Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Out of the Blue - BT-338 Bluetooth GPS Receiver from GlobalSat
Posted by Doug Raeburn in "HARDWARE" @ 10:00 AM
Product Category: GPS Receiver
Manufacturer: GlobalSat Technology
Where to Buy: buyGPSnow.com
Price: $179.95 through 3/31/2005; $219.95 afterwards
System Requirements: Pocket PC with Bluetooth capability
Pros:
- Fast satellite acquisition;
- High sensitivity;
- Great battery life;
- Compact Size.
- Battery cover is hard to remove;
- Top mounted LEDs wash out in sunlight.
The GlobalSat BT-338 is the next step in the evolution of the Bluetooth GPS receiver. Its compact size, speed in acquiring satellites, high sensitivity and low power consumption make it the new benchmark among such devices. Yet the price is comparable to the previous generation competition. If you’re in the market, give the BT-338 a long hard look.