Thursday, September 2, 2004
Mobile Gadget News Checks Out the Mobile Crossing CF GPS Receiver
Posted by Pat Logsdon in "HARDWARE" @ 05:00 AM
"The Compact Flash GPS Receiver provides real time location information for a Pocket PC, notebook or tablet PC that has a CF slot. Because our Compact Flash GPS is fully compatible with NMEA 0183, it works with just about any NMEA navigation software. Once placed in view of the sky, the highly sensitive antenna pulls in signal from up to 12 satellites simultaneously. Powered by the industry-leading high-performance low-power SiRF Star II/LP, our Compact Flash draws on 90mA. This very low current draw means more battery time for you!"
This looks like a decent CF GPS unit with a decent feature set. The unit's claim to fame seems to be built-in RF shielding that apparently does a good job of increasing sensitivity. This leads to stronger locks and less "guessing" by the hadware as it tries to ascertain your location based on weak signals. Rey sweetens the deal by taking the unit apart and taking pictures of the autopsy. :mrgreen:
This looks like a decent CF GPS unit with a decent feature set. The unit's claim to fame seems to be built-in RF shielding that apparently does a good job of increasing sensitivity. This leads to stronger locks and less "guessing" by the hadware as it tries to ascertain your location based on weak signals. Rey sweetens the deal by taking the unit apart and taking pictures of the autopsy. :mrgreen:
