Martin wrote:
> On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:09:20 GMT, "Dennis Pogson"
> <dennis_pogson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> I recently bought a brand-new Bluetooth-only GPS for a pittance on
>> E-bay and can re****t that it is simply superb in use. Connects with
>> my laptop in around 3 seconds from switch on, 54 channels,
>
> Isn't 12 the maximum number in the constellation that are visible at
> any particular time?
>
>> very sensitive in enclosed
>> spaces, vibration-sensor switch on, long battery life between
>> charges from lithium-ion battery, tiny beyond belief, and very
>> accurate (variation is less than 3 metres when compared to my
>> Garmin).
>
> Isn't the variation dependent on the refresh rate and the signal
> provided?
I was comparing the positions with the GPS's set up side-by-side about 3
feet apart.
>> My most recent mapping Garmin GPSMAP 60CS, which I've had for around
>> 2 years now, cost me an arm and a leg, the Bluetooth device cost me
>> £14.99!
>>
>> Who says the cost of sailing/navigation isn't coming down?
>>
>> Expect to generate a lot of flack from the
>> parallel-ruler/pencil/EP/compass brigade, but who cares? £14-99 for
>> a GPS can't be bad!
>
> What is the new price, Dennis?
> <looks in piggy bank>
The buy-it-now price is £17.99. I bid £14.99 and won the auction.
Shouldn't
be too difficult.
Dennis.
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