yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Tablet Accessories] cb900f:
Just got it last night. Along with BlueGPS it works great. I only tested Google maps though, but I don't see why it shouldn't work with anything else.:)
[G Tablet Accessories] junkyardtm:
Globalsat BT-368

Update: I'm going to add a couple more pics and a little more descriptive information about the two products, tomtom and the Globalsat BT-368.

I own and have used both. I got the tomtom cheap at $19 and it comes with all kinds of adapters, car, wall outlet plugs and different phone manufacturer's plugs. The Globalsat comes with a Wall to USB adapter, car to USB and a mini USB cable(only, but efficiently enough). I noticed the tomtom took a lot longer to acquire satellites than the GSat, even though that is not a big deal,, as they both seem to work well once connected. tomtom had taken a couple minutes bringing me to think it may have been a software issue, so I spent a few minutes troubleshooting software on the GTab redundantly. As stated tomtom can be found much cheaper,, pre $20 shipped at present but it appears price is going up and you can only find a handful of people selling them at that price. Opposed to the GSat's $60 shipped. tomtom has a jacked up charging outlet which requires a different cable etc to charge while the GSat has a standard mini USB port, which makes all the difference to the world to me. Coupled with it's Mini USB charger port, slimmer profile and newer SiRF technology(which I completely admit I'm not too hip on, but feel fuzzy knowing it's the the newest tech), I have no purpose for the tomtom. I will recommend either of them to you, they both work well with the GTab, but owning both products, I prefer and would recommend the Globalsat BT-368 if it is in your budget.

If you can still get a tomtom for sub $20 and you can live with the proprietary adapter(I can't, I fackin' HATE cable fragmentation heh) go with the tomtom,, you won't be disappointed. But if you get stuck in the $40 + range I'd strongly recommend you to get the GSat. It's worth it for $60, but in the end it's hard to beat $20.

Google the two, compare them, mind Globalsat's newer SiRF technology, buy one/both, enjoy a 10" gps. ;)

I've attached a couple pics to give you a real world example of their size. The GSat is pinky finger sized while the tomtom is roughly a ring finger's length.
[G Tablet Accessories] sanvara:
Accessory spending can get out of control and really add up over time. I'd consider the BT-368 if it wasn't four times the price. The TomTom is only $15 shipped. I think this is clearly the best bang for the buck.
[G Tablet Accessories] aasoror:
I wouldn't be so sure about that.

Why would it be so much better ? aside from the size (70 mm x 40 mm x 9.2 mm vs. 87.8 x 43.0 x 15.1 mm) They are fairly identical products.

Hardware inside both is the same:

Per specs TomTom battery is 1200mAh vs 700mAh of the BT-368

They are even similar on reviews (amazon) 4.2 (9 reviews) vs. 4.4 for the Tomtom (10 reviews).

I don't see the fact that it charges using USB (can't be used for Data) as a major advantage, in 90% of the time you will ever need to charge a GPS you are either indoors, or around a vehicle. So unless you are hiking or something without any other source of power but a laptop, there is really not much use for the USB port.

I think main fact that seals the deal (as was just pointed), is that one BT-368 costs as much as 4 TomTom's ;)
[G Tablet Accessories] pan0k:
Could you check to see if Google Navigation works? I use BlueGPS with ShareGPS and Navigation did not work but Google maps work. Keep getting searching for GPS message.
[G Tablet Accessories] aasoror:
Man, why do you insist on this statement ? I am not sure how did you find out that GlobalSat unit uses a "newer SiRF" tech than the TomTom's ? lol,

You said you have both, why don't you double check the manuals.

As I listed earlier (copy/paste from manuals of both units) they both are SiRF III, they both operate in the same frequency, use the same C/A code and use the same version of the NMEA protocol, there is indeed difference in the timings to acquire a signal in different operating conditions (as reported by both manufacturers), these difference in actual performance can be contributed to the manufacturing process itself not to the SiRF chip used.

BTW SiRF III is outdated as well ;) (Google SiRFprima, SiRFaltas V/IV, SiRFstar IV)

And for those still looking, the TomTom is still $15 shipped from the same ebay seller mentioned earlier in the thread, he just sells them in batches of 8 (for whatever reason), once they are sold he just relists another 8, so follow the ebay links till you find the current listing.

