Holux GPSlim240 - GPS receiver module

by Holux

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• ASIN: B000HDJSNA
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is the ONE for Common use., August 24, 2007

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Jimmy@R.H. (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Holux GPSlim240 - GPS receiver module (Accessory)

well, this is the first bluetooth receiver i've ever used, but i can tell that i won't purchase any other receiver for a really long time; i'll buy same one if this one's broken.

first, it is so outstandingly SMALL. since i haven't seen the details of size on amazon, let me post it which i measured it myself: length 6.3 cm; width 2.1 cm; height 1.4 cm (centimeter would be more accurate at this point, convert to inches if you want). you can hang it on the key chain, put it in the pocket without even notice.

second, it is accurate enough for common use as horizontal error within 5-25 meters and vertical error within 5 meters, the most accurate acquisition at this moment is within 3 meters on vertical. let me put it this way, this is the ideal bluetooth receiver for people who want to travel somewhere with eyes opened, otherwise you need the more accurate and much bigger ones that receive 32 channels or even more, but frankly i don't see the point of using such accurate receivers except burning the green or showing off.

third, it starts fast and connects to the phone fast. I bought it specifically for my Nokia N80 fone with Route 66 installed, which is easy to find on the internet for both the software and the resources. I tested it twice: the receiver gets fully connected and updated within 1 minutes. well, the first time would take longer for sure, but it sure gets fast after locked on. Also, the battery is good either: it stands longer than 6 hours, and it comes with the car charge with USB cable. since it's Li-battery, you don't need to charge it after the electric goes all away, just plug it in the charge anytime you want that will not shorten the battery life at all.

Even if it has less channels in use than some receivers in the market, i don't mind. you can't get your hands off it as soon as you see the size and the performance of it. Strongly recommended to common users.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for In-Car Navigation, February 14, 2007

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Robby Grossman - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Holux GPSlim240 - GPS receiver module (Accessory)

I bought this for in-car navigation and couldn't be happier. It's literally the size of a flash drive and holds a charge for eight hours, which means that I can velcro it to my dashboard when I need to use it and not have any wires hanging in front of me when I'm driving.

The USB-power source is convenient as well, because it can be charged from any USB port--a huge plus for me when I'm traveling.

As far as technological performance, I can't offer any complaints. It finds satellites almost instantly and holds them very well.

Easiest five stars I could give.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little GPS receiver, May 16, 2007

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Erikka (Huntington Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Holux GPSlim240 - GPS receiver module (Accessory)

I have a BB 8100 (Pearl) and this paired right up. Within minutes I found my location as displayed by Google Maps or the BB maps application, and watched as my location repositioned the display (while driving). It seems to connect easily with a satellite, and usually in less than a minute from a "cold" start.

I now have GPS and voice driving directions from my Blackberry without having to pay a fortune to my mobile phone provider. :-)

I did notice that cloud cover affects its speed (cloudy=slower satellite acquisition)--but I imagine that's the case with these things.