Author Topic: Feedback on GlobalSat BU 353 & TF (Read 8817 times)

m38a1guy · « **on:** July 05, 2007, 05:23:38 AM »

Hello,

First off thanks again Scott for the fix on your newest software. I replaced that Piece of junk that you tested to fix the USB GPS thing, and got this GPS GlobalSat BU 353 USB GPS Laptop Receiver SIRF III.

I got it on EBAY and WOW its wonderful its connected in seconds it works 100% as good is not better than my garmin! It has a magnetic mount for the top of cars, and has a nice length cable. I just wanted to let other TF users know to Stay clear of the other Cheap versions you see on EBAY they dont work and they default to CHina. lol

This one is made in Europe and is MUCH cheaper than Garmin and other USB GPS systems on the market, it has GREAT reviews and I can see why. You can pick it up on Ebay for about $60 w/S&H like I did and you wont regret it. I add Velcro to mine so it stays attached to my CF-28 laptop since mine didnt have the Built in GPS. lol My luck. I hear the CF-30 all come with built in GPS now.

Anyway here is the Guy I cought from he has the best price, plus fast shipping etc. I have no idea what other FT users use their stuff for, but I have to travel light or in truck and this thing works great for both, It worked inside the House in Seconds. I was really impressed with it for the price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GlobalS....iewItem

Krein · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2007, 03:16:39 PM »

Glad you got it sorted out and found a good GPS. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.

For other TF users, this simple USB GPS can be attached to a laptop and then used with the "Live Tracking" (see GPS menu) feature. This will show your current position on the moving map, and also gives the option of recording a tracklog.

Most of these USB GPS units will emulate serial (com port) NMEA protocol. So you should choose NMEA gps type, and then the appropriate com port, and likely 4800 baud.

m38a1guy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2007, 09:13:08 AM »

I also found that both of the USB units I tested did COM4 if that helps and I believe both are 4800baud. I really recommend this type of GPS if you need to be mobile and use Topofusion. The GPS above works wonderful and the Price is great, I tried to move everywhere to get performance loss and its on the level of my Etrex model.

wayne · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2007, 06:14:59 AM »

I use the US Globalsat Bluetooth 359.
It's just as good (SiRF III), and no wires (my laptop has built in bluetooth). The charge lasts over 10 hours, if you use a cig lighter to usb adapter you can charge it on the dash while running. The nice thing about US GlobalSat--the batteries they use are from popular Nokia cell phones. If your battery goes bad, it's easy to replace, unlike some other manufacturers who use custom batteries.

I place it in my sunroof and it works anywhere in the SUV.

Ignore the price here, you can find it half this price or less online. US Globalsat BT359

Overall, just find what works best for you, and realize not everyone's "best answer" is the same.