Use this link to get to the current listing directly:

http://stores.ebay.com/Phoenix-Trading-Company/_i.html?_nkw=+TomTom&submit=Search&_sid=34430791
[G Tablet Accessories] junkyardtm:
Yea you're right,, the tomtom has the same SiRF III chipset. I was trying to avoid finding the manual that came with it and apparently grabbed some misinformation from the net. Oops. Still, I don't use the tomtom :P Nice device "again",, but I prefer the GSat, yes just because it's smaller and the mini USB port. Yes, I'm Irish and stubborn, but I never "put down" the tomtom, I've always just stated why I prefer the GSat.
[G Tablet Accessories] junkyardtm:
Yea, you're right. The tomtom uses the same SiRF III chipset. I was trying to avoid looking up the manual, and apparently grabbed some mis-info from the net. Oops. But I still only use the GSat. :P If you have the GSat in one hand,, and the tomtom in the other, you'd use it too. ;) I'm not putting the tomtom down,, I'm just stating why I prefer the GSat. Any way,, tomtom, yeaee yeaee!!
[G Tablet Accessories] junkyardtm:
Great,, so it won't let me delete the dupe,, so I thought I post another one stating that heh..
[G Tablet Accessories] KiloHurt:
Where do I get BlueGPS??? Can't find it in my marketplace. :(
[G Tablet Accessories] aasoror:
And you do have a very valid point, as some noted amazon reg price for the Tomtom (not the Nav. 6 pack) is even more than GSat. Given the prices are equal or even comparable I would too have gone for the GSat, the unit is indeed much slicker looking than the TomTom.

Thank you for the feedback,
[G Tablet Accessories] Softscrubb:
Just bought that tomtom package off of ebay for $16.99 with no shipping costs. Pretty good deal.

thanks again for the great info..

scrubb
[G Tablet Accessories] JimPos:
Bluetooth GPS with Stock TNT

TomTom Navigator 6 GPS and Blue GPS

I get get "paired but not connected".

Currently using Stock 3389 with enhancement pack.

Any suggestions?
[G Tablet Accessories] sanvara:
Received my $15 TomTom today. It works well with BlueGPS, Vegan and Google Maps. Google navigation works.
[G Tablet Accessories] anjenaire:
Did you enable mock locations? You may need to hop off stock TnT to at least TnT Lite (I am using VeganTab) to be able to do that and then it all works well (I can't remember if I got it to work with TnTLite or not but I definitely was able to under VeganTab b5.1 and using Co-Pilot as my mapping solution).
[G Tablet Accessories] ivanh3:
Is it possible to use the GPS from an Android phone with G-Tab? I would love to pair my Mytouch 4G. The hotspot option is already amazing.
[G Tablet Accessories] pbrauer:
Here you go!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833094
[G Tablet Accessories] JimPos:
Bluetooth GPS with Stock TNT

Yes I had enabled mock locations.

Turns out that Google Maps and Navigation work fine, but the bluetooth settings never indicates connected. It stays "paired but not connected".

Bottom line I guess is that it does work with stock TnT.
[G Tablet Accessories] cutterjohn:
I've been looking at:

Qstarz BT-Q1000XT Bluetooth Data Logger GPS Receiver

http://www.amazon.com/Q-1000XT-BT-Q...TF8&coliid=I1KTZJY8T040X2&colid=2W18P7KBT6QJP

Holux M-1000C Bluetooth GPS Data Logger Travel Recorder

http://www.amazon.com/Holux-M-1000C...TF8&coliid=I38AFPGUJ039DF&colid=2W18P7KBT6QJP

i-Blue 747Pro Bluetooth GPS Data Logger Receiver

http://www.amazon.com/i-Blue-747Pro...UTF8&coliid=IN337XHDYPXGD&colid=2W18P7KBT6QJP

Anyone have any experience with these? I'm leaning toward the Qstarz ATM... but might just get the Holux as they all use the same MTKv2 (3329) GPS chipset...
[G Tablet Accessories] sanvara:
If they all use the same chipset then performance should be virtually identical.
[G Tablet Accessories] DudeInMyrtleBeach:
I'm gonna try GPS2Bluetooth and attempt to tether my Droid X's GPS to my gtab. I'll report later after my tab is charged...
[G Tablet Accessories] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
Try this thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=852847
[G Tablet Accessories] intech:
BluGPS worked great with my Trine (EmTAC) Bluetooth GPS logger and Google Maps. Don't forget mock locations.
[G Tablet Accessories] KiloHurt:
Got TOMTOM this weekend... WORKS GREAT !!
[G Tablet Accessories] cutterjohn:
...not necessarily... different revisions of the MTK fw released... haven't done enough research yet to know if it's possible to hack the non-Qstarz fw to also do 5Hz updates...

