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bub181
Australia
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 Posted - 05 oct. 2007 : 08:37:00
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Hi,
I want to buy three bluetooth GPS receivers, and I want to be able to use them for walking, so I want static navigation to be turned off and I want them to update properly at low speeds. I was looking at the i-Blue737 or the Holux M-1000B because they have a long battery life and they are relatively cheap.
I was told that the i-Blue737 receivers have static navigation turned off for firmware revisions 1.94 and newer. What is the firmware revision of the i-Blue737 receivers you sell?
Can you tell me if static navigation is turned off on the Holux M-1000B? I know that static navigation was on with the previous model, the M-1000.
And is the 10% discount you offer to GPSpassion members on the total order amount, or does it not apply to the shipping?
Thanks!
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semsons
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 05 oct. 2007 : 23:24:42
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Technically, there is no such thing as static navigation on MTK chipset.
Static Navigation is SiRF specific design function. Earlier MTK firmware has some low speeding tracking issue and some people refers to this as Static Navigation. However, this is not the same as Static Navigation filter on SiRF chipset. With SiRF chipset, this is a design feature and can be turned on or off depending on user's preference. On MTK chipset, it is a bug and is fixed with later firmware.
Starting with firmware V1.92, the low speed tracking issues has been addressed by MTK and has been fixed. As far as we know, any MTK based GPS we shipped after May, 2007 already has the updated firmware. This applies to any MTK chipset based receiver we carry including i-Blue 737/747, Holux M-1000/M-1000B/M-1200, i.Trek M5+, Qstarz BT-Q816/818. |
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semsons
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 06 oct. 2007 : 00:08:39
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| 10% discount code applies to the product only. It does not apply to shipping fees. |
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bub181
Australia
13 Posts |
Posted - 07 oct. 2007 : 01:52:42
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| Thanks for the informative reply. I'll be ordering 2 of the i-Blue737 receivers and 1 Holux M-1000B receiver. Are you able to check to make sure that I will be getting devices with the latest firmware that has the low speed bug fixed? Thanks! |
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semsons
USA
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Posted - 09 oct. 2007 : 00:54:14
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| Yes, all the i-Blue 737 and Holux M-1000B we sold are received within one month. Thus, they all have the latest firmware without low speed tracking issue. |
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bub181
Australia
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Posted - 09 oct. 2007 : 03:01:23
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| Okay, that's great. Thanks! |
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studdocs
India
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iGPS
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Posted - 30 oct. 2007 : 22:32:27
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About to purchase a M-1200, wanted to confirm that Semsons will indeed ship me a receiver with updated firmware that will allow me to track at walking speeds.
Planning to use this with an iPAQ and TOMTOM NAV 6.0. Any expected problems?
Lastly, I'm purchasing this instead of the GPSlim 240 because of increased sensitivy and longer battery life. Is this save to say? Any disadvantages of the M-1200 vs 240?
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semsons
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 01 nov. 2007 : 00:19:43
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1. Holux M-1200 is a newer unit than M-1000. Thus, the firmware will be V1.92 or later.
2. You can use it with TomTom and iPaq without any problem.
3. Holux M-1200 is not more sensitive than GPSlim 240. However, the battery life is much better due to MTK chipset's lower power consumption. We think M-1200 is a great alternative to GPSlim 240. |
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aramis1
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Posted - 06 mars 2008 : 13:12:33
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quote:
Originally posted by bub181
Hi,I'll be ordering 2 of the i-Blue737 receivers and 1 Holux M-1000B receiver. Are you able to check to make sure that I will be getting devices with the latest firmware that has the low speed bug fixed? Thanks!
hi,
you have both i-Blue737 and Holux M-1000B receivers. Please say me, which one is better. i am planning to buy a BT GPS receiver. I think about i-Blue737 Holux M-1000B qstraz 818.
Which one is better as your opinion? Or anything else?
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semsons
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 11 mars 2008 : 22:18:21
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| All i-Blue 737 now uses new 51ch firmware. We recommend this unit over Holux M-1000B. Qstarz 818 has similar performance and design compared to i-Blue 737. The main difference is larger capacity battery. i.Trek M7 is currently the best unit in terms of function. It offers dual USB / Bluetooth interface and up to 5Hz update rate. |
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sliffy
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Posted - 20 mai 2008 : 17:53:48
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| I have a HOLUX M-1200 with old firmware. Is it feasible to update firmware or shoul I get another one to solve LSB? |
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semsons
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 29 mai 2008 : 23:22:50
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Unfortunately, Holux does not provide firmware to resellers. We recommend that you contact Holux support directly at www.holux.com and see if they can provide the firmware for you.
Otherwise, we recommend any other MTK units with the new 51ch firmware. |
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stangri
Canada
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Posted - 12 oct. 2008 : 06:58:46
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I'm sorry to reanimate an old thread, but I was just informed by Holux that the static (low speed) fix problem is applicable to ALL Holux M1200 units and is essentially the bug/feature of the MTK chip. I'm going to stay away from Holux products with the MTK chips now.
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gpspassion
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svrkprabhakar
Japan
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Posted - 23 juin 2010 : 09:36:01
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| Hi, can anyone tell how to fix the multi-path problem (or crazy tracks much away from the actual walking path) with the Holux M1200-E I am experiencing? I am feeling bad purchasing this unit due to this since it is almost not usable in walking speeds. Not sure if I can return it or not, I got it from Ebay. |
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