GlobalSat BU-353 Car GPS Receiver

Pros: SUPER sensitive- quick lock, well made, tons of features
Cons: Cable is a bit too short. Not a deal-killer though...

I am an avid GPS user. While I have not gone the lengths to build a "carputer", I do often use my laptop with its USB-attached GPS unit for automobile navigation when I'm on vacation, or travelling to an unfamiliar area (such as nearby Chicago). For ...

Pros: All of the performance non-WAAS claims are valid. It's a very nice GPS sensor.
Cons: Have not been able to verify WAAS performance. Non technical users may have setup difficulties.

A somewhat technical review: This is a very small receiver that plugs into a USB port. You need to install a software driver that receives data from the USB/GPS and converts it to a virtual serial COM port. So, you must be certain your navigation ...

Pros: Fast and sensitive GPS receiver. Works well.
Cons: Fragile - broke easily. Manufacturer will not sell you the repair component.

I purchased the the BU-353 receiver to use in my car with a Windows notebook running Microsoft Street & Trips. I was very happy with its performance -- the BU-353 is by far the most sensitive GPS receiver that I've ever owned. Although the USB cable is ...

Pros: Size, USB Powered, Fix Speed, Sensitivity (Sirf III), Construction
Cons: One of the few products I've come across that just works!

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Pros: Light,portable and inexpensive - very accurate
Cons: none yet

I (and several other commercial river pilots) have used this GPS with an Electronic Charting System. It works with an accuracy that belies its purchase price. I have several others, including a nice Garman, and prefer this one because of ease in transporting it from home to boat and its inherent accuracy.Its not a toy.