FAQ POLL: What is the best GPS Receiver?

**LiquidKernel** · 06-22-2006, 05:09 PM

Don't think there is a best one, but I use the Holux 213 and I'm happy with it. SiRF III, so it locks onto a bazillion satellites (when driving on an open highway it was locked on 10/10, max that the application could tell me).

**deathguy** · 06-28-2006, 09:54 AM

While I did not have any experience with any other GPS devices, the one that come in bundle with the Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 software works quite well for me. I've put it in the back of the car under the window (not in the trunk) and so far I've had no problem with it.

Can't really say if it has a name other than "Microsoft" since I'm not next to it, but I'll take a look once I get a chance.

**pip** · 06-28-2006, 09:59 AM

I have one of those yellow earthmate things and its been a lot of trouble. Doesn't lock very well any more. I have just ordered a couple of BU353-s (one for each car) and a CF unit for my girlfriends pocketPC. All from globalsat.

I've head great things here about the BU-353 so I should have better results when they arrive.

**Rob Withey** · 06-28-2006, 10:02 AM

Rikaline 6010.

**pip** · 06-30-2006, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by pip

I have one of those yellow earthmate things and its been a lot of trouble. Doesn't lock very well any more. I have just ordered a couple of BU353-s (one for each car) and a CF unit for my girlfriends pocketPC. All from globalsat.

I've head great things here about the BU-353 so I should have better results when they arrive.

It is WAY better....testing it in the house with it sitting on the window ledge I get 10 out of a possible 12 satellites locked. Locks 10x faster that the earthmate too, incredible! The cable could be a bit longer though....

**nadir_s** · 07-02-2006, 12:32 AM

i dunno about "best" ... because to make that judgment, you would have tried the other products listed as well.

Probably the one you've had good experience with is a better choice ... but anyways, I voted. BU-303, though cheap, has worked well for me!

**Quattro** · 07-02-2006, 01:01 AM

how did you forget to put the Rikaline 6010 in your poll????

btw, that's what I use.

**0l33l** · 07-02-2006, 04:36 AM

Ummmm... were the hell is Earthmate

I voted other.

**Gearhead61** · 07-02-2006, 05:14 AM

The one I saw/heard most about was the BU-353, so that's the one I've got.

**Uriel** · 07-02-2006, 08:30 AM

I have the BU-353 and it's great!! I've been using it now for about 10 months and never had any problems with it. during driving up to 12 satalites!!!
Normally up to 7-8 satalites.