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Dave
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 Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:35 am Post subject: Holux GR-231 Bluetooth GPS Review |
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 Holux just released their new Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Based upon the technology built into the GR-230 that we already reviewed, Holux have re-engineered this and brought out what appears to be a slightly larger version of the GR-230 called the GR-231.
The full review is available here. |
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If this is basically a GR-230 in a different box and different firmware, can I upgrade my GR-230 to be X-Trac enabled?
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Dave
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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It's a different model, with internal differences. You won't be able to upgrade a GR-230 as it doesn't support user upgradable firmware.
The GR-231 is still using the SiRFIIe/LP chipset but it does without WAAS and has XT2.0.2 loaded to the chip |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Great review.
When is the GR-231 going to be available?
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| Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:44 am Post subject: GR231 - availability |
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Hi,
It appears that the GR231 will be available from holux.co.uk in the next couple of weeks.
Price £119.99 (incl VAT).
Cheers,
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Will the 231 be as good when walking as the Fortuna Clip-On in XT mode?
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Dave
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:54 am Post subject: |
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| If you're using the Fortuna in XTrac mode and it's XT1 then it will be better. |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Has it got a non-slip base for use on the dashboard....
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Is it an improvement on the technology used in the navman 4400 (which I currently use)...
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Dave
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes and Yes. |
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forumhound
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent..thanks for the reply...
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Dave
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:55 am Post subject: |
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| Regarding the base being non-slip. I'm back home and can now verify this with the GR-231 in my hands. The base is plastic but there are two rubber feet on the base that stop it from sliding around the dashboard. They are small but I have never had the GR-231 slide across my dash. |
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forumhound
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Thanks for that .... just wondering if it will slide with my wife driving :D
I am going to ring Holux and order one today... |
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Anyone know what the battery life's like, and is the battery a standard mobile phone model?
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Dave
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| forumhound wrote: | Thanks for that .... just wondering if it will slide with my wife driving :D
I am going to ring Holux and order one today... |
The dashboard I have is fairly rubbery in a pimple style design so it does grip most things quite happily. There are only two rubber feet on the base and not three or four, but I still don't think this will be a problem on most dashboards. Even if you drive a Citreon C5 (I apologise now if anyone does drive a C5!).
| wibbly wrote: | Anyone know what the battery life's like, and is the battery a standard mobile phone model?
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I haven't produced any exhaustive tests, but have been getting at least 7 hours use out of them, Holux suggest 9 hours. I have usually gone to recharge the battery before the 9 hour stage because I tend to hate losing a battery, but I will do some battery tests. |
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