Thread: bu-353 GPS highly recommended

concure Highly recommended!

Originally Posted by srcstc

Get the GlobalSat BR-355! It's better!


-Rich

I've done a quick google on this only to find that it's not USB, is this the case for the one that you have?

Also, is it waterproof?

and what do you like better about the 355 over the 353? have you used both for an extended period of time?

can you qualify your statements about the 355 being better?

thanks!

BR-355 = Serial
BU-353 = USB

I've only used the 353 USB one. And it works great! Some people have problems with the 353 working after comming out of hibernation mode (I have not), resulting in having to restart the computer. I believe they're the same mouse, but with a serial cable on the end, instead of a USB end. They both have sirf III so it's basically up to you whether you want to use a USB or a SERIAL gps mouse. They both give you the same accurate data. I hope that helps.. BTW, some people have had great luck using these outside of their car.. but personally, I wouldn't even bother. Mine gets 9-12 sat's on the dash by the front window glass, and there is no chance of it shorting out from weather. Although they're advertised online as "water proof", It's been mentioned on these forums a few times that they're not "weather proof". So if you plan on putting yours outside of your car, search the forms for how to water proof it (dipping it into some kinda rubbery plastic thing). Many people have had to do this, but my BU-353 usb works great inside, so there is no need for me to do that.

If you don't have usb, get the br-355 (Make sure you've got an extra serial port on your carputer though).. Personally the BU-353 has never let me down so I say go that route :P But that's biased! good luck

Originally Posted by Red GTi VR6

I've done a quick google on this only to find that it's not USB, is this the case for the one that you have?

Also, is it waterproof?

and what do you like better about the 355 over the 353? have you used both for an extended period of time?

can you qualify your statements about the 355 being better?

thanks!

I've had two USB receivers before this one and serial starts up faster. You also don't need a driver for it.


Rich

Originally Posted by hcker2000

You guys have it inside or out side? I was just curious as if it works well right inside the windshield (on the dash). Would be sweet if it did.

I have mine mounted in in the middle of the dashboard.

Update: In really flat areas with few buildings/trees I've seen it reach 10 satelites (briefly).

I too have a BU-353 that I've been really happy with. Almost always has a singal before I've even resumed from hibernation. 10 satallites is pretty normal, I've seen up to 13.

sweet!

thanks for the info guys!

i have an iGuaidance, and i am still deciding whether i should switch to destinator

do you guys experience problems with usb gps, and iguidance, or it's more like a myth, i have a piece of **** deluo

-Yev

Originally Posted by srcstc

Get the GlobalSat BR-355! It's better!


-Rich

Ummm... NO
The 355 is exactly the same unit as the 353. The 353 has a USB cable and the 355 has a serial cable... so better? NO. The way computers are going, you would be better off with the 353 because USB ports are on 99%+ of all newer computers. Serial ports are dying out (I still use lots of serial stuff) and most new laptops don't even have the ports anymore. You can always use a serial to USB adapter, but those have problems occasionally (compatability issues are most common).

Roger