which is the best GPS reciever to buy?

moggy · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 60

i'm getting continually frustrated at the lack of speed using my tomtom reciever. (silver diamond shaped one)
it seems to take forever to pick up signals.

i've decided to ditch it & get something that picks up signals straight away.

it seems to be ok until i input a new postcode using the postcode program from digitools then it takes ages to pick up a signal again.

so what reciever do you recommend?

many thanks

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2004 11:48 pm Post subject:

The receiver has nothing at all to do with the postcode program.

The TomTom receiver (Leadtek 9531) is actually a very good receiver. Maybe you have a tinted windscreen or a XM satellite radio or other items that can disturb reception?
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moggy · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 60

so why does it navigate ok then when i input a new postcode it flashes red for a while (about 3 minutes sometimes)
is there a better way of doing it? external antennae?
if so, you someone recommend one.
i'm using an axim 5 by the way

moggy · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 60

not got an xm radio or tinted windows. forgot to add that.

ttrevor · Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 8:39 am Post subject:

I have and use the TT gps receiver the same as yours,never get any problems,even in my garage i get 6 sats reception,as Lutz says its a Leadtek 9531 in disguise for TT, mine takes about 30 seconds on start up to aquire fix,maybe you have a faulty one .
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moggy · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 60

i guess it could be faulty.
so, if i bought a new one, which one would you suggest?
an internal one or external one and please suggest make & model.

many thanks

icsys · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 9:23 pm Post subject:

If the kit is less than 12 months old I would take it back to the retailer and ask for a replacement under the warranty.

You have not stated what PDA you use so suggesting suitable receivers is difficult.
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moggy · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 60

icsys · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:36 pm Post subject:

Sorry!
It's been a long day... 12 hour shifts.

As stated above, the Leadtek is a very capable receiver and has achieved a 100% rating on this site.

Take a look at the reviews here for some alternatives.

Do you know anyone locally with sat nav? Maybe you could try the Leadtek on their kit.
I would seriously consider returning it under warranty if it is still covered.
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moggy · Regular Visitor Joined: Aug 05, 2004 Posts: 60

no probs, get a good nights rest mate.

ok, maybe there could be a problem. dont know for sure.
last question on this then.
i'm happy with the mount i use as its more stable than anything else i've used or seen.

therefore, if i buy another reciever, where could i get one that has that small square plastic (modem type) connection to fit into the mount which is powered by the cigarette holder?

icsys · Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:08 pm Post subject:

You could try PC-Mobile
They have a wealth of specialist cables etc... so may have a solution.

I hope everything gets sorted one way or another Thumbs Up

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