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(More customer reviews)The receiver works fine. It seems to operate about the same as my last receiver (Holux GPSlim 236), which was stolen out of my car at the "full service" car wash. The 236 was a SiRF III chipset, and didn't acquire as many satellites, but was reliable for the 2-3 years I had it. I read some bad reviews about Blue-tooth dying in the current 236, so I opted to try a different unit this time.
This M-1000 works the same, but it doesn't use a SiRF III chip set. The M-1000 connects to more satellites, but this doesn't really help make things works any differently or better for me. I am using TomTom Navigator 6 on my Treo 755p, and as long as I get multiple satellites, it just works. I have periodic issues with my Treo not syncing to the receiver. My previous GPSlim 236 had the same problem, but seemed to have them less often. Usually, I can just wait, or power the receiver off and back on, and it will connect fine. Seems to be able to connect inside when my GPSlim 236 might not have been able to, so I think it has a little better sensitivity. Battery life is good, though I haven't really tried to see how long it lasts. I only have to recharge it after I forget that it is on leave it going all day and overnight.
I have not tried the included software, but I never have needed to, so I can't comment on it.
I love the configuration I have. I like Garmins more than TomTom Navigator 6, but having TomTom on my phone is AWESOME! Some phones have GPS mappig capabilities, but they don't have voice guidance which is what TomTom provides. The Holux receiver is small, so it fits in my pocket or in a cubbyhole in my car dash.
Good value at the price.
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Holux M-1000 - GPS receiver moduleThe HOLUX M-1000 Wireless Bluetooth OPS Receiver is a total solution OPS receiver with Bluetooth, UART interface and built-in rechargeable battery for high sensitivity to tracking signal.
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