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| Holux GPSlim 240 Wireless Bluetooth GPS Receiver (SiRF III) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Holux
Category: CE
Buy New: $62.00
New (7) Used (3) from $49.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Media: Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4 x 4 x 2
MPN: GR-240
UPC: 874698000143
EAN: 0874698000143
ASIN: B000HDJSNA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Best deal I made all year. February 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this to use with my Sprint HTC Touch running Windows Mobile 6. I use it in conjunction with Google Maps 2.0 beta. I could not ask for anything more in a GPS device. I could only give 4 stars because this was a DEMON to get up and running. Minimal instructions were included in the package and on the site and it took a little bit of research to make it functional. I previously used Sprint's Telenav service on a Blackberry which incurred a monthly fee. I did not use it regularly and felt wasteful the months I spent the money and did not use the product. This is a one-time purchase and the Google Maps is free. That makes it an excellent value for the price overall.
 Sexy, portable but unreliable December 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my very first GPS receiver and it's a great looking product which is easily stowed inside a pocket. As I'd expect, reception isn't great when traveling between tall buildings or deep ravines; but oh well. Other than that it works wonderfully, five-star rating. I've tested it on hikes, bikes, and driving. In that respect, I cannot complaint whatsoever as it proved to be very trustworthy and was very excited about it.
But for only the first three three months. After that time (bought it elsewhere), this GPSlim 240 unit stopped reporting the position. Just like that. Although the Bluetooth signal was detected, the output was gibberish both on my mobile and computer, and the device even claimed it had a satellite lock deep inside a building! I went to the store, and asked for repair under the warranty.
After three weeks, a new unit was returned to replace the original. As soon as I step outside, I try it and now it works. Awesome!
But for only 1 mile when ... poof, no more Bluetooth reception from the GPS receiver! However, the two lights still blink (therefore it has battery, has satellite lock and, supposedly, has Bluetooth activated). This time, no receptor I have can find the GPSlim 240 by Bluetooth; and I only had this new unit for less than 10 minutes!
Although I'm disappointed by the perceived frailty of this device, both the performance it has demonstrated for the first three months and the fact that it's still covered by the warranty, gives me plenty of reason to hope it may finally work again some day with the same reliability I was already used to. I'm just hoping I'm not disappointed about it again.
 Just Works, What more can you ask? December 13, 2007
Since there is no physical interface other than the On/Off Switch and the charging port theres not much to complain about. The unit is really small, shorter than a stick of gum. I paired it with my Nokia phone (6120 Classic, S60 OS), went outside, waited for a few minutes for the flashing light and ran google maps with the myLocation feature set to GPS. -Bingo-. Now you need to understand that this unit is only a GPS sensor. You turn it on and it starts sending serial data over the blueTooth port. You still need a PDA , Cell phone, or Lap Top that has a Navigation or Mapping program, but there a several available including Google Maps which does not do map matching like most Personal Navigation Devices (PND) (Garmin, Magelian) but is still very useful for finding your way around. If you have a smart phone or PDA with blue tooth, this is a great toy.
Great Little GPS Receiver December 4, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this to go with my T-Mobile Blackberry Curve 8320. Setup was a breeze, and now I can use Blackberry Maps for directions. (Google maps for Blackberry has some issues with bluetooth gps, but that's not the fault of this device.) The thing is incredibly portable (just thicker than a pack of gum), and works with the same mini-usb charger that my blackberry uses. For the size, features and price, you really can't lose. Highly Recommended.
Great small GPS unit! November 19, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great unit for the size, bluetooth is great no wires needed, decent battery life.
The unit sometimes will not pickup sat lock, you have to wait a while or turn it off and back on again, but usually keeps a good lock once it gets it. Also location is important, needs to be out in the open and unobstructed to get a solid lock.
If you need something that works every time you need it and 100% of the time and very quickly, go with another device. Unit can be a pain when it's not picking up a sat lock and you are in a rush.
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