Gps Census

[dragonslayere]

Hey, I'm new here and debating if i should get gps for my psp or an actual gps unit.

so i would like for you fine people to help me and possible others to decide.

I would like to start a list so i/we can see which gps is better for my/our area.
Please reply in this format.

name: your real name or forum name
gps unit: type of gps used
location: area you are from
sats: # of sats
time: how long to lock on

Thanks to anyone that participates!

[PDG]

name: your real name or forum name
PDG / Pendragon

gps unit: type of gps used
PSP-290 *Imported from Japan* + Holux M1000 *Freebie thanx to Hansi at www.psxcare.com

location: area you are from
Stockholm / Sweden

sats: # of sats
16-20

time: how long to lock on
PSP-290 takes about 2-3 mins
PSP-290 + Extention cable takes about 0.45 - 1 mins:thumbup:
Holux M1000 takes about 35 seconds :)

PSP Units used:
2x PSP with older Mobos running 3.52 M33-4
1x PSP with TA-082 Mobo running 3.52 M33-4

Other Info:
For the Holux i made a Custom cable and i also got a factorymade one from the store Deniska recomended. I also ordered a Extentioncable for my PSP-290 and that speeds up the lock because it does not get interference from the PSP :)

[giks]

name: your real name or forum name
Giks

gps unit: type of gps used
PSP 290

location: area you are from
Orléans / France

sats: # of sats
12-14

time: how long to lock on
PSP-290 : takes about 2 mins

PSP Units used:
1x PSP with TA-082 running 3.40 OE

[Brokoslav]

name:
Brokoslav

gps unit:
PSP 290

my location:
Czech republic (Europe)

sats:
max fix 9 from 11 visible or so

time: how long to lock on
my PSP-290 takes about 1-5 mins
depending on my current location
(open space or between buildings in the city)
it takes longer time when first-fixing during driving

PSP Units used:
1x PSP with older Mobo running 3.52 M33-4

Other Info:
i only would like to thank for mapthis!

[Codaz]

name: Codaz
gps unit: PSP-290 (import from Japan)
location: Netherlands
sats: 8-10
time: 2 minutes

This will definately be better when i receive my extension usb cable from Hong Kong somewhere next week.

[PDG]

This will definately be better when i receive my extension usb cable from Hong Kong somewhere next week.

Oh i forgot that ;)
I just edited my first post with info about using the extentioncable ;)

*Sorry* :thumbup:

[dragonslayere]

any one from the US want to post their input? seems like its only a big hit in the east...

[doreenerzz]

name: Doreen
gps unit: type of gps used: PSP-290
location: Los Angeles, CA
sats: 8-10
time: 2-3 mins

[nikkinguyen]

name: Nikinguyen
gps unit: PSP-290
location: Boston, MA
sats: 6-10
time: 3-5minutes

[harryohh]

name:harryohh
gps unit: psp-290(get a holux)
location:Cork,Ireland
sats:4-6(lock ons)
time:3-5mins

[Art]

GPS units owned and used: too many to mention,
but mostly Gamrmin models.
Just about every Etrex model, most Street Pilot models,
Two GPS mouse models.
One handheld Magellan model.

If you seriously rely on it,
I think a commercial unit wins hands down in almost every way.
I have found MapThis! to be a great suppliment though, and up there in coolness.
I'm not sure if any commercial unit can use sat images yet which are great for hiking.
If you already have a PSP, it's a cheap way to start.

I don't see why the time taken to gain a position fix
would be such a high priority over other features,
and think the data presented here will be iffy at best.
Note the differences in data for the same model unit already.

[GoDE]

Name: GoDE

GPS Unit: Holux M1000 (my own) and Holux 236 tested
One DIY cable and one from the store

Location: Bonn/Germany

Sats: # min 6

Time: ~35sec - 3min
Depends on the place you switched the gps on

PSP Units used: 1x PSP running 3.52 M33#4