| | | | Never get lost again! 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.
Key Features:
Compatible with PDA or laptop: This unit supports both Bluetooth enabled PDA and laptop. The software included supports Windows based operating system.
Extra long battery life: The IOGEAR Superior power saving design allows ar least 25 hour operation when the battery is fully charged.
Map data and software included: Map data covers both U.S and Canada.
Voice direction to assure safe use: Voice instruction through PDA or laptop, to allow you to keep your eye on the road while driving.
Many extra features: Voice instruction through PDA or laptop, to allow you to keep your eye on the road while driving.
User friendly: IOGEAR provides detailed hardware and software instruction in printed manual, making the installation easy and fast.
Package Contents
1 IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS reciever
1 Quick Start guide for hardware
1 Quick Start guide for map software
1 CD with user documentation, GPS software and map data
1 AC-DC charger
Car charger
Carrying pouch
Neck strap
Warranty/Registration card
| | 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 | | Software Features: | | User-friendly software and updated map date for US and Canada | | Route options- allows you to select your route in various ways according to your needs. For instance, it can include or exclude toll roads; or go local if freeway is jammed. | | Point of interest- offers an excellent guide for user to find places, either for fun or for business. | | Direction- plus different ways to display the direction according to your preference: text based, 2-D or 3-D pictures with zoom in features when you make turns. |
| | Tech Specs | | Batteries | | 1 Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Rechargeable | | Interfaces | | 1 x Bluetooth | | Manufacturer | | IOGEAR, Inc | | Package Contents | | Bluetooth GPS with Navigation SoftwareQuick start guide for hardwareQuick start guide for map softwareCD with user documentation, GPS software and map dataAC-DC chargerCar chargerCarrying pouchNeck strapWarranty/Registration card | | Additional Information | | Frequency: L1, 1.575.42 MHzAccuracy without DGPS: Time:+/- 400 nano-second (nominal)Position:5 m, CEP (50%) without SAVelocity: 0.1 m/sec without SADynamic Conditions: Velocity: < 505 m/secAcceleration: < 4 gDisplay Features:3D display optionDay and night color schemes for better view based on the time of dayAutomatic guidance feature zooms in when approaching a turn making it easier and safe to view map directionsMapping Features:The included map data covers the US and Canada in detailed street names Covers major points of interest such as museums, parks, restaurants and hospitals It provides pin point accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilitiesBluetooth Features:Class 2 Bluetooth deviceHighly sensitive unit to assure effective tracking and navigatingSuperior power saving circuitrySoftware Features:The navigation software gives detailed driving direction in text and graphic alsoTrip recording and playback for future referenceProgrammable PDA hotkeys to perform common tasks with the touch of a buttonCustomizable routing options give you the flexibility to tailor your trip based on quickest route, shortest distance, major roads, and local streetsOther convenient features include speed detection, alternative local only routes, trip time estimation, and trip demonstration mode | | Manufacturer Part Number | | GBGPS201 | | Temperature | | -20 °C (-4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) Operating | | Dimensions | | 1" Height x 2.4" Width x 4" Length | | Standard Warranty | | 3 Year(s) Limited | | Channels | | 8 Channel(s) | | Input Voltage | | 100 V AC to 240 V AC
5 V DC - Device | | Battery Life | | 25 Hour(s) - Continuous | | Altitude | | < 59055 ft | | Parts Warranty/Labor | | 3 Year(s) | | System Requirement | | For Desktop or Laptop:Windows MEWindows 2000Windows XPMinimum of 256MB system RAM and at least 512MB of free hard disk spaceMust be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile For PDA or Pocket PC:PDA must have at least 266 MHz processor with at least 64MB main memoryAt least 64MB storage card to load additional mapsMicrosoft Pocket PC 2002 or laterPDA must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile | | Compatibility | | Devices:NotebookPDAMobile | | Acquisition Times | | Hot Start 12 Second(s) Average
Warm Start 40 Second(s) Average
Cold Start 120 Second(s) Average
1 Second(s) Average Reacquisition Time | | Navigation Instructions | | Voice | | Certifications & Standards | | NMEA 0183 | | Antenna | | Built-in | | Product Name | | Bluetooth GPS with Navigation Software |
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| Customer Reviews |  | | Value |  3.5 | | Performance |  3 | | Ease of Use |  2.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 3 |
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3 of 5 GPS will not work with Palm OS Friday, September 14, 2007
bill from mendon, ma
Ordered this product and could not install to Palm
Emailed IOGEAR and their reply is
"The bluetooth GPS will not work with Palm OS."
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2 of 5 Device is great / OEM software poor Tuesday, August 07, 2007
A Customer from Baton Rouge
The gps is capable and accurate but the included software is outdated. The software is not compatible with Windows Mobile Ver 5 on my Treo 700wx and causes the system to run slow or freeze. I have emailed IO Gear without response and upgraded software would be an additional expense. I found the software developer and have emailed them, also without response. The only way thus far to get the gps to work as advertised is to purchase the new version of the software from the developer for the additional fee (not upgrade price). The GPS will work with Google Maps and MS Live Search but with limitations. Was this review helpful?
