Gps Census

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!

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 :)

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

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!

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.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Codaz

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

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

*Sorry* :thumbup:

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

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

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

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