IO Gear GBGPS201 Bluetooth GPS Kit -US and Canada Maps

by Iogear

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 4 x 1 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00074O4UG
• Item model number: GBGPS201
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,137 in Cell Phones & Service (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Service)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Iogear’s Bluetooth GPS is a real-time navigation system. The Bluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and deliver the data to mobile computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low-power design and long-life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses. It is portable and lightweight, so you can put it on the dashboard or any other location that provides a direct line of sight to the sky.

The included map data covers the U.S. and Canada, in detailed street names, even major interests such as restaurants and parks.

The navigation software gives detailed driving direction in text, graphic, and voice. The voice instruction indicates distance, and turns. The software also includes other convenient features such as speed detection, alternative local-only routes, programming buttons on PDAs for convenience, 3-D display option, trip time estimation, etc.

You will never get lost again!

Features:

• Bluetooth-enabled GPS system works seamlessly with your Bluetooth-enabled PDA or computer
• Map and navigation software included
• Highly sensitive unit to assure effective tracking and navigating
• Superior power-saving circuitry to allow at least 25 hour operation
• Class 2 Bluetooth device
• Connects easily with your favorite mobile devices
• Navigation software gives detailed driving direction in text, graphic, and voice
• Voice instruction indicates distance and turns

Product Description

Product Name: Bluetooth GPS with Navigation Software

Marketing Information:

Bluetooth GPS with Navigation Software is a real time navigation system. The receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and deliver the data to mobile computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low power design and long life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses. It is portable and light weight, so you can put it on the dashboard or any other location that provides a direct line of sight to the sky.

Technical Information

Number of Channels: 8

Acquisition Time: Hot Start 12 Second(s) Average

Acquisition Time: Warm Start 40 Second(s) Average

Acquisition Time: Cold Start 120 Second(s) Average

Acquisition Time: 1 Second(s) Average Reacquisition Time

Navigation Instructions: Voice

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces: 1 x Bluetooth

Battery Information

Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Rechargeable

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 1" Height x 2.4" Width x 4" Length

Miscellaneous

Compatibility:

Devices:

Notebook

PDA

Mobile

Warranty

Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s) Limited

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Acceptable accuracy, updated software, September 2, 2005

By	Florentin Dartu (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: IO Gear GBGPS201 Bluetooth GPS Kit -US and Canada Maps (Electronics)

We used to have the Belkin Bluetooth GPS but it broke down. The main disadvantages for the Belkin one was the lack of sufficient points of interest (shops, restaurants, etc.) in our area (Portland, OR) and the inaccuracies in the GPS locations (10-30 feet off).

The IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS has a major advantage over the Belkin one: it has the same software but un updated version that significantly improves the number of pints of interests (POI). The positioning inaccuracies remain and it is bulkier (although with better batery life).

On the overall usage:

- it works fine with the Dell X30 that we have, connection is smooth, not that difficult to setup the first time
- the software has voice guidance so you don't have to keep an eye on it. It doesn't spell the names of the streets except when the names are actually numbers.
- on our PDA the rerouting if you missed a turn or an exit is very fast (much faster than on dedicated Garmin or Magellan GPS gizmos)
- another advantage over the dedicated solutions: you can use the addresses associated with your contacts to setup a route

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works on DELL AXIM!!, July 13, 2005

By	Anthony D. "A-D" (S.F., CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: IO Gear GBGPS201 Bluetooth GPS Kit -US and Canada Maps (Electronics)

The previous post is mistaken this unit with a different (discontinued) IOGEAR product. The IOGEAR GBGPS201 DOES work with DELL AXIM and other PDAs running Windows Mobile 2003!

I have successfully tested and used this IOGEAR GPS with DELL AXIM X30, and AXIM X50.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great BT GPS and Software Combo..., May 21, 2005

By	N. Livadas (Between Europe and the US) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: IO Gear GBGPS201 Bluetooth GPS Kit -US and Canada Maps (Electronics)

This combo has very decent software to compliment a LiIon battery powered BT receiver (22 hrs per charge). The software is by Deluo (iGuidance is another known name for it) and is up to date as of 2004. The interface is seamless, the installtion a breeze, and the receiver reception fast (15-20secs). At $180 here at Amazon, with an additional $30 off rebate untill August 2005, you cannot go wrong (plus you have iogear to support this vs. some no-name comany).

The GPS receiver I found also works with Maptech's topographical GPS Maps ($20) if you want to use it on your offroad adventures. Recently took it on a 3 day hunting trip and Maptech's software did wonderfully in the great wilderness...