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Holux GPSmile 52 3.5" Touchscreen GPS $77 at eCost.com
eCost.com has the Holux GPSmile 52 3.5" Touchscreen GPS Car Navigation System w/ MP3 Player & Photo Viewer for $87 - $20 rebate [Exp 12/8] + $10 shipping = $77 shipped after rebate. Pre-Loaded w/ U.S. Maps, 3D Mapping, 6 Hour Battery, SD Card Slot. | Adorama.com Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Travel Assistant $196  Discuss (5) |
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#1
craigkes - Posted 5:51 pm PST 12/3/08 (124 Posts)
Anyone ever heard of this brand? Any reviews?
#2
njb - Posted 8:15 pm PST 12/3/08 (1818 Posts)
what u pay is what u get... or, better than a compass? )))
#3
lu_morning - Posted 8:22 pm PST 12/3/08 (98 Posts)
I've considered this device months ago. It has all the great specs with nice long battery. However, it's not very hackable in that if you mess up you might brick this device. Also no name company with average software. It's pretty cheap. If it was lower without rebate I might gamble on one.
#4
tman - Posted 10:02 pm PST 12/3/08 (239 Posts)
What kind of a name is Holux?
#5
btc909 - Posted 10:51 pm PST 12/3/08 (555 Posts)
SMILE you're on GPS!
#6
gotmilk1246 - Posted 10:52 pm PST 12/3/08 (2 Posts)
"Cheeese" ^_^
#7
riredale - Posted 11:59 pm PST 12/3/08 (36 Posts)
Holux is not as well-known as TomTom or Garmin, but they make fantastic GPS boxes. I have two tiny little Holux GPS units that talk to my laptops via Bluetooth. The units are the size of a small matchbox. Holux also makes a GPS unit the size of a pack of chewing gum (including battery).
That said, I have no idea how good these integrated boxes are, but I'd wager they can hold their own.
My GPS units are so sensitive I don't need to take them outside to get a lock on the satellites. Now THAT'S sensitive.
That said, I have no idea how good these integrated boxes are, but I'd wager they can hold their own.
My GPS units are so sensitive I don't need to take them outside to get a lock on the satellites. Now THAT'S sensitive.
#8
imthebest1 - Posted 4:01 am PST 12/4/08 (10 Posts)
#3 does not know what he is talking about.This unit works well. The only time a GPS freezes is if there are too many GPS units being used at the same time. If that happens, the satellite overloads much like a server for a website and then the satellite has the potential to crash to earth. That is why buying a Holux or other lesser know brand is smarter. The TomTom and Garmin satellites will overload on Christmas day or shortly thereafter when everyone that gets one for Christmas turns their new ones on. The excessive GPS beams will cause the Garmin and TomTom satellites to crash and fall out of orbit. Holux has 3-7 satellites in orbit. Sometimes they lose their signal behind the Moon or large asteroids, but most reports that they work.
Also, certain GPS need special relay overbolts that will allow them to work on bridges or other things that use E-Z Pass tool booth payer things.
This way you could end up getting lost in tunnel or on a bridge just for using the wrong GPS.
Also, certain GPS need special relay overbolts that will allow them to work on bridges or other things that use E-Z Pass tool booth payer things.
This way you could end up getting lost in tunnel or on a bridge just for using the wrong GPS.
#9
patosan - Posted 11:01 am PST 12/4/08 (20 Posts)
According to the Amazon reviews, it sounds like a good deal if you're willing to hack the device and replace the mapping software.
http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000KZEL1Y/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?_encoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000KZEL1Y/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?_encoding=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
#10
sarcy - Posted 10:06 pm PST 12/4/08 (70 Posts)
Get a cheaper gps on woot
Mio DigiWalker C310 for $60.
Mio DigiWalker C310 for $60.
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