BT GPS for under $300.. any review?

[graph101]

I saw one for fortuna at
http://www.semsons.com/itwit2pic.html

and this one at ebay for $299
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3031626189&category=4668


any of this good? i cant stand having cables in my car so i really need BT gps. i cant wait any longer for delorme's bt pack so these are my only choice.

[oneeyesquare]

MApopolis has a Bluetooth GPS bundle...http://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=2310&pf%5Fid=MP731385&listing=1

[graph101]

yeah the yellow bluetooth gps is the fortuna one. I kinda like the blue mouse gps since i wont have to worry about battery on both. This fortuna one i have to worry about 3 AAAs and my TG. but im tired of chords..i cant find reviews for it.

[oneeyesquare]

For what it's worth, I have the Socket/Emtac model. It pairs up well with the NZ and has good acquisition times. Itty bitty too. No mounts or clips for walking though. Does have little antislip feet for dashboard use though.

[graph101]

How fast does the battery drain on clie and Emtac? Also do you find it a hassle of having lithium ion coz you have to plug it at home?

Holux is great but i still dont know if it comes with an internal powersource, i want to be able to use it not only in my car.

[ClieTT]

Originally posted by graph101
I saw one for fortuna at
http://www.semsons.com/itwit2pic.html

and this one at ebay for $299
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3031626189&category=4668


any of this good? i cant stand having cables in my car so i really need BT gps. i cant wait any longer for delorme's bt pack so these are my only choice.

Semsons has the one on Ebay for $189.99 pre-order. Gpspassion.com has a good review on different BT GPS including this one.

BT GPS

http://www.semsons.com/gloabbluetgp.html

Review

http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=55

[graph101]

I just ordered one from semson at ebay. I got the holux. I figured im really not an outdoorsy person so I think holux is best for me and i think its always reliable since it uses AC power. No recharging for both my TG and GPS since it powers both.

[berliner]

Can anyone comment on the quality of the Mapopolis Bluetooth GPS unit bundled with the Mapopolis software? Is it any good? How does it compare to the Emtac? I see the Emtac sells for $399 while you can purchase the unit sold on Mapopolis with Navigator software for $299.

[ClieTT]

Mapopolis BT GPS is the Fortuna GPSmart.

Gpspassion.com has a review on several BT GPS including Fortuna BT GPS, Tom Tom BT GPS, GlobalSat BT GPS, and Emtac BT GPS.

http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=55

Overall, Emtac BT GPS is still better but probably not worth $100 more.