Sirf 3 & BT77 advice please!

Gobbie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 26, 2005 Posts: 10

Hi All,

My BT-77, which seemed to do the job pretty well, has recently packed in.....everything seems normal, even connects to the pda, but never picks up a single sat no matter how long I leave it. Tried taking the battery out for a few mins so it could chill out for a bit! Any ideas welcome!

Assuming it's probably knacked, I'll get a Sirf 3 unit next. Am I right in thinking that the top choices are between the Holex 236, Globalsat BT-338, and the Tomtom one. Are there any big reasons why I should go for one over another? I've heard about the hard/software on/off thing. Anything else?

What's the best place to buy them?.....ebay?....clove.co.uk seemed to have a decent price on the Holux.......???

Thanks.

lbendlin · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject:

it's hard/soft power button, and replaceable battery (and run time). The rest is irrelevant.
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Gobbie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 26, 2005 Posts: 10

Thanks Lutz,

What about revision levels (firmware?)? Seems to be a lot of talk about that.

Am I right in thinking that the Globalsat & Holux have replaceable batteries?

Thanks again......

alix776 · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:53 pm Post subject:

have alook at the apos 626 as well very recomended has a replacable battery i wouldnt worry to much about firmware myself if it works it works
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Gobbie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 26, 2005 Posts: 10

Thanks, but it seems that the Apos 626 isn't easily available in the UK. Couldn't find one anywhere on E-Bay. Any ideas. Maybe a US supplier would ship it over?

What does it normally cost?

Any other Sirf 3 units out there?

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