Also be nice to know if anyone's actually used one of them preferably w/gTab but any sort of actual use feedback would be greatly appreciated...
[G Tablet Accessories] dgondrez:
Tom Tom GPS

Just received my tom tom bluetooth gps. Installed bluegps per the link on the forst page of this post and it worked great. I am using google maps and it found my location. Very accurate. I looked at satalite imaging and it knew where I was in my house.
[G Tablet Accessories] bigwewe:
It went down to $65. Idk for how long, so act quick.

http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-Bluetooth-GPS-Receiver-Canada/dp/B000HZI2YY/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1295932818&sr=1-5

On the other hand, I just ordered my TomTom BT Receiver off eBay for about $32. Hope I dont get screwed over and hope all of this work. Would love to use the gTab as my GPS in my car. All I need now is a car mount. Thanks to everyone and their input on this thread. Just made me love my gTab even more :D
[G Tablet Accessories] gpzjack:
Question? If i get one of these gps receivers how does the map work? I have a archos5 with gps but the maps don't show up unless i have my wifi hotspot on. Will i still need a internet connection when used in the car?

thanks.
[G Tablet Accessories] ssmr2t:
anyone know if I can use the GPS in my Galaxy S on my Gtab?
[G Tablet Accessories] jac6695:
So how are you able to use SVOX Victoria as a voice in Copilot? I have both installed and don't understand how to use SVOX engine instead of the built in Copilot voices.
[G Tablet Accessories] stormin:
Yes, you will need an internet connection for maps to download.
[G Tablet Accessories] stormin:
If you root and install ShareGPS from the Market, you should be able to share out your GPS data from the phone. Works on my DroidX w/ G-tab. I also share 3G via wifi hotspot feature.
[G Tablet Accessories] anjenaire:
There are two files you need to download from the market. One free and one paid. The free is the Svox Classic and the other is your paid voice option. Be sure the Svox Classic installs before the other is installed. Not sure it matters but ....

Under settings (again I am using VeganTab b5.1) there is a "Voice input & onutput" option (I wasn't seeing that under tNt-lite so the reason I went to the VeganTab ROM). From there, "Text-to-speech settings". You should see the available engines under the Engines option. If Svox Class TTS is not listed, you'll need to reinstall it. You need to change the "Default Engine" from Pico TTS to Svox Classic TTS. Under the heading of Svox Classic TTS I have another Svox Classic TTS/Svox Classic TTS Settings. Selecting this shows the installed voices. This is where the purchased "Victoria" will come into play. I have the option of "UK English Voices" and selecting this pops up the choice of "Victoria". I assume if I purchase any other English voices they would become selctable here and if I purchase American Voice such as Susan it would appear under another section called "American Voices" or somewhat similar designation.

I also see that I have two files installed, SpeechSynthesis Data Installer (ENG-GBR) and SpeechSynthesis Data Installer (ENG-USA). Not sure if those are part of the Android system or if I downloaded those separately. I see in Co-Pilot that there are two voices that show up that are not part of the package, one under US English with the "eng-usa" or the other under UK English with the "eng-gbr" and testing both give me the same "Victoria"voice (in fact none of the other voices work for me).

Hope this helps.
[G Tablet Accessories] trscons:
Err, I only see a $65 unit. Model number, please. TIA.
[G Tablet Accessories] gpzjack:
If your galaxy is like mine it will be pointless anyway
[G Tablet Accessories] djunio:
I was about to try this until I decided to use my phones gps and it works perfect.
[G Tablet Accessories] jac6695:
Thanks! What I quoted from you was the missing link. Downloaded those files and the option showed in the voice settings of CoPilot.
[G Tablet Accessories] stigmax:
Works like a charm. Cant go wrong <20bux :)
[G Tablet Accessories] anjenaire:
Not So Good Sound

Not sure whether it was my Motorola Hands Free Device or trying to use the bluetooth signal for both the GPS and to send to the Motorola or interence with the transmission via FM to my radio but the combination resulted in a very choppy audio on my stereo so I guess I wouldn't recommend it. I have a patch cord that uses the speaker output of the gtab so I may give that a whorl into my stereo/mp3 input jack.
[G Tablet Accessories] brookfield:
Just got Gsat 359 for $20.00 and it works great using bluegps (Side Loaded) with both Navigator and Co-Pilot live USA. What a deal for less than $30.00
[G Tablet Accessories] cmduarte:
Does anyone have the DeLorme BT-20 working with G-Tab or PDN?

I have BluGPS installed.
[G Tablet Accessories] gpzjack:
I picked up the gsat 359 too. Works great with bluegps
[G Tablet Accessories] Rumbleweed:
I am using Delorme blue logger with great results mske sure to allow mock locations in settings applications development
[G Tablet Accessories] DGoward:
Just got GlobalSat BT-359 in today and it works great. Very easy to setup and get working on G-Tab....
[G Tablet Accessories] DGoward:
Did you end up ordering the vent mount? If so how is it working?

