[gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: I'm giddy over the Holux:
- From: "Carlos" <cetaylor1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:06:49 -0400
Keep in mind that Sendero is not the producer of the gps receivers and they
aren't tied to any specific gps receiver manufacturer.
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From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Wright
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 3:50 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: I'm giddy over the Holux:
Perhaps, instead of charging out the nose for a new gps receiver, Sendero
should make an option that allows people to download the firmware if they
already have or are buying the holux. This way, not only is a receiver
bought, but money could also be made from the firmware.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Gil Lutz <mailto:gil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 1:41 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: I'm giddy over the Holux:
Hi Ken and All,
I have to disagree with Ken on this. I use a Bluelogger and have used it
including all of the testing before it was decided to add it to the Sendero
line. I haven't had any problems with it shutting off prematurely. I press
the power button and count to three seconds and it's always on. I press the
button for three seconds to turn it off while the GPS program is running and
I will always hear that the receiver isn't detected and then I shut down the
GPS program. I agree that the Holux is a nice receiver but it wasn't
available when the Bluelogger was introduced.
Again, WAAS won't be enabled on receivers purchased from other outlets. WAAS
can be enabled from a PC if a special $29.00 Holux USB cable is purchased
but when the receiver is turned off it will go back to it's default state
with WAAS turned off. I purchased the cable and have tested this. Mike has
worked out a firmware upgrade to the receivers that Sendero sells. To my
knowledge this isn't available anywhere else.
There will always be newer receivers available but I know that Sendero has
always selected it's receivers with a lot of pre testing. Since the
manufacturers are all developing receivers for the sighted community there
may always be issues with the visual aspects of the receivers.
Gil
At 02:22 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote:
Robert, thanks for the heads up on the Holux. I went on line and picked
one up for $112.00, which included a travel package. I seen them listed as
low as $75.00 on EBAY but I haven't been successful negotiating that web
site. I appreciate the offer to keep in touch with you regarding the GPS
system. There is nobody around here, that I know of, that uses the system.
Feel free to bug me at any time. How is your experience with the Holux now
that you have had a few days to try it out? I never could figure out why
Sendero supported the Bluelogger, due to the difficulty in knowing whether
or not it was on. I have had difficulty with it from the start. My son in
law and a blind computer technician who lives in Ashland have had the same
difficulty with it. It wasn't a matter of holding the button dow for thre
seconds. The dam thing would shut down before we could get started. I hope
the Holux solves this problem. Anyone interested in buy a Bluelogger? I
think Sendero should exchange them for the Holux, especially for those of us
who had difficulty with them from the start.
Later, Ken Gerlitz
----- Original Message ----- From: "robert stigile" <rstigile@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 1:10 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] e: Re: I'm giddy over the Holux:
Hello Ken,
You can purchase the Holux through the Sendero website, or you can call
Sheila at Sendero and purchase it through her directly.
the number is 888-757-6810 ext. 102.
I have the blue logger, but at the csun conference, I saw the Holux, and
spoke with Mike and Carl and was told that it would do better on buses so I
purchased it.
I just received it Friday, so tomorrow will be the first test, but I have a
friend who has it, and she is very happy. She used it on the light rail
yesterday, and it gave her 9 satellites.
I think you will be happier with the Holux, because it has the switch for
turning on where the blue logger does not.
If you have further questions, you can e-mail me off list, I have been using
gps for almost 4 years, and I can do my best to help you.
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Gerlitz" <kgerlitz@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:54:23 -0700
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: I'm giddy over the Holux:
Hi, I have the Bluelogger bluetooth device and I'm not very happy
with its
performance. Where do you purchase the Holux? Do you have to do
anything
special to get the GPS to recognize the device? Will appreciate
any info.
you can provide to me regarding this receiver.
Thanks,
Ken Gerlitz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Ellen Earls" <meearls@xxxxxxx
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:01 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] I'm giddy over the Holux:
Hi folks!
I have just come back from an exploration of my area and took
the Holux
slim gp236 I purchased while at csun last week.
I have to report that not only did I receive a signal much more
quickly
but the very minimum of satellites I had while tracking was 9.
I can remember when we were thrilled with the old Atlas Speaks
gps if we
had 6 satellites, good, bad or indifferent.
It is just so nice to simply turn the receiver on and go.
Mary Ellen Earls
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