Appears to be very well made, comes with home and car charger, reasonable price.

Second that. Fine little device and the price was right too.

[L11]

BRAND: Nokia
MODEL: N95 (with extgps application)
WORKS?: Does the job
Startup Time (avg): 1 min
Personal Rating: 7/10
Other Comments: Kind of a waste of time to kill the battery on both of your devices at the same time but was cool to navigate on a larger screen than usual

[sgosnell]

F-Tech mini solar. It works on everything I've tried it with, everywhere I've tried it. I've also used a Garmin Legend with a bluetooth adapter from PC-Mobile. That works fine too. I tend to use the F-Tech with my Palm and bring out the Garmin/adapter duo for MM, because I don't really depend on either, but both units work with everything I've tried them with.

[gnuite]

I guess this is as good a thread as any to report that the internal GPS receiver on the N810 works with Maemo Mapper. I don't find the accuracy to be all that good, but it's better than nothing.

To use the internal GPS receiver with Maemo Mapper, be sure to use the "Bluetooth" option on the GPS tab of the Settings dialog. You must leave the corresponding text field blank. (Leaving the field blank causes Maemo to search for all GPS-enabled devices, both internal and via Bluetooth.)

[sebring]

Brand: Garmin
Model: GPS10
Works? Worked with MM OS2007, but neither MM nor Map in OS2008
Startup Time: Relatively slow.
Sensitivity: OK
Rating: 6/10 (Still works with my Garmin software, which requires a Garmin receiver)
Battery Life: Est 7-9 hrs. Non-replaceable battery.

Brand: GlobalTop
Model: G33 (51 channel MTK chipset)
Works? Great with all but my Garmin software.
Startup Time: Very, very fast.
Sensitivity: Super sensitive.
Battery Life: Long, but not tested. User replaceable battery.
Rating: 10/10
Comments: Auto shutoff if no BT signal for approx 30 min, to save battery.

[lazy_joe]

Hello - I'm new here, I hope I don't violate too many rules right away...

I have been reading through this thread that has been going for almost two years now. I still can't make up my mind whether to change my GPS receiver and would appreciate your help very much!

My N770 came with the Nokia LD-3W. There's many things I like a lot about it:

- uses the same charger as the N770
- is small and well designed, looks rugged, is most likely rainproof and the one button is quite safe from accidental push
- lasts a whole day, and often more, on battery

I am not impressed with the time that it takes to acquire position, especially when moving, i.e. on the train etc. Also it seems very good in the open field to maintain signal, but when in built-up areas it does drop off sometimes. Now from reading this thread I know not to expect instant acquisition, but again, I often find myself getting impatient with this one. And later in the year I am heading for Japan, a country that has given "built-up" a proper definition :-)

The LD-3W uses the SiRF Star III. Is that still the bees knees, or desperately old tat? Is it worth upgrading to a different receiver?
I like the data logging function of the i-Blue 747 as I don't always want to take the N770 with me when I go for a walk. But the design is not so amazing, especially the button. I could not find any reference to it's size anywhere - how does it compare in size to the LD-3W? How do the Holux receivers compare in size, and can they be charged with the Nokia charger?

Have I missed another worthy alternative? Or should I stick with the LD-3W?

Many thanks!
joe

[DC-Mover]

Brand: Garmin
Model: GPS10
Works? Does not pair (bluetooth) with OS2008 51-3. Can't use with map. Works with Palm Pilot just fine.
Startup Time: N/A
Sensitivity: N/A
Rating: N/A
Battery Life: N/A

I'm having bluetooth pairing problems with the N800 (OS2008) that my laptop doesn't seem to have. Any suggestions?

[kenohki2]

Hi I have an n800 and a i-blue 747 the 32mb version. I have been trying to connect but no luck. It sees the device under bluetooth but show the device as uncategorized. any help.

OK quick update. It appears I have a v2 of the 747.
Also I got it to work with MaemoMapper and RoadMap by forcing the GPS devices bluetooth in the gps device box.

[MysticKatDaddy]

I just bought the Amod ABG 108 gps unit and it works great with Maemo Mapper!

[jorgecallejas]

BRAND:i-Blue
MODEL:i-Blue 737
WORK: YES
STARTUP TIME: 30 SEC
PERSONAL RATING:9

[pope523]

Siraya Bluetooth GPS Receiver (BTH-10H)

$35 GPS from Amazon. Unboxed today and it located quickly (a few seconds). Haven't left the house with it yet, so no details about it's performance.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JP8UCU

[slick204]

Brand: Holux
Model: M-1000C
Works? Yes
Startup Time: Almost immediately when near the location where it was turned off. About 30 sec when moved 200 miles.
Sensitivity: Very sensitive. It gets a lock inside my house with steel siding and closed metal blinds.
Rating: 9/10
Battery Life: Rechargeable. I haven't run it out yet.

It would only be better if it was driverless and mounted like a flash drive to retrieve data.

[Den in USA]

BRAND: Globalsat
MODEL: BT-359
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Startup Time (avg): 45 sec
Personal Rating: 9/10
Other Comments: This model has 11 hours of battery time.
Works well with Maemo-mapper.

[mariner]

BRAND: MAVIN
MODEL: MBGR-1200
TYPE: Sirf III
WORKS?: yes
Other Comments: Use password of 0000 to pair.

[qx773]

BRAND: Qstarz
MODEL: BT-Q890
TYPE: MTK
WORKS?: Yes
Startup Time (avg): <1min
Personal Rating: 10/10
Other Comments: The QSTARZ BT-Q890 GPS receiver and bluetooth transceiver is a small rectangular device measuring about 1.5"x2.5"x0.25" or 38x62x7mm and comes with a keyring attached to the device by a small strap, a USB charging cable, and cigarette lighter charging cable. This is the smallest GPS device that I know about and is advertised as a 66 channel GPS receiver. On the Nokia N800, the QSTARZ device has to be paired with the number 0000.

http://www.amazon.com/BT-Q890-Keychain-Bluetooth-Receiver-Configurable/dp/B001EUX1I8/ref=pd_cp_e_2