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| semsons |
Posted - 03 juin 2006 : 05:30:20
Three new GPS products are available for June, 2006.
i.Trek M5 BT GPS
i.Trek M5 is a new BT GPS with unique carbon-look shell, auto on/off function, and WAAS/EGNOS enabled by default. As with all i.Trek GPS products, GpsGate software is included with purchase.
http://www.semsons.com/im5blgpsrewa.html
Wintec WBT-200 multi-function GPS
Wintec WBT-200 is a 3-in-1 GPS with Bluetooth, USB, and data logger functions. The included G-tool can output data log to Google Earth.
http://www.semsons.com/wi3mugpsrebt.html
InView N-911 PDA with integrated GPS
InView is an affordable Pocket PC with integrated GPS. The 18-bit LTPS TFT screen offers better color resolution than standard PDA LCD screen.
http://www.semsons.com/inn9popcwiin.html
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| mv577 |
Posted - 13 mars 2007 : 21:57:57
Thank you for the reply! It seems like I won't have too many issues... I'm not a fanatic who can't wait a couple of seconds... and I rarely travel to the city...
Thank you again... I will most likely order later today...
Mike |
| semsons |
Posted - 12 mars 2007 : 23:21:44
Compared to SiRF II chipset, SiRF III mainly has faster TTFF and better sensitivty. If you are mainly use the InView N-911 outdoors with good view of the sky, the sensitivty shouldn't be a concern. SiRF III on average acquires fix 10 - 15 sec. faster on a cold start. However, if you use the InView N-911 on daily basis, then the hot fix time won't be difference from SiRF III.
Compared N-911 to SiRF III, you will likely notice difference in
1) When you use the unit first time, InView N-911 will take longer to get a fix.
2) If you travel to places like downtown NY with lots of tall buildings, then there is a chance InView N-911 will not get a signal while Holux 236 will. |
| mv577 |
Posted - 12 mars 2007 : 18:51:58
I have searched a bit and am not finding much in the way of reviews for the INVIEW N-911...
Basically I am looking for a pda w/ built in GPS that I can run IGUIDANCE V3 on... I am running a Dell Axim x30 w/ the Holux GR236 receiver and Iguidance and have been pleased... the second PDA will be mainly for my bike... where it's hard to mount the pda and receiver...
Anyway... The Semons price on the Inview cannot be overlooked... I am concerned on the performance difference between Sirf II and Sirf III though... will I see a noticable difference from my Holux Sirf III??
If there is a thread that answers this question I appologize I didn't find it first...
Thanks in advance for your thoughts / time...
Mike |
| gpspassion |
Posted - 31 juil. 2006 : 09:46:27
Welcome but you should probably catch up with the specific thread about the WBT-100/200 in the main forums. As far as I know there is no compass on the 200 so that screen won't do anything. As for 5 meter variations when stationary this is quite normal especially if you are indoors for instance.
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| peterfier |
Posted - 31 juil. 2006 : 08:31:50
I recently purchased the WBT-200 receiver and am overall very happy with it, however there do seem to be a few issues I'm having with the software.
1) The compass training doesn't work for me. I turn on learning, spin the gps receiver around a few times as directed and click done. Nothing happens. The heading doesn't seem to update on any regular basis.
2) I haven't gotten the integration with Google Earth to work. There is a box that's supposed to contain a list of the current tracks saved on the receiver, however this text box never contains anything for me.
3) The altitude especially, and the accuracy in general seem to be less than optimal. If the receiver is stationary, it seems to "wander" as much as 5 meters or so. This might just be a fact of life with this receiver but I'm just wondering if others have seen this. The updated autologging features in the latest firmware/software are pretty much useless for me because of this. It's supposed to only log when there's a change in heading or speed, but both of these seem to vary widely when the unit is stationary.
I have tried various versions of the firmware and software and have the latest installed now 6090 R4, but they all seem to exhibit the same problems.
Like I said, overall I'm pretty happy with this nifty little device, but it would be even better if I could get it to work the way it's meant to.
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| gpspassion |
Posted - 30 juil. 2006 : 04:27:39
You probably want to read this article about SBA and accuracy -> http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/articles.asp?id=185
v4 has better multipath (bounced signals) handling than v3 so it will help in urban environments.
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| woody366 |
Posted - 30 juil. 2006 : 04:05:22
quote:
Originally posted by semsons
Firmware upgrade is not avilable for neither i-Blue nor i.Trek M5. If you are looking for V4 firmware, we recommend i-Blue. If you are looking for WAAS support, go with i.Trek M5.
According to the manufacturer, V4 firmware will not support WAAS.
if v4 will not be supporting waas which is more accurate in US?
i am hearing a lot of bragging that i blue with v4 is very accurate but how can it be more accurate than a waas unit that has error correction from a fixed point ground signal? all details i am reading state that both i-blue and i trek m5 have same accuracy. help me understand how. thanks
woody |
| semsons |
Posted - 29 juil. 2006 : 01:00:46
Firmware upgrade is not avilable for neither i-Blue nor i.Trek M5. If you are looking for V4 firmware, we recommend i-Blue. If you are looking for WAAS support, go with i.Trek M5.
According to the manufacturer, V4 firmware will not support WAAS. |
| woody366 |
Posted - 29 juil. 2006 : 00:22:05
could someone inform me if there is anyone selling i trek m5 with product support and firmware updates. i trek from what i understand is presently v3.7 waiting on update to v4.0 with waas.
awaiting advice,
woody |
| semsons |
Posted - 26 juil. 2006 : 23:38:25
There is no easy way to check that. If you purchase the unit after July 1, then you have V4 firmware. |
| netboy |
Posted - 26 juil. 2006 : 22:55:09
i just got a i-blue gps, how do i check or confirm what version firmware i got? |
| semsons |
Posted - 25 juil. 2006 : 02:25:25
V4 firmware does not support WAAS / EGNOS. Those are two different firmware.
If you want V4 firmware, go with i-Blue. If you want WAAS / EGNOS support, go with M5. |
| admin_0 |
Posted - 25 juil. 2006 : 01:26:07
quote:
Originally posted by semsons
The current shipment arrived about two weeks ago. The manufactuer does not provide firmware update at this time. If the unit becomes defective, we will exchange to the one with new firmware. However, if the unit works, there is no reason to worry about the firmware. Even at V3.7 firmware, i-Blue is still more accurate than SiRF III based receivers with or without WAAS.
If I purchased the M5 now, will there be a way to upgrade the firmware to V4? Also, what are the main differences between the current and V4? Should I wait? |
| semsons |
Posted - 24 juil. 2006 : 22:42:38
Yes, Wintec WBT-100/200 can be used as BT GPS wirelessly or USB GPS through cable connection.
iNav includes both PPC and PC version on the same DVD. No need to purchase additional license. |
| Back-N-Black |
Posted - 23 juil. 2006 : 17:32:14
Excellent, thanks for the quick response.
One more thing, I believe I read that the Wintec can be used as a GPS also on a PC, if PC is BT enabled and also through the USB port. Is this correct or am I mistaken?
If so does the Inav 3 work on a PC w/XP or would I have to purchase a seperate software package. BTW I already have nRoute.
Thanks. |
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