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Darius Wey
07-18-2006, 02:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=6476' target='_blank'>http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.a...?ContentId=6476</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Overall, this new entrant to Globalsat's family is a very nice unit, and performs almost as well as the BT338, but at a lower price. It doesn’t seem to handle poor reception areas quite as well, but in most of my road testing, it held up well. If budget is not such an issue, the higher spec BT338 is probably a better option, however if you are looking for a good medium priced all-rounder / domestic GPS to go with your laptop or PDA, then the BT328 should serve you well for quite some time to come."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20060718-BT328.jpg" /><br /><br />I happen to have this exact Bluetooth GPS receiver in my hands, and I jibe with Geekzone in saying that it's a great accessory for the budget-conscious. It performs well and looks great. I have a review coming shortly, but in the meantime, head over to Geekzone for their thoughts.

goestoeleven
07-18-2006, 03:27 PM
They claim it's even better than the 338 at roughly the same price point...

Tierran
07-18-2006, 04:33 PM
I didn't see a price anywhere...how much is it?

goestoeleven
07-18-2006, 04:47 PM
listed at $159.99

http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=134

after_forever
07-18-2006, 05:31 PM
the BT-328 is listed at $74.99
http://www.usglobalsat.com/item.asp?itemid=126&amp;catid=

goestoeleven
07-18-2006, 06:03 PM
I was comparing the 338 to the 359 (it's less than $20 difference)

Tierran
07-18-2006, 07:46 PM
$75 for a GPS receiver? I think I know what I'll be getting shortly :)

Darius Wey
07-19-2006, 03:04 AM
$75 for a GPS receiver? I think I know what I'll be getting shortly :)

Bear in mind that it includes no navigation software, but heck, it's still a steal at $75. 8)

kiwi
07-19-2006, 03:22 PM
are these the type of GPS that will work from inside the glove box, console or door shelf of a vehicle?? I hear there are ones which are very responsive.

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Darius Wey
07-19-2006, 03:31 PM
are these the type of GPS that will work from inside the glove box, console or door shelf of a vehicle?? I hear there are ones which are very responsive.

While I can't comment on the performance of other receivers, I store the BT-328 inside my glove box and it still works well.

after_forever
07-20-2006, 11:56 AM
I am ready to bit for $75 but I am waiting on Darius’s review first ;)