Complete List of PocketPC GPS Receivers
(updated March 11, 2004)

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• 1000 mAh Lithium Battery
• 55x86x23mm/xg

• A specially designed version of the Globalsat BT GPS
• 47x84x27mm/98g

• Modular concept (Bluetooth, USB, Serial, PDA)
• Bluetooth docking station

• Logging functions
• Permanent installation in car (no battery)
• There is a version with no logging functions

• The first wireless GPS  released in October 2002
• Also released under the Socket Com name in 11/02
• 50x90x17mm/60g

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• First "dual-mode" Standard/High-Sensitivty CF GPS
• Uses a 1,200mAh removable "nokia 8xxx type" battery

• The first portable GPS with an integrated Bluetooth connection

• Looks similar to the Emtac BT GPS, but larger
• Offers a longer than average 8 hr battery life
• Comes with latest 2.30 SiRF firmware
• 47x84x27mm/98g

• "slipper" concept
• uses standard Nokia baterry
• wors with 303E/MMF/S

• Works as a dual bluetooth/mouse GPS
• Battery life of about 9 hours
• Comes in 3 colors (black, white and pearl)

• First shown at CES in January 2003
• Shown again at CeBIT in 03/03
• 45x83x18mm/78g

• Announced at CES on 01/09/03
• Shown again at CeBIT in 03/03

• Bluetooth docking station concept
• 720mAh battery for 6 hours of operation
• 60x85x25mm/85g

• First Xtrac Bluetooth GPS
• 1,650mAh battery for up to 16 hours of battery life
• Has "wings" of 3 different color

• Shown at CeBIT
• Has a built-in data logger of 33,000 points

• Smallest BT GPS receiver!

• 3 AAA Batteries
• 42x63x27mm/71g

• 900mAh battery for 8 hours of operation
• 54.5x92x22mm/78g

• 3AAA batteries
• 50x70x24mm/84g
• OEM version of BGP-1000

• Powered by Leadtek BT GPS module
• Comes with a "ton" of accessories!
• 47x86x18mm/76g

• Currently bundled with StarCaddy. Note that their site shows the old Leadtek 9534 too. They chose not to use it after all.

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• The second "thin" CF GPS receiver. To be released in Late 2002 by OEMs and possibly directly by Cadmus Micro

• An OEM version of the excellent Fortuna PocketTrack at a price that's hard to beat!

• A "rhino" antenna for improved reception
• Was the second CF GPS receiver to use the IIe/LP chipset

• First "dual-mode" Standard/High-Sensitivty CF GPS

• A pretty unique concept with a large 15 hour battery.

• Hardly bigger or heavier than a CF...without the antenna of course!

• Comes with latest 2.30 SiRF firmware
• Comes with extra long antenna
• 95x47x17mm

• HI 302 used to be sold bundled by Teletype ³
• HI 303 has a "swinging" antenna for optimal reception
• HI 303MMF is both a CF GPS receiver and mouse GPS receiver (90mA)
• HI303E uses an Everore chipset (120mA)
• HI303S uses the Xtrac software (90mA)

• First CF GPS to use the new IIe/LP chipset
• Sold by Semsons under iTrek name

• First CF GPS to use the new Xtrac FW
• Offers amazing sensitivity and allows for indoor positioning!
• Uses "averaging" which delays the position slightly

• First "thin" CF GPS receiver
• First version had poor reception and was recalled, new one announced for September 2002 - Delayed

• A bulkier form factor for improved reception

• Same as above with a modified firmware
• There is also a "high sensitivity" version that bears similarities with the Xtrac receivers

• First  GPS found in stores (Fry's) AFAIK

• First CF GPS with a low power Trimble chip 
•  8 channels instead of the usual 12, hard to tell if it will make a difference in reception

• One of the smaller CF GPS receivers
• Uses high sensitivity Xtrac software
• Comes in a "Bretling quality" box!

• One of the smaller CF GPS receivers
• Uses high sensitivity Xtrac software

• v1 appears to be an OEM version of Haicom 302 CF GPS
• v2 appears to be an OEM version of Fortuna PocketTrack
• The "recreation model" is an OEM version of the SysOnChip CF GPS Plus (Xtrac)

• An Emtac design
• A CF type II format for better RF shielding

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• A tiny form factor and the cheapest price around !
• Based on the rarer Evermore chipset

• A tiny mouse
• Serial or USB interface (not PDA ready)

• First IIe/LP mouse GPS
• Sold by Semsons under iTrek name
• 59x47x21mm

• Based on the rarer Evermore chipset
• HI303MMF is a dual CF/Mouse GPS
• HI204E is waterproof

• Is available with a wide range of adapters (iPaq, Casio, Jornada, XDA, RS232, USB, etc..)
• Semsons sell the XDA version

• Comes bundled with Destinator and TomTom or sold separately by parts suppliers like  Newegg
• The TomTom mouse receivers are based on these two models

• Comes bundled with Pharos Ostia or sold separately
• Does not respond to CE Monitor commands

• One of the cheapest solutions
• Seems to have been discontinued in early 2003

• First Xtrac mouse GPS
• Uses high sensitivity Xtrac software
• Compatible with Holux cables

• A favorite for its design!
• US Reseller for Royaltek (maybe same as above)

• Has a separate display for power and satellite status

• Designed specifically for the HP iPaq PPC
• Bundled with navigation software
• Operates at 57,600bps or the highest available baudrate (not CoPilot version apparently)

• Will be sold worldwide as a standalone unit by Transplant (Emtac Brand in Europe)
• Sold by Travroute as a bundle with Pocket CoPilot
• Designed specifically for the HP iPaq PocketPCs
• Adds an optional antenna compared with Navman sleeve

Integrated Navigation Solutions

• Built on a Palm OS5 platform
• Announced at CES on 01/09/03
• Shown again at CeBIT in 03/03
• Uses SD memory slots

• Monochrome and no voice
• 19mb memory (no expansion)

• Color (fairly low res) and voice
• Proprietary (and expensive) expansion memory

• Higher re/colors
• No battery

• Same as 2610
• Adds "dead reckoning"

• Announced at CES on 01/09/03
• Shown again at CeBIT in 03/03
• Uses the SmartMAP software (similar to SmartST Pro)
• Uses SD memory slots