Addon GPS Modules for Smartphones?

[+Mart9012]

I can't afford something like an eTrex 30 so I'm stuck with using my HTC One X smartphone for my geocaching. I've heard that the main advantages of a dedicated GPS machine is rugged build, battery life and a sensitive GPS receiver.

 

I can put protective covers on the phone. Can't do much about the very poor battery life when using GPS.. But I have seen plug in GPS receivers for about £30 ($45ish) that claim to have very sensitive reception using GPS and Glonass. I often find that with tree cover the phone GPS starts to get a bit wobbly and isn't getting a strong fix on satellites. Anyone have any experience of these addons?

[+Atlas Cached]

Garmin GLO

[+Mart9012]

Interesting. Works out a bit more expensive than others I've seen but I have used a Garmin Auto GPS to do caching with and it was pretty good. Will check out these in UK. Thanks.

[+eusty]

I got a bluetooth from ebay for around twenty quid or so, something like this.

[+Mart9012]

I got a bluetooth from ebay for around twenty quid or so, something like this.

 

Thanks for the reply..

 

Wow, not seen one so cheap and it seems to use the same GPS chip as other more expensive units. How are you getting on with it? Does it just plug in and get used instead of on board GPS?

[+Atlas Cached]

I got a bluetooth from ebay for around twenty quid or so, something like this.

 

Thanks for the reply..

 

Wow, not seen one so cheap and it seems to use the same GPS chip as other more expensive units. How are you getting on with it? Does it just plug in and get used instead of on board GPS?

 

Specs for that ebay unit are not remotely comparable to specs for Garmin GLO. Look, and choose wisely

Edited January 1, 2013 by Atlas Cached