[gps-talkusers] Re: External GPS Receivers for the iPhone
- From: Jacob Schmude <j.schmude@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:56:41 -0700
Andy,
You are incorrect. There are bluetooth gps receivers that are designed
specifically for the iPhone or other iOS devices. As I've already stated
though, I don't believe them to be worth the price. Some product pages for you:
http://www.amazon.com/GNS-5870-MFI-Receiver-iPhone/dp/B004289ZW0
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006M49G80/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004289ZW0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=07HVPJN17WTDE036NN14
The second one seems to be the better of the two, but I've still not been able
to find out which GPS chipset is used in these. These are the two I know of,
along with one other that is apparently a wearable armband, but I forgot the
name of that one and a quick google didn't turn it up. I wouldn't advise using
any of the dock-connected GPS solutions even if they will work on the iPhone,
as that dock connector is flimsy to put it mildly and, if you do a lot of
traveling, it's only a matter of time before either the connector on the GPS or
the one on your iPhone gives out.
hth
On Jun 21, 2012, at 10:46 AM, Baracco, Andrew W wrote:
> The GPS receiver that plugs in is not meant for the iPhone, but for the
> iPod touch, which does not have a built in GPS receiver. At this time,
> no external GPS receiver will work with the iPhone.
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Aaron
> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 7:08 AM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: External GPS Receivers for the iPhone
>
> There is no external receiver for the iPhone at all unless you jailbreak
> your device
>
> Aaron Linson
>
> Once an Eagle
> Always an Eagle
>
> On Jun 21, 2012, at 9:56 AM, "Laurent Cadet de Fontenay"
> <laurentd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi!
>>
>> After having used Sendero GPS extensively on a BrailleNote device, I
>> have never really been very motivated to explore using GPS apps on my
> iPhone.
>> The times that I've tried, one of the major drawbacks have been the
>> relatively poor accuracy of the iPhone's GPS receiver, causing me to
>> just revert to my trusty Sendero programme with a greatful smile.
>>
>> However, with the rumours of Sendero releasing a powerful GPS app for
>> the iPhone, I'm curious to know what is available or what could be in
>> the works for an external iPhone GPS receiver that will give the
>> necessary level of accuracy for effective navigation. I'm also
>> tempted to start using the Ariadne app, and may consider looking at an
>
>> external iPhone GPS for that purpose. Any thoughts?
>>
>> Does anyone know whether an external bluetooth receiver can be used
>> with the iPhone?
>>
>> Best wishes
>> Laurent
>>
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