Cheap GPS mice

lummox · 02-28-2004, 10:08 AM

What do people think of these 2 mice http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=4668 and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...category=4668? are they likely to be any good? and will they work with all the different software availible?

Thanks

Pale Rider · 02-28-2004, 11:38 AM

I personally have not used a GPS mouse but I have read where plenty of ppl use them with no problem. I intend on gettin one in the future.

Rockhammer · 02-28-2004, 07:12 PM

That appears to be the same GPS as the Rayming TN-200.

http://www.rayming.com/products/tripnav_tn200.htm

I've had the TN-200 for over a year now and have had no problems whatsoever. If it is the same as the TN-200, it will work with any software that supports NMEA, which should be about everything. Mine works well with Street Atlas 2004 and with Netstumbler.

GScherler · 02-28-2004, 08:06 PM

I bought this one and am very happy with it. I use Delorme 2003 software with it and it locks on before I get the program up and running. Whenever I check I have had 8+ sats locked on. I paid $67 US for mine. I am sure you will like it.
Good luck,
Gary

***added: After reading dtr's message I thought I should add that I too mount my BU-303 on the roof of my SUV. I have not had any problems from snow or rain and it's built in magnet holds well without any movement.

Quote: Originally Posted by lummox

What do people think of these 2 mice http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=4668 and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...category=4668? are they likely to be any good? and will they work with all the different software availible?

Thanks

dtr · 02-28-2004, 09:16 PM

I use one of these with Travroute CoPilot And it is fantastic, Plus the specifications state that the unit is waterproof. I have it mounted on my boot (trunk) lid (it's Magnetic), and it has seen some massive amounts of water and hasn't missed a beat.
Four and a half stars.
(DTR Is in no way affiliated with the maker of these quality products)

Bobby Digital · 02-28-2004, 10:37 PM

I have the one in the second link (LED on the side) and I got it off ebay as well. It works great with Mappoint 2004. Refreshes and locks quite quickly. It even worked through the roof of my car (mouse sitting on seat).

trd604 · 02-28-2004, 10:56 PM

i am also kinda thinkin of getting that one....

Superduck · 02-28-2004, 11:42 PM

Please excuse the stupid question, but why are these called 'mice'?

Aside, what's the difference between one of these and a regular GPS receiver, like a Rand McNalley, Delorme or Earthmate etc?

Kris

Laidback · 02-29-2004, 06:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Superduck

Please excuse the stupid question, but why are these called 'mice'?

'cause they like cheese!

lummox · 02-29-2004, 08:00 AM

Thanks for all your advice guys

trd604 · 03-08-2004, 03:46 PM

i just won the ebay auction for the mice gps. hope to get it soon

Nico3k · 03-14-2004, 11:13 PM

thouse are very good. they are the bu-303. i got mine few days ago and its working perfectly with every program that can take advantage of a GPS. destinator, netstumbler, mappoint to name a few.

stevieg · 03-16-2004, 05:20 AM

Just bought one via ebay - there seems to be tons of them!!! (searched for USB GPS). To anyone that's bought one, how long did they take to arrive?

lummox · 03-16-2004, 04:12 PM

I won (and paid for) mine over two weeks ago. That said they are coming from Hong Kong so I guess they guy is rowing it over to me!

sfay93 · 03-16-2004, 04:40 PM

I got this one:

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/gmouse.html

They shipped here in 3 days for like $10. I am very happy with it's performance. Locks onto the satellites very quickly. Less than 20 seconds most times.

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