Yes, Sendero is testing this receiver and in fact, we suggested to Kevin that he check it out. It looks very interesting but it takes extensive testing before we know just how a receiver stacks up.
Mike At 07:35 PM 12/29/2008, you wrote:
I saw the below message on another list and am sending it in the hope that the Sendero staff either already has, or soon will review this GPS receiver and provide their expert assessment. The message is as follows: For the last week or so, I have been using the I-Blue 737A+. I must say that this receiver is very impressive. I upgraded from the Holux M-1000, which is an excellent receiver as well. The specifications for the I-Blue 737A+ is as follows: iBlue 737A+ is equipped with a 66-channel MTK chipset, it provides ultra-high sensitivity -165dBm tracking and -148dBm signal acquisition. By integrating a smart power-saving option with fuzzy auto on/off, the iBlue 737A+ is also the most power-efficient receiver available. Highly sensitive and super-efficient, this device enjoys wide consumer appeal. Features .Semi indoor fixed .AGPS available .66 channels Bluetooth GPS .Smart Power Save Mechanism .Fuzzy Auto On/Off .Longer battery life of up to 32 hrs per full char .3 hrs charge time Here are the ways in which this receiver out performs the M-1000. I flew from California to Louisiana and did not turn on the GPS receiver until I got to Louisiana. I turndon the 737A+ inside a one-story house and was able to get a position fix within 30 seconds, where it took the M-1000 over a minute. I then did aside-by-side test of GPS Drift and Multi-Path. Over the course of a few minutes, there was no drift or multi-path to be reported from the 737A+, where the M-1000 had a change in position of around 50 feet and a change in heading of +/- 90 degrees. I then markda User POI and the entire time the POI staydwithin 30 feet, where the M-1000 had the POI staying within 50 feet. Note: All of these test were done within a one-story house, where multi-path and drift is more of an issue. i have also seen 12 and13 satellites on more than one occasion using the 737A+ and an accuracy of 7 feet, where I have seen the M-1000 have an accuracy of 9 feet and 12 and 13 satellites just once or twice. So, I would recommend this receiver to anyone who is looking at a new receiver as not only are the specifications are great, but the real-life testing backs up the specifications. The I-Blue 737A+ is going for aroundUSD50 from: http://www.BuyGPSNow.com/ I would recommend this site to anyone as the site is very accessible, easy to manageandI got the receiver within two days of ordering it. Thanks in advance for any feedback. Don Roberts No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.comVersion: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1868 - Release Date: 12/29/2008 10:48 AM
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