Home | Stories | Reviews | TreoCast | Treo Store | Accessories | Software | Discussion at webOS Nation | Mobile | About | Search   treocentral.com >> Products & Reviews >> Accessories GlobalSat BT-338 Bluetooth GPS Receiver Wed Apr 5, 2006 - 11:44 AM EDT - By Xious Sonenberg Table of Contents Overview> AccuracyConclusion Accuracy Packing such a mighty punch in such a small package, it is pretty amazing that this little gizmo can give you more accurate GPS data than many units that cost twice as much. Even today, car mounted GPS units cost as much as $2000 to $4000! In contrast, adding this capability to your Treo will run you a fraction of that cost and provide better, faster and more flexible service. For dash mounting, you may want to pick up a Velcro pad at your local craft mart, as the there is none included in the box, though I suggest just sticking the receiver in your console as it is fairly convenient and allows you to keep it plugged in. The unit ships with both a 12v charging / power cord, and an AC wall wart to power up its easily removable battery pack which is spec’d at an amazing 17 hours of continuous use. The unit is also smart enough to go into low power mode, and then turn its self off completely when out of Bluetooth transmission range for more than a few minutes. Tapping the power button wakes it up, so it reacquires the satellites faster than Garfield can eat lasagna. Because the unit is battery powered and very small, it is also very portable; stow it in your pocket in its snazzy leather case (included in the box) to navigate those tricky city bus routes or trolley cars in San Fran without breaking a sweat. When you are done for the day, you can charge the unit without having to remove it from the case – in fact, because of how easily the BT-338 locks onto signals you may as well keep it cozy in its protective case until you want to swap in a fresh battery. This unassuming little receiver doesn’t need a clear view of the sky to work its magic. I’ve tucked the BT-338 in my glove box, my console, and under a Dunkin Donuts box on my passenger seat. None of these locations provided any impediment to the GPS unit whatsoever, and I received an instant satellite lock in all three locations, so dash mounting isn’t even needed. This power and portability also makes this the ideal receiver for GPS-savvy golfers and campers. Going out in the wilderness with your Treo and the GlobalSat will make your rendezvous with nature more pleasant and less dangerous as you’ll be able to find your way back to your campsite or trusty ranger station with total confidence and ease. You can even wear the receiver on a lanyard or keychain, using the ingenuously integrated cutout at the top of the unit. GlobalSat certainly didn’t cut any corners when planning on how people would carry their tiny silver bauble. But just having GPS data isn’t going to be quite enough to work with if you want street based navigation, so you’ll probably want to pick up a copy of Mapopolis or another popular mapping package so you can track your travels with high accuracy on your next trek across Death Valley, Yellowstone National Park or your local urban jungle. The package does come with GPS software for Windows Mobile – handy for 700w owners but pretty much useless to 650 or future 700p users. The included software does not do mapping of any kind, so in any case you’ll have to purchase GPS mapping software and maps on your own. This receiver couldn’t be much easier to use. With one touch of a button the unit is on and ready, syncing perfectly with (in my case) Mapopolis and feeding locational data to the Treo without a hitch. It’s hard to express in words exactly how cool it is to have such breathtakingly powerful technology in such a small package. A gadget like this is a must have in my opinion for all Treo owners, and it works well with many other Treo accessories and goodies such as the Arkon CM910 car mount. Plug in a cassette adapter or FM transmitter and get the full “factory built-in GPS” feeling, (well, except for the Treo’s 2” screen).. as your mapping software talks through your car stereo. Having your Treo talk directions to you with no visible transmitter is simply trés chic, and sure to impress even the most blasé passengers. In fact, because you can keep the receiver hidden away, it is absolutely a perfect mate to the Seidio G4500M speakerphone car kit for the ultimate luxurious look and feel. Keep in mind that many GPS car kits on the market don’t use the SiRF Star III chipset, so if you want the latest, fastest, and one of the most portable GPS receivers out there, the GlobalSat BT-338 is definitely the way to go. 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