cheap ebay GPS mouse - Any good?

[HangOver]

Hi
I was looking at getting a GPS mouse/reciever like this on:

clicky to see (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260087683244&fromMakeTrack=true)

I just wondered if anyone has any experience with this cheaper type????
Is there any point paying twice as much in Australia?

ta
steve

[chunk]

The $23 Au For Delivery Is Abit Excessive. But It Looks Ok.

[101RRS]

I bought one with similar specs but a different brand from e-bay - actual supplier was a 4wd company in Pennant Hills - total price with mail was $65.

It works great.

Gazzz

[HangOver]

I bought one with similar specs but a different brand from e-bay - actual supplier was a 4wd company in Pennant Hills - total price with mail was $65.

It works great.

Gazzz

You wouldn't have the supplier name / contact details still would you?

[101RRS]

On rechecking the price was actually $68 delivered.

The company is Outback 4x4 Gear
Postal Address:
Outback 4x4 Gear
PO Box 18,
Baulkham Hills
New South Wales 1755
Australia.


Tel 0404575751

www.outback4x4gear.com.au (http://www.outback4x4gear.com.au)

This is the item that I bought - it works well and has great reception inside and in heavy rain.

Garry


BRAND NEW GPS RECEIVER BY
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The Altina GGM309U GPS Mouse Receiver

with the latest SiRF III Chipset

USB Cable Connection.


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Shipped from within Australian NOT overseas, so you have no more additional charges except postage.


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The https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/03/286.jpg GPS Mouse Receiver-GGM309U incorporates the latest SiRF III chipset giving you faster acquisition and reacquisition times and up to 20 parallel satellite channels.

The https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/03/286.jpg GGM309 enables you to receive GPS data on Smart Phone, Pocket PC, Notebook & PDA with wires.

The https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/03/286.jpg GGM309U receiver provides high position accuracy and has reliable tracking capabilities. The device can provide you with an easy means to find the correct direction to where you need to go with the appropriate software.

The https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/03/286.jpgGGM309U also saves critical satellite data by means of a built–in backup memory, powered by a internal battery charged during normal operation.

The https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/03/286.jpg GPS unit is water proof by design allowing for the devise to be mounted externally on the vehicle roof etc.


What's Included In The Box


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/03/286.jpg GPS Mouse Receiver-GGM308HU

CD Containing Drivers, Manual

Warranty Card (12 Months Manufacturers Warranty)



General Specifications. Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHZ C/A Code 1.023 MHz Chip Rate Channels 20 Format: NMEA0183 V2.2 Chipset: SiRF Star IIe/LP3 Selectable Baud Rate: 4800-Default, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps GPS Protocol Default: NMEA 0183 v2.2 DGPS: Position Horizontal: 1 to 5 meter Velocity: 0.1 meter/second, without SA
Acquisition Time (averaged) Reacquisition?0.1seconds Cold start? 50 seconds Warm start? 38 seconds Hot start? 2 seconds Update rate?
Dynamic Altitude: < 18,000 meters Velocity Limit:< 515 meter per second Acceleration Limit:Less than 4G Jerk:20 meters per second / Max Interface Connector Interface: USB Cable Length: 1500mm Datum?WGS84 Physical characteristic Dimension: 60(L) x 40(W) x 17.3(D) mm Weight: 40g Input Voltage: 4.5 to 5.5VDC; non-accessories Backup power: 3V rechargeable lithium-ion battery; up to 500 hrs discharge Environment Operating Temperature: -40 °C ~ + 85 °C Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ + 100°C Humidity: 5% ~ 95%; non-condensing Note: Also available with PS2 connectors.

[HangOver]

bugger looks like they have gone up, $115 now for the cheapest.
I best stick to ebay

[101RRS]

bugger looks like they have gone up, $115 now for the cheapest.
I best stick to ebay

I only got mine about 3 weeks ago - was on e-bay from the supplier I listed.

Garry

[Rastas000]

If you are purchasing, I would advise making sure you get the Sirf III chipset in the GPSr.

I have an older one and the new chipset, and the Sirf III works so much better. It seems faster and discriminates in foilage cover much better.

Cheers

Bob

[HangOver]

If you are purchasing, I would advise making sure you get the Sirf III chipset in the GPSr.

I have an older one and the new chipset, and the Sirf III works so much better. It seems faster and discriminates in foilage cover much better.

Cheers

Bob
Thanks for the info I'll make sure it has SirfIII, Whatever that is :D

[loanrangie]

Thanks for the info I'll make sure it has SirfIII, Whatever that is :D

Its a brand of chipset that a lot of the quality gps manufacturers use, but some of the nemerix i find are just as good, its all in the sensitivity you want 150 and up.

[HangOver]

I ended up getting one of these:

link to solar gps on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190090952160&rd=1&rd=1)

I can start work on my long awaited "carputer" :D