[gps-talkusers] Royaltek 2001 thoughts

The relatively new Royaltek http://www.royaltek.com/ BT-GPS RBT-2001 SiRF Star 
III Bluetooth GPS receiver   is based on the same chipset as the Holux 
ww.holux.com.tw slim 236 but with newer firmware.   It appears to be a little 
beauty in  combination with the Trekker and also Braillenote GPS.  After 
extensive but unscientific tests on Friday I'm glad to report similar 
performance to the above Holux receiver, a favourite of mine since getting hold 
of one last summer.  Maybe the satellite acquisition time is even a little 
faster.  Independent reviews also tend to favour the Royaltek for accuracy over 
others in the same class.    I think that one pays a little precision price for 
the better sensitivity over older generation chips with the relatively new 
SiRFstar III based receivers but for my requirements the trade off is more than 
worth it. 

 

It has an on off switch and can also use standard Nokia batteries, a good job 
really as autonomy is poorer than similar specked systems.  The package we 
received didn't contain a case or manes charger, but this won't be a problem 
for Trekker users as the critter fits on the charger shipped with our system, 
and because the profile is the same you can use the 1000sT case.  I guess the 
lack of a pluggin charger could be a problem for some users.  Maybe we received 
an incomplete package.

 

Note:  I don't recommend the Holux Slim 236 with Trekker yet as we have found 
some problems with the combination.

The Royaltek 2001 costs just under £80 when purchased online and it rocks!


Martin Roberts
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