Holux GPSlim GR-236 Review

ccsnet · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject:

Just re-read

Darren · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:48 pm Post subject:

Bodo · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 11:05 pm Post subject: Test Criteria

Another way of rating a new GPS unit would be a simple points system.

For example, plus 5 points if the unit has no flashing lights.
Plus 5 points for an on/off switch.
10 points if it gets a fix within 10 seconds, subtract one point for every further 10 seconds.
All aspects could be evaluated in this way

Let the readers tell you what is important to them.

And, as technology and requirements change, the point system can be amended as required, thereby eliminating the problem of 99.999%

When publishing the test results, give details - I can then decide that a flashing blue light is of no concern to me, but a sub-10 second fix is.

This system would also allow us a unbiased method of evaluation, and the vendors a chance to re-submit if something went wrong.

JSW · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 12

A Ranking system sounds great. I find it really hard to see which is the best GPS reciever from the current reviews. Confused

What I want is a unit that does Bluetooth, has a small LCD screen for stand alone operations, has datalogging takes Nokia camera batteries and can be wired to USB or to a PDA. Not seen one of those yet though. Wink

If only the Fortuna GPSmart was being updated....... Confused

NeedGPS · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 12, 2005 Posts: 2

Did anyone compare the signal sensitivity and TTFF between SiRFStarIII and NUMERIX (16 channels) based GPSs? :D

phuse · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject:

JSW · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 12

NC_HOLUXUK · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 27, 2005 Posts: 20

Yes it will work. The GR230/231/236 all have same mini-usb connector.
Apologies there is no image.
We will get that sorted shortly!

JSW · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 12

MikeProcter · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject:

Any news on the wired GR213 review?

I've had mine for a couple of weeks & it's great compared to my Tom Tom BT receiver (old style) and my now dead Seidio GR300 wired receiver.

It is permanently wired in the car, behind the glove box under the dash board. It always has 2+ more satelite fixes than the Tom Tom BT one, despite being where it is.

It does seem to take a long time to get a first fix, but then sometimes it is very quick. It might be my Seidio G2100S car kit that is causing the problem, but I don't know how to test it.

I've now done approx. 1500 miles with it & am very happy overall. (approx. 28,500miles with the Tom Tom & seidio receivers.)
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Darren · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:

It's under way, just very busy at the moment so schedules keep slipping!
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uffe73 · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:53 pm Post subject:

MikeProcter · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:04 am Post subject:

I've not noticed that problem when starting the car, but I have a brand new heavy duty battery in my BMW.
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uffe73 · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 11:40 am Post subject:

MikeProcter · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject:

Uffe73,

I'm using a Seidio cradle hardwired to the car, which the Holux GR213 plugs into via a ps/2 -> RJ11 conector.

I do not use cigarete lighter sockets etc. The Seidio cradle powers the Holux via the RJ11 lead. much neater.
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