Bluetooth Dock Allows GPS-360

I used this to replace the cable of a Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 GPS sensor (Pharos GPS-500 SIRF III module) which itself snaps onto a dongle. The dongle, which is a Serial-to-USB convertor, went bad on me, but the GPS sensor module itself was still good (it outputs a RS-232 serial signal).I found this bluetooth dock on sale cheaper than a new adapter cable. It was designed for the older and larger GPS module, but the newer, smaller one I have easily fit & snapped onto the same electric connector to work fine.The bluetooth connects to my laptop OK, but I had to add an extra (free) software program, "GpsGate" as a go-between to buffer the output for MS Streets & Trips, else it would not always reconnect after short "standby" break periods with the laptop lid down.On the whole it works fine, but it seems like a rather odd, unecessary thing limited to about 4 hours battery time compared to using a wired cable. I have no need to place the GPS sensor anywhere away from my laptop that can't be reached with a cable wire, but if you need to then this should do the trick wirelessly for a short distance through a glass window or other surface.It comes with a rechargeable lithium battery in an easy to open battery compartment. It has an on-off switch and glows solid blue when in use. It came with a USB recharger cable that has a indicator light for a full-charge, and it can run while also charging. But then, tethered to a USB cable for power, why would you need the bluetooth? Anyway, it works.

I have a Dell Axim X50v (PDA) which has build-in Bluetooth. I originally was hooking up the GPS-360 to the X50v using the included cable. I was concern that the Bluetooth would not provide a reliable connection. However, the cable connection is cumbersome, so I decided to try Bluetooth. This dock allowed me to connect the GPS-360 to my X50v wirelessly. And the connection is reliable. The X50v needed to be reconfigured to access the GPS-360 via Bluetooth before first use. The reconfiguration process is not easy. I rate it medium difficult for average users. But you only need to configure it once. Once it is configured then connecting it to the GPS-360 is easy. Now I am (mostly) WIRELESS. (PDA still needs wire to keep it charged.)

The unit works well but it states is comes with a DC charger. My mistake was assuming this was a cigarette lighter charger. No, it is an adapter to be used with a PDA. I don't use this with a PDA, I use it with a laptop. It can be charged with a USB but then what is the point of having it connected to the computer, I wanted wireless.

Works great, just what I needed for my Audiovox SMT-5600 Smartphone to give the Pocket Streets GPS funtionality.

I did not have any problem with this product, and can recomend it. Specially since I am very happy with battery time.

This unit works great. Connected it to my 2125 smartphone quickly. The only problem I really had was that it does not come with a power supply to charge it. It depends completely on your PDA adapter to charge it. Yes I said PDA and I want to use it with my smartphone. Luckily I also had a compatible PDA charger. The unit actually comes with a splitter that plugs into your PDA and the Bluetooth Dock, then you plug your existing transformer into the spliter. Good idea but to include a transformer as well would have been nice. Also as noted in other reviews the blue light is a little too bright when driving at night.

Great little device. Using the Pharos GPS without the dock as it comes from Microsoft Streets is cumbersome and a hassle. What with all of the wires hanging out to your PDA and the cig lighter.With the dock everything is perfect. Just put the Pharos with the dock on your dash and you can monitor your progress on the PDA. Takes about 10 seconds at a stand still to get a fix then you are all set. Good way to teach the kids about maps and directions. I haved used it on my bicycle and while hiking. Just up put the Pharos on your shoulder with a bit a velcro.I don't think I would own a Pharos GPS this size if it wasn't bluetooth. Would be great if it had a magnetic bottom so I could stick it to the top of the car.

Easy to setup, hooks up with my iPaq HX4705 very easily. I am using Microsoft Pocket Streets and Trips 2005, iNav iGuidance 2.1, both works pretty well with it.Pro: Fast lock to GPS satellites Easy to set up Pretty long batteryCon: The sticky foot is not that sticky The all-blue light is kind of annoying at night