Help me with this GPS

kickercivic1 · 08-03-2005, 08:27 PM

I am going to order my gps on friday. I narrowed down my choice. either this http://www.ps-gps.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=10

Or

http://www.buygpsnow.com/item.aspx?itemid=432

Say if money in not a big problem becuase they are only $25 apart and i was going to spend money and use it everyday then which one is better buy?

ACHIEVER · 08-03-2005, 09:57 PM

I've been pondering the same thing kicker. Since they are both so new (with the new chipset) the answer probably isn't clear.
Hope those in the know will chime in.

BoyNextDoor · 08-03-2005, 10:00 PM

Hey guys. I have the second one. At least will have it by next week. It's in the fedex system right now. As soon as i get it, i'll test it, and probably do a side-by-side comparison to the current Rikaline 6010. I'll let you know...

kickercivic1 · 08-03-2005, 10:28 PM

I am thinking of getting th second one because they have same chips in there, but i am not sure.. I am ordering it on friday. Even if my mind in not made up. I am just going to flip the coin

BoyNextDoor · 08-03-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kickercivic1

I am thinking of getting th second one because they have same chips in there, but i am not sure.. I am ordering it on friday. Even if my mind in not made up. I am just going to flip the coin

i don't know about the first one, but the second one is at least in stock, and they shipped after 1 business day. Should be here by monday, or friday if fedex express saver is doing what it's supposed to... They are also very helpfull in verything...

Chris31 · 08-03-2005, 11:26 PM

I hear this SIRF chipset alot...are they really that much better than let say the garmin GPS receiver?

I think my garmins is sensitive down to -165db this sirf is only down to -159db.

How much better are they? Reason why I asked cuse I have a project and want to know if its worth supporting the SIRF protocols.

thanatos106 · 08-03-2005, 11:51 PM

I was about to make the same question about this product compare to the OEM garmin that JC and Roy have.

Chris31 · 08-04-2005, 12:05 AM

http://www.sepura.co.uk/news-detail.php?id=87

The SRP2000 GPS receiver is 1000 times more sensitive than standard GPS receivers are. This allows the terminal to function in urban areas with tall buildings and inside many buildings, environments where most GPS devices fail.

Low Signal Strength receiver
-180dBW acquisition sensitivity
-185dBW tracking sensitivity

thanatos106 · 08-04-2005, 12:07 AM

Nice.... and the price is good too.

EDIT:

BTW this will help my GF to no get lost inside the parking lot..

Chris31 · 08-04-2005, 12:09 AM

Might get away without DR in most cases.

kickercivic1 · 08-04-2005, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris31

http://www.sepura.co.uk/news-detail.php?id=87

The SRP2000 GPS receiver is 1000 times more sensitive than standard GPS receivers are. This allows the terminal to function in urban areas with tall buildings and inside many buildings, environments where most GPS devices fail.

Low Signal Strength receiver
-180dBW acquisition sensitivity
-185dBW tracking sensitivity

This is also 1000 time more then this to receiver.

Chris31 · 08-04-2005, 12:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kickercivic1

This is also 1000 time more then this to receiver.

-185db and -159db are not the same thing.

kickercivic1 · 08-04-2005, 08:59 AM

I meant money wise. Sorry didn't word it right.

BoyNextDoor · 08-04-2005, 10:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris31

-185db and -159db are not the same thing.

Watch out. There is a difference between dBW and dBm i have to google it, but i know there is a conversion tool somewhere. also this new gps with the conversion is more sensitive than yours. I remember reading something on this over a gpspassion, but can't seem to find it again. I'll try my beast.

Chris31 · 08-04-2005, 12:40 PM

Cool...let us know about the sensitivity and signal quality.

Theres seems to be alot of confusion as to which GPS is better.