Skytraq vs Sirf Star

djobling01 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 5

Any recommendation which one would be best? Am looking to use it with my Nokia for a sports tracking device (sportsdo). They recommend Sirf Star, but the Holox unit looks great, on paper at least.

One thing though, the 51 channels refers to the number of satellites it can track, well aren't there only 20 or so above the horizon at any one time anyway? Or am I missing the point?

Darren · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject:

I'd go for SiRFStarIII. Skytraq is good but not as good IMHO as SiRF.

I also have deep reservations about any company passing off as another. Holux are the brand with a well deserved reputation, Holox are trading on that.
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djobling01 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2006 Posts: 5

Thanks, I had my supsicions but it does look good on paper. The website doesn't look that great either really, which is also a bit suss. Sirf it is.

zundapp · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

Re the Holox 54 channel receivers on ebay - my son bought one of these, and it locks on to satellites in about 15 secs, far faster than any of the others I've used.

They may be trading on Holux's name, but the receiver itself is 1st class.

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