Also does anybody have any tips / advice / or recommend a mount for the G-Tab in the car.
[G Tablet Accessories] Cryofix:
359 for me also amazon $25.00 works flawless with bluegps.
[G Tablet Accessories] digger44:
where are these prices coming from?

Peeps keep quoting prices here from Amazon that are NOT what I'm seeing. 359 is $40.99. not 20 or 25! Tom tom I've never seen for less than $175!!!

Am I looking at a different Amazon???

Thx
[G Tablet Accessories] anjenaire:
No vent mount

I ended up going with a suction mount but it really doesn't work in my vehicle (small SUV - Kia Sportage). Blocks too much of the window and the suction cup is to large for the cupholder. I am going to look to hack a solution when the weather warms up.
[G Tablet Accessories] boltgd:
gps compatibility with Win mobile

Is it possible to share gps with Win mobile 6.1

thanks
[G Tablet Accessories] theclassicalgod:
found the GlobalSat BT-359CS(not sure what the difference is from the CS, W, and S. I know the W and S are just color/housing differences). It was $18 + $2 shipping. So, total after tax and shipping was like $20.54. Only problem... out of stock..

http://www.all4cellular.com/globalsat-bt-359-bluetooth-gps-receiver.html

there's the link for anyone who wants to grab it when/if(:() they get more in. Unfortunately, they don't give a timeline on when they'll be getting more, if at all. Still, it's like half the price as anywhere else i've seen so far. I've been reading good things about this one. Seems worth the wait, especially for the price.
[G Tablet Accessories] themsn:
Tomtom $16.50 free shipping

Just got this TomTom one from ebay, for $16.50.

I can't post links, so search for "Tomtom Navigator 6 GPS Kit" and the seller is darren7146 (ships from MI)

it comes with the bluetooth gps and with the software for Nav6 (I guess you can give it as a gift to someone who still uses palm or winmobile).

waiting to charge mine to test it out, but it seems from this thread that people had no issues using this Tomtom bluetooth GPS with their G-Tablets

hope that helps :)
[G Tablet Accessories] Tester30:
Thanks!

Just ordered one.
[G Tablet Accessories] amagalla:
I'm using this exact GPS and I can't seem to get it to work. Any advice?

Tony
[G Tablet Accessories] cotily03:
BT-359CS in stock

all4cellular has the BT-359CS in stock.

This was posted earlier in this topic but was out of stock then.

Trying to decide b/t this one and the tomtom kit...

well this was a FYI!!!

http://www.all4cellular.com/globalsat-bt-359-bluetooth-gps-receiver.html

Coty
[G Tablet Accessories] TomOwens:
I've searched for hours and still cannot find my old BlueTooth GPS receiver, so I went with another solution.

My phone is a Galaxy S ( from Verizon ). I loaded ShareGPS on the phone and enabled it to invent NMEA. I loaded BlueGPS on the G-Tab and paired the two together.

It works. I first need to start ShareGPS on the phone and wait until it has a location, then I start BlueGPS on the G-Tab and I get a location in Google Maps!

It seems that elevation data is missing somehow though. GPS Test always shows 0' elevation, but Lat/Lon are working. Maybe some more toying with it?
[G Tablet Accessories] hunterplatinum:
I just ordered the GlobalSat BT359 for $18 from here

http://www.all4cellular.com/globalsat-bt-359-bluetooth-gps-receiver.html

hope that helps. I will let post on how it works once i get it.
[G Tablet Accessories] guduri:
BT-359 Works without a problem

I have the BT-359 and it works without a problem. The only special thing I had to do was to get the app from the download link found on this page.

sourceforge.net/p/bluegps4droid/home/
[G Tablet Accessories] chili_red:
I just got the BT-359CS today off of ebay and found that the "CS" designation means that there is a little switch under the battery for turning off the automatic power off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Works great using BlueGPS.
[G Tablet Accessories] goodintentions:
Anyone know if the gtab will work with the following gps receiver?

http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/...&utm_medium=free&utm_campaign=google_shopping
[G Tablet Accessories] chrisgtpro:
If I were to buy a bluetooth GPS receiver, would I be able to use it in other countries? For example, I'm planning on going to Italy. Would the receiver work in Italy and utilize google google maps with this?
[G Tablet Accessories] lgkahn:
i dont understand what the point of this is.. what software are you using..

i got my bluetooth gps to work and google maps works. but it useless as you normally do not have a wifi connection while driving around.

sygic aura doesnt work (no 3d acceleration it says)

and normal sygic doesnt handle mock locations..

so again what software is everyone using that makes this wortwhile.

thanks
[G Tablet Accessories] jaymondus:
My old Bluetooth GPS for sale in SF Bay area

I have a current ad on SFBay CL. Its old and has a lot of miles on it but still works. I don't use it anymore because my Dell Streak serves purpose.

