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Globalsat BT-359 - GPS receiver module |  | Brand: GlobalSat
Category: CE
List Price: $93.72
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Rating:  47 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1.6 x 0.5 x 3.2
Features power saving mode (powers down after 10 minutes of inactivity).
Supported by WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems for more accurate corrected position reports.
MPN: BT-359W
Model: BT-359W
UPC: 795945020908
EAN: 0795945020908
ASIN: B000GWGHOK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | GPS standard SiRF StarIII GPS Antenna Built-in ceramic patch antenna Bluetooth standard Bluetooth V2.0 Operation range 10 meters (33 feet) Bluetooth Default PIN 0000 Operation time Up to 11 hrs Charge time 4~5 hrs Automatically enters Turn-Off Whe | | • | GPS Specification GPS Chipset SiRF Star III Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking | | • | Accuracy Position Horizontal 10 meters, 2D RMS 1-5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected Velocity 0.1m/sec Time1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time | | • | Datum Datum Default: WGS-84 | | • | Acquisition Rate Hot start 1 sec., average Warm start 38 sec., average Cold start 42 sec., average Reacquisition 0.1 sec. average |
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Product Description
The GlobalSat BT-359 is the next generation Bluetooth GPS receiver. Top of the line Bluetooth GPS is both stylish and functional in true GlobalSat tradition. Taking its design criteria from the market leading BT-338 Globalsat has pushed the limits of GPS even further with greater sensitivity and accuracy, than ever before.The GlobalSat BT-359 contains the latest SiRFIII Low Power Chipset for high sensitivity. It communicates with Host Platforms (PDA, Laptop, and etc.) via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile. With Bluetooth version 2.0 and built-in ceramic patch antenna, the BT-359 provides faster acquisition times and improves accuracy in urban canyons and under dense foliage. It contains a replaceable battery with a large capacity, which enables the BT-359 to operate for up to 11 hours. A slide battery lid makes it easy to remove and replace the battery without the use of tools.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 47
 In a word "SWEEET!" March 2, 2007
D. Weaver (AZ USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Received my BT-359, charged it, followed the install directions, and it worked like a charm. It includes a utility to verify serial input from the device on your Bluetooth enabled device (PocketPC, Windows, et al).
Compact, easy to use, sensitive, long battery life.
I paired it with my Dell Axim X51v running Pocket PC Windows Mobile 5 (WM5). The directions for config of WM5 for Bluetooth pairing with the BT-359 was a synch. Setting up WM5 to use the GPS serial device took a few too many steps (blame this on WM5) and a little bit of tinkering. The documentation provided was a little confusing about settomg input and output serial devices (again, blame WM5). There are instructions on the packaging and a few more docs on the distribution CD. After reviewing them all, the directions were pretty thorough.
That done, it boots and connects with my Axim every time within 5-10 seconds and is sending data within approx 15-20 sec.
It has managed 8 to 12 satellites, inside my house and car. As a test, once the Sat's were located, I went into a two story building. It continued tracking 8 Sat's for at least 30 mins ('til I got bored waiting for a change and turned it off).
Have been using the BT-359 with iGuidance 3.0. Has worked very well. No complaints so far. Turning GPS or Axim on in either order (even with iGuidance already running) has been flawless.
Very happy with this device!
Works Great August 31, 2007
Craig Stephen (CARMEL, IN USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I paired this up with my AT&T 8525(AT&T 8525 PDA Phone (AT&T)) using OnCourse's new GPS software (OnCourse Navigator 6 North America Premium Edition* (2GB & 12.5 million POIs))(basically iGo with the new North American Maps). My first real test was a drive from Indianapolis to Milwaukee, via Chicago. The system kept its signal the entire way with no problems.
Usage is pretty simple. There's only one button after all. The only trouble I had using it with my Cell Phone and PDA was making sure I was using the correct port on both devices to talk to the GPS unit. I normally place it in a little slot in my Focus above the ashtray or leave it in my pocket. Regardless of where I have it, I can always get a good, solid signal from the orbiting satellites. The device is rated to last about 11 hrs on one charge. Indianapolis to Milwaukee is only about 4.5 hrs but the unit still seemed to have a good charge when I arrived. That is, it didn't take very long to recharge it while I was doing other stuff.
Construction feels very solid. The unit is tiny, about the size of a box of matches. It has a mini-USB port on the side, so I can use my existing cable to recharge it from my laptop. The fewer cables I have to deal with when traveling the better :)
Delivery from Amazon was great and the contents of the box matched the description on Amazon.
*Note: Amazon only sells the mini-SD card version of the software. I needed the micro-SD version (+$20) for my cellphone which I got from them directly.
Globalsat BT-359 January 2, 2008
Robert Kozdemba
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Works great with my BlackBerry Curve 8300 running Google Maps or TeleNav software. No complaints here.
Excellent Buy for Verizon BB Customers March 23, 2010
T. LaLonde (Ishpeming, MI, US)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
First, I'm using the BT-359 with a BB Curve 8330 on the Verizon network. This was initially purchased so I could avoid Verizon's monthly fee for VZNav, which I have tried and didn't like (regardless of price). I was a little surprised upon opening the box and reading that the BT-359 was an AT&T product made for AT&T phones. No worries, the unit pairs up effortlessly with the Curve. It doesn't hold a fix in Google Maps but it DOES hold a fix in every other app I've tried: Blackstar, Bing, Trapster. Based on that it seems to be a Google Maps issue rather than that of the Globalsat product. I'll be testing more as time allows. The accuracy is nearly as good as my Garmin Etrex Legend HCX handheld, which I use on a weekly basis for geocaching. The only thing left to do is find a free (or inexpensive, one-time fee) app for the audible turn-by-turn directions.
Bonus: The transaction was easy and the item was shipped immediately, arriving only three business days later.
Excellent Bluetooth GPS! December 28, 2006
M. Botting (Central NJ, USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This device works great for both my Windows Mobile phone with Tomtom and my Blackberry Pearl which has its own Maps software. It was very simple to pair it up with both phones. The Bluetooth range is very good, I can go the back of my full size van while the GPS is on the front dash. Although I live in the suburbs and not an urban canyon, I've not lost satellite contact yet. It must have a good antenna, but there is nothing to flip up or align, just push the button to turn it on and you're golden.
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