IOGEAR's Bluetooth GPS is a real-time navigation system. The Bluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and deliver the data to mobile computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low-power design and long-life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses. It is portable and lightweight, so you can put it on the dashboard or any other location that provides a direct line of sight to the sky. The included map data covers the U.S. and Canada, in detailed street names, even major interests such as restaurants and parks. The navigation software gives detailed driving direction in text, graphic and voice. The voice instruction indicates distance, and turns. The software also includes other convenient features such as speed detection, alternative local-only routes, programming buttons on PDAs for convenience, 3-D display option, trip time estimation, etc. You will never get lost again!
Features
Type: GPS Kit
Receiver: 8 Channel - Bluetooth GPS Receiver
Antenna: Built In
Software Included: IOGEAR US and Canada
Warranty: 3 Year Warranty
IOGear Bluetooth GPS Kit Specifications
Part # GBGPS201
Manufacturer
IOGEAR
Manufacturer Part #
GBGPS201
Product Type
Product Type
GPS System
Receiver
8 channel - Bluetooth GPS receiver
Update Rate
1/second
Accuracy
Position - 5 m
Velocity - 0.1 m/sec
Interface
NMEA 0183
Antenna
Built-in
GPS Module Features
Voice prompts
Software Included
IOGEAR U.S. and Canada
Acquisition Times
Cold
120 sec
Warm
40 sec
Hot
12 sec
PC System Requirements for GPS
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Min RAM Size
256 MB
PDA System Requirements for GPS
OS Required
Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2002
Min RAM Size
64 MB
GPS Compatibility
Interface
Bluetooth
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Car power adapter, AC power adapter, lanyard, carrying pouch
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature
-4 °F
Max Operating Temperature
140 °F
Dimensions
( W x D x H )
Unit
2.4" x 4 " x 1"
Warranty
3 years warranty
IOGear Bluetooth GPS Kit Features
Features
Easy connect to your favorite mobile devices with the Bluetooth wireless technology
simple, intuitive installation and activation
Includes the latest regional maps
Real-time link to multiple GPS satellites for pin-point precision
Clear voice instructions indicates distance and turns
Quick, automatic route recalculation if you miss a turn
Superior power saving circuitry allows 25 hours of constant operation
Software
The included map data covers the U.S. and Canada, in detailed street names, even major points of interest such as museums, parks, restaurants and hospitals. The navigation software gives detailed driving directions in text, graphic and voice. Voice instruction conveniently alerts driver of next approaching turn and distance Automatic guidance feature zooms in when approaching a turn, making it easier and safe to view map directions Programmable PDA hotkeys to perform common tasks with the touch of a button Trip recording and playback for future reference Customizable routing options give you the flexibility to tailor your trip based on quickest route, shortest distance, major roads, and local streets Driver-friendly features include 3D map view for a realistic experience; day and night color schemes for better view based on the time of day; and Point-of-Interest icons help you easily identify parks, hospitals, etc. Other convenient features include speed detection, trip time estimation, and trip demonstration mode.
Requirements Desktop/Laptop: Windows ME/2000/XP Minimum of 256MB system RAM and at least 512MB of free hard disk space Must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile.
PDA (Pocket PC): PDA must have at least 266 MHz processor with at least 64MB main memory At least 64MB storage card to load additional maps Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or later PDA must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile.
IOGear Bluetooth GPS Kit Included Items
1 GPS receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology
1 Quick Start guide for hardware
1 Quick Start guide for map software
1 CD with User Documentation, GPS software and map data