Anyone in SF Bay area, just come by Emeryville, take it off my hands then start tinkering :D

(fix the space below)

sfbay. craigslist.org/eby/sys/2302782346.html
[G Tablet Accessories] Tester30:
Again....

Bluetooth receiver will not work with Google maps if you don't have 3G or WiFi connection. And I doubt that you'll have WiFi in your car. The only solution to use Bluetooth GPS with the software that has preloaded maps, thus independent of data connection.

I successfully use TomTom Bluetooth receiver with CoPilot Live 8.

It looks great on 10.1" screen!
[G Tablet Accessories] Rumbleweed:
Take a look at CoPilot. The Maps are loaded on the Gtab from your PC and can be selected based on the area you are in. Not as fancy as Google maps, but they work and support turn by turn voice directions. You will need Blue GPS to connect the GPS to the tab.
[G Tablet Accessories] bebopblues:
Is there any problems pairing to two bluetooth devices at the same time? In my case, I want to pair the G Tablet to the BT-359CS and a Kensington Liquid AUX boothtooth at the same time. Is this possible?
[G Tablet Accessories] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
For those that wonder about using google maps and not having WiFi in the car:

Many people are using tethering (WiFi and/or Bluetooth) to their smartphones for map data while traveling.

I have and continue to use Co_pilot (no data connection needed), Google Maps, and Waze.

All have their advantages and dis-advantages.
[G Tablet Accessories] karlkarloff:
+1 for copilot

I run copilot with bluegps and a mobilmate 860 BT gps receiver i bought off ebay for 15 bucks, and it works really well. Google maps also works well if I remember to cache my maps prior to leaving the house and I'm just staying in my local area, like if I'm trying to find a yard sale or something.
[G Tablet Accessories] coppertubing:
GPS stands for "Global" Positioning System, so yes, you can use it in any country, as long as you have the maps to display your position on.
[G Tablet Accessories] goodintentions:
Haha, whenever someone asks me if he could use his gps outside of the US, I always tell him GPS stands for American Position System. It usually takes them about a minute to say "wait a minute..."
[G Tablet Accessories] captainharlockus:
What is a good option for a bluetooth GPS receiver for using with the G-Tab. Where is a good place to get one from.
[G Tablet Accessories] aasoror:
Have you tried reading this thread ? ;)
[G Tablet Accessories] goodintentions:
For those interested, you can get a globalsat one for about $20 (including shipping) here new.
[G Tablet Accessories] Coyot21:
I have the freedom gps 2000 keychain working pretty well with bluegps and locus free mapping app which can download and save maps at many levels for offline navigation while traveling.
[G Tablet Accessories] TimSykes:
I just got this one in yesterday and it works great.
[G Tablet Accessories] captainharlockus:
Thanks for the info. This looks like it should be a good one, about half the size of the others I saw listed here (which is something I was looking for). I have ordered one and will let you know how it works for me when I get it.
[G Tablet Accessories] ubergeek4l:
............+1
[G Tablet Accessories] isuftin:
Does anyone know the actual difference between the:

Globalsat-BT-359-GPS-receiver-module

and the

GlobalSat-BT-368i-Bluetooth-GPS-Receiver

(Besides the skin)

(Im a noob to the forums so cant post links, sorry. I found both on Amazon)
[G Tablet Accessories] friendlyguy:
@TimSykes Thank you for the link..i am going to get one for me
[G Tablet Accessories] bebopblues:
Is there anyway to keep the Globalsat bluetooth GPS always ON and so that it never turns OFF?

I have the Co-Pilot (Globalsat) one and it auto shuts off when idling, so every time I step into the car, I have to switch it on.

Is there a way to keep it ON at all times, especially when the USB charger is plugged in?
[G Tablet Accessories] CosmicVagabond:
Very informative thread! I'm well on my way to "nav'ing" my Gtab.

Would this be a workable alternative to bluetooth receivers?

http://cgi.ebay.com/44-Channel-USB-...0556416496?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item4cf6b2a1f0
[G Tablet Accessories] aycee:
The short answer is no.

Some models may have a switch underneath the battery which can disable the auto-off.

I just got a BT-359CS and it works well. I had tried using my Vibrant's GPS with various programs but they were unreliable.