What do you think of this Bluetooth receiver?
Technical Information
Product name: BT-GPS-8 JENTRO
Chipset: SiRFstarIII Single Chip GSC3/LP
Channels: 20 (All-in-View tracking)
Frequency: L1 / 1575.42 Mhz C/A code
A-GPS: Supported
Data protocol: NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 (WGS-84)
GPS Accuracy: 5 to 10 m – without Selective Ability (SA)*
Update rate: continuously every second (1Hz)
TTFF (Time To First Fix):** Hot start, 1 second average
Warm start, 35 seconds average
Cold start 42 seconds average
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth Version 1.1
Class 2
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Range up to 10m
Bluetooth Device ID: BT-GPS8 JENTRO
Display: 3 LEDs for Bluetooth, GPS and Battery
Aerial: Integrated Antenna
Built-in Battery: Lithium-Polymer-Battery 850mAh, not changeable
Battery Capacity: Up to 11 hours
Automatic Shutdown: After approx. 20 minutes without Bluetooth connection
Connector for Charging Equipment:
+5.0 to 5.2V DC, 500mA, Mini-USB-B
Dimensions:
approx. 90 x 42 x 12 mm (L x W x H)
Weight:
approx. 59g
* Depending on the satellite connection and the settings defined by the United States government. Therefore accuracy can be adversely affected in emergency situations.
** The time it takes to establish initial contact to a satellite.
Product name: BT-GPS-8 JENTRO
Chipset: SiRFstarIII Single Chip GSC3/LP
Channels: 20 (All-in-View tracking)
Frequency: L1 / 1575.42 Mhz C/A code
A-GPS: Supported
Data protocol: NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 (WGS-84)
GPS Accuracy: 5 to 10 m – without Selective Ability (SA)*
Update rate: continuously every second (1Hz)
TTFF (Time To First Fix):** Hot start, 1 second average
Warm start, 35 seconds average
Cold start 42 seconds average
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth Version 1.1
Class 2
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Range up to 10m
Bluetooth Device ID: BT-GPS8 JENTRO
Display: 3 LEDs for Bluetooth, GPS and Battery
Aerial: Integrated Antenna
Built-in Battery: Lithium-Polymer-Battery 850mAh, not changeable
Battery Capacity: Up to 11 hours
Automatic Shutdown: After approx. 20 minutes without Bluetooth connection
Connector for Charging Equipment:
+5.0 to 5.2V DC, 500mA, Mini-USB-B
Dimensions:
approx. 90 x 42 x 12 mm (L x W x H)
Weight:
approx. 59g
* Depending on the satellite connection and the settings defined by the United States government. Therefore accuracy can be adversely affected in emergency situations.
** The time it takes to establish initial contact to a satellite.
Hi Andrea,
How much does it cost? With those specs I would think it's a deal if it cost $35-$50 but no so much of a deal if it cost $100.
...ken...
How much does it cost? With those specs I would think it's a deal if it cost $35-$50 but no so much of a deal if it cost $100.
...ken...
I was thinking <$40 for a SirfStar III chipset and non removable battery if it is to be competitive. You can get a brand name GPS with MTK II - a more sensitive chipset - for Bluetooth for $60.
Terry
Terry
I don't know the entire price because I don't know price of the shipping in my country, anyway the price of the receiver is 14 $, the shipping should be around 13 $ I think.
That sounds acceptable. What country are you in?
Terry
Terry
Italy
I agree with Terry. $27 - $30 for the receiver, including shipping, will be a good price for that unit.
The SirfStarIII GPS chipset is still very good. The differences to the newer ones like MTK are small.
...ken...
The SirfStarIII GPS chipset is still very good. The differences to the newer ones like MTK are small.
...ken...