3 of 5 Difficult to get working Friday, July 13, 2007
Chris from Kinderhook, NY
I bought this device after reading reviews at several places, so I can't say that I didn't know what I was getting into. Reviews are all over the board -- Google the model number and you'll find one guy who claims that this device doesn't work with Windows Mobile 5.0 and "IOGear knows it." Other people report that this is a great product.
My experience, like the truth I guess, is somewhere in the middle. The unit is well made and the software works well enough. However, it IS difficult to configure with Windows Mobile 5.0 (yes, it DOES work). In my opinion you should consider a standalone GPS if:
- You have never set up a Bluetooth device with your PDA or PC before; the documentation looks helpful but you will need to know *exactly* how your PDA works with Bluetooth peripherals. My PDA needs to rediscover the GPS unit every time I want to use it, so I'm now an expert.
- You want to use your Windows smartphone as a phone while driving. The GPS software is good, but it is all my UTStarcomm 6700 can run and it slows to a crawl. An incoming call hung my PDA for about 10 minutes and I was not able to answer the call. I could have reset the phone, but then I would have had to rediscover the GPS and plan the route all over again while driving.
- You want a lot of control over your route. Using the PDA software is challenging (even though it really does work!). It's best to plan a route and stick to it. This device is fine for going from an airport to a hotel but if you want to make a lot of side trips or take a shortcut, you'll quickly find it frustrating if you veer too far away from an interstate highway.
- You only want driving directions. The appeal of this device to me was that it works with both my PC and phone so I can use it for lots of other purposes. However, a single purpose GPS would be better at its single purpose.
- You don't have a car charger and a nice big memory card for your PDA. I have no reason to doubt IOGear's claim of a 25 hour battery life per charge, but I can't say the same for my phone. The maps are very detailed and take up a lot of space.
In short, this device is great for a technical person who has multiple uses for a GPS besides driving. The fact that it can work with other GPS aware software was why I bought it. I imagine that stand-alone GPS units are much more limited but the great flexibility of this device makes it less easy to use. Was this review helpful?
3 of 5 Doesn't seem tested with SmartPhones Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tony from Brick NJ
I have a Palm Treo 700W running Microsoft Windows Mobile 5
Although I can get it to work, if anything unexpected happens, like receiving a phone call while you're using it, you basically end up having to reboot the Treo to get things working again. Many other similar bugs like that, when you try to leave the route software to use any other application of the PDA, almost impossible to return to the route sw.
I've contaced customer support a few times, but they seem oblivious to all the problems I mentioned. But I don't see how anyone could have tested with my combination and not see the problems. Was this review helpful?
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
1 of 5 bad gps Thursday, March 22, 2007
zhenghongpeng from houston, tx
Originally I want to have this GPS working with my notebook. After two RMAs and long hours w/ the support, I still could not get them to work with my two notebooks. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Good product Friday, December 22, 2006
A Customer from san francisco, ca
I got this for use with my IPAQ 2495 and it works great! It took 3 tries, however, to get one where the CDs worked and the unit itself worked (hense the 3 as ease of use). The navigation s/w it comes with is OK, but my IPAQ seemed to have some memory issues with it. It works great with TomTom 5. The unit starts up quickly and locks onto satellites quickly, and overall I'm very pleased with it. The only caveat I have is that the CDs for the navigation system in the package seem to consistently not work and IOGear won't do anything about that in the first 30 days, so I had to keep returning the unit to Buy.com until I got one that worked. Was this review helpful?
10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Nice product except for some small annoyance Wednesday, August 31, 2005
J Luo from Nashua, NH
This product works great overall for me. It is a nice add-on to your pocket pc.
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1. Come with the GPS navigation software. The software is an OEM of iGuidance, which is actually very good. It is very rare for a product at this price range to include the GPS navigation software. The software alone could cost a good $100.
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2. The 25 hour Li-Ion battery life is very nice. So I only need to charge it in the night.
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3. The vechicle charging adaptor can charge my Dell Axim X50v, which saves me money.
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Cons:
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1. Need some time from it being turned on to the time you can establish a bluetooth connection. And bluetooth connection can break sometime. You jut need to learn to get used to it and recover from this situation.
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2. For those with a VGA screen, The voice guidance software executable get automatically deleted when you switch to real VGA mode, using things like SE_VGA. I think this is by design, not a bug, because it will install another executable in real VGA mode.
But it created panic situation for me and make me finally abandoned real VGA mode (too small for navigation anyway).
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3. Sometime locates you at a wrong road close-by. I think this is either a map problem or a software problem.
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As a final word, 8 satallites are more than enough to find an accurate location. You only need 4. However, it would be better if this unit has the WAAS capatability.beete Was this review helpful?
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