[Dave Potter]

Originally Posted by jmbneaf

So much for it being a well rounded device; would have been nice to act as a USB GPS mouse and a BT GPS receiver - to much to ask for I guess.

Actually, it can do both. You just need to purchase the proper cable to use it as a USB GPS mouse. Semsons sells it for $19.99 USD.

[Dave Potter]

Originally Posted by jmbneaf

So much for it being a well rounded device; would have been nice to act as a USB GPS mouse and a BT GPS receiver - to much to ask for I guess.

Actually, it can do both. You just need to purchase the proper cable to use it as a USB GPS mouse. Semsons sells it for $19.99 USD.

[jmbneaf]

Ok - thanks for the clarification.

Seems dumb to me that you have to buy an extra cable then; should be included with the device IMHO.

-JB

[Marcel_Proust]

Originally Posted by timware

I had the Fortuna and returned it for the Holux. The Fortuna/Belkin was running consistently 1-2 sats behind the Holux 230. I was able to compare this to another Fortuna and a Belkin with the same results. In fact, the Fortuna had less sensitivity then my Holux CF gps.

Perhaps the issues were firmware related. The v2 ClipOn is getting rave reviews, some reporting higher sensitivity than the Holux (ST vs ST mode).

I also had some cold start issues with the ClipOn. I know that was firmware related. I suspect that has been addressed as well.

Bottom line, cant lose with either. I dont like the non-replaceable battery thing.. but I found other things I didnt like about the Fortuna as well.

Yes, the higher res is only once you do the firmware updates. I don't know if units coming this month already have it on or you do it manually. I found the Holux a fine unit, but the ClipON, at 140 US, to my mind, is better. Also, it's battery is replaceable.
You do need the Xtrac V2 upgrade to make use of the Xtrac. Otherwise it's too slow and not as sensitive.

[Marcel_Proust]

Originally Posted by Marcel_Proust

Yes, the higher res is only once you do the firmware updates. I don't know if units coming this month already have it on or you do it manually. I found the Holux a fine unit, but the ClipON, at 140 US, to my mind, is better. Also, it's battery is replaceable.
You do need the Xtrac V2 upgrade to make use of the Xtrac. Otherwise it's too slow and not as sensitive.

PS - as an addendum - for those not happy with the bundled software whatever receiver you buy, I found the Mapopolis software superior for NA users. It also works well for high res e800.

[Underwater Mike]

Thanks to txcas, I got the Belkin version of the Fortuna Clip-On (which includes software) for $140 + s/h. Thanks txcas! :beer:

[software junkie]

I bought my GR230 BT in Taiwan and accept that the software map PaPaGo was in chinese.
Getting the GR230 to connect was intolerable cruelty, but as everyone on the web had the same problem, - what to do captain??

The GPS software is CRAP !!, Paul Guo from Holux very kindly held my hand through the connections problems by e-mail. Top marks for him.

By setting a new PROFILE in your BTooth settings manager which only has a connection to GPS it will work better.
For Software use Maction GPS Tuner it is the best and I have tried at least 30 different programs. Another good program is VISUALGPSXP

The unit itself is incredibly accurate - better than the Airbus A320 !! It has a good range of 20 m on hte golf course and has a battery life of around 9 hours. I have left it running for 9 hours and still got a signal.

Despite nearly giving it away, I now love it with the downloaded software.

[Underwater Mike]

BTW, been testing the Belkin unit for about a week. The on-screen map and directions are great, but the voice prompts are far enough off that I muted the app. For some reason, using the 3D views give me slight errors on positioning, but the 2D view is dead-on. Rerouting is quick and, so far, very good.

[TheWhiteRabbit]

I've been using the GPS with my old iPaq 3670 and Mapopolis. It was very easy to set up and is dead on as far as accuracy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone. The battery outlasts my ability to drive in one day, so I'm very happy with it. Being able to place the receiver far up on the dash and the Pocket PC where it is best visible to me is a big plus. If anyone wants my eTrek and the cable, watch for it on eBay.

[saywell]

I've just got a gpslim236 and can't get it to pair with my PDA (iPaq 6340 - or 6315 in USA).

I've set PDA to allow other devices to connect, but when I go to BT manager / explore a bluetooth device, it doesn't find the holux.

I can pair it with my PC (though unable to use it with the holux software as the PC allocates it to COM 11 and the holux program only goes up to COM 10 !). So Holux BT is obviously working.

Why can't my PPC see it?

William