What would suggest? Holux GR-213 USB? OR Globalsat BU-353 USB? And whY

hondamac · 09-24-2007, 02:01 PM

Okay, so I have narrowed my search down to two choices. The Holux GR-213 or the Globalsat BU-353 USB.

I'd be running Routebuddy. But I honestly don't know which one to go for. Links are down below.

http://www.canadagps.com/MouseGPSMain.html

DarquePervert · 09-24-2007, 02:13 PM

Honestly, I don't think it matters much.
Whichever one is cheaper, I guess.

Maheriano · 09-24-2007, 02:39 PM

I'd suggest the Holux because I use it and I know it works. I never used the other one.

ThurzNite · 09-24-2007, 04:37 PM

the built in battery seems like like a good idea in the holux.
Jae

DarquePervert · 09-24-2007, 05:43 PM

Both units have an internal battery. For what, I have no clue.
I use a BU353 and have never had a single issue with it.

So you've got one vote for the BU353 and one for the GR213. Do what you want with that.

hondamac · 09-24-2007, 06:12 PM

DarquePervert,

Where do you have your gps mounted? I read (don't know where) that the BU 353 is so good that it can be mounted under a seat, and still pick up a location in a garage.

Is that true? have you had any issues with city driving in urban environments, or in areas with deep foliage?

MAHERIANO,

Where do you have the holux mounted? How does it work in urban and rural areas with dense foliage?

DarquePervert · 09-24-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hondamac

Where do you have your gps mounted? I read (don't know where) that the BU 353 is so good that it can be mounted under a seat, and still pick up a location in a garage.

Is that true? have you had any issues with city driving in urban environments, or in areas with deep foliage?

I don't know about the under-seat theory.
Mine is presently on my dash. Ultimately it will be under a layer of plastic dash. I've tested it this position and there is no degradation in performance.

hondamac · 09-24-2007, 07:34 PM

Think it would work in the glove box?

Also, is this how it would work

GPS -------> powered USB hub ---------> carputer (mac mini)

OR, do I need to power it separately? I'd like something that can just be plugged into the computer via usb.

Maheriano · 09-24-2007, 07:52 PM

It's Sirf Star III, it'll work anywhere. I have mine inside the fan shroud stuck to a piece of metal in there. There's a magnet in the 213 so it sticks (VERY WELL) to any metal around it. I put it on the side of my desk and needed 2 hands to get it off. I just popped the vent off, put it inside and put the vent back on. Nobody can see it.

You also asked how I find it in urban areas with dense foliage. I just used this last month to drive about 9000 kilometers from Calgary, Alberta to Atlanta, Georgia and never had a problem with it anywhere. It's bulletproof.

bluelceii · 09-24-2007, 08:45 PM

I have the BU353 also... sitting in my desk stuck on my PC (magnet) and every time I go to mess with it, I ALWAYS get at least 8/12 satelites every time I open iGuidance. im with DarquePervert with this one... i think both will do excellent but as for personal opinions..... BU353 gets a vote from me just because I already have it.

hondamac · 09-24-2007, 08:57 PM

Okay...thanks a lot guys. Both seem amazing from what you all have described. Price is now the deciding factor. I think i'm gonna go with the HOLUX as it is 72 cnd. as opposed to 78 cnd. nothing major, but every penny counts. I like the idea of the magnet. Of course e-bay might have it cheaper

ThurzNite · 09-24-2007, 10:33 PM

http://www.usglobalsat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=247
Looks like the bu-353 has an internal battery so you won't have cold starts as often. Doesn't seem to be my case, it still takes 1min to locate satellites.

My IG4 does not jump around as much when I place the puck on the dash, vs passenger floorboard.

Jae

hondamac · 09-25-2007, 06:03 AM

Anyone here use the HOLUX with mac?

Phatsacks · 09-25-2007, 06:10 AM

I just got the Holux GR-213 a few days ago and can't even use it.

Their website has been down for days.

01black_ac · 11-19-2007, 01:59 PM

Does the BU-353 actually have a battery inside it? The only thing I see in the specs is:

5. Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition

which I presume to be a capacitor... For you folks with BU-353, have any of you opened it up and know for sure that there's a battery inside it..? I'm debating between the BU-353 and the Holux right now since my old gps is taking forever to get satellite lock and needs to be replaced.

'01