Qstarz
Qstarz International Co., Ltd. is based in Taipei, Taiwan and produces consumer GPS devices. The company also works as an OEM and ODM.
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BT-Q818
Small bluetooth GPS mouse, reasonably priced at €85 (March 2007), excluding shipping.
- 85$ WWW:
- receiver (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash: (external: )
- GPS: 32 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS, )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
Pros:
- Accuracy seems good enough for mapping streets in old city centers like, for example, Amsterdam and still get reasonable tracks.
- The somewhat extreme battery-life of 32 hours
- The auto-on/off function is nice; it goes to sleep when you don't use it (but, see bad, below)
- Aside from the two charging solutions, it can be charged off a normal USB connection (if you have the correct cable, it requires normal USB to mini-usb)
Cons:
- This one may not actually be a problem with the device. It seems the auto-on/off function may sometimes interfere with proper operation of the unit, apparently depending on what software you use. I experienced lost connections while using it with Mobile Trail Explorer, resulting in traces that stopped before I actually wanted to stop logging. So, not good, that. On the other hand, using nmea_info.py, this problem seemed to occur less often and, more importantly, when it happened the software would notice and simply reconnect.
Notes: Some specs as specified by the manufacturer:
- Protocol: NMEA-0183 (v. 3.01)
- Bluetooth: V1.2, 15 metres in open space
- Sensitivity: -158 dBm
- Auto on-off functionality
- Comes with two chargers; one for normal outlets and one for car lighter sockets.
Might be the same device as Transystem i-Blue 747.
BT-Q1000
Similar to BT-Q1000P but can just store up to 100.000 waypoints.
- 100$ WWW:
- logger (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:2MB (external: )
- GPS: 51 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS, HDOP; VDOP; PDOP )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth; usb
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
BT-Q1000P
It's a bluetooth GPS logger based on the MTK chipset.
- 100$ WWW:
- logger (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:4MB (external: )
- GPS: 51 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS, HDOP; VDOP; PDOP )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth; usb
- Internal: Batteries: internal Nokia BL-5C LiIon
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
Notes:
- Sensitivity: -158 dBm
- Support One Touch to turn On/Off LOG mode
- Up to 200,000 records
- WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS
- Auto On-Off function in NAV Mode, always on in LOG Mode
The device can be set up and logs can be downloaded over bluetooth with the MTK GPS Datalogger Device Control Tool BT747 which can be used on Windows, Linux, Java Phones, PalmOS and WinCE. With this Software the Qstarz can be configured to log at up to 5 Hz!
BT-Q1000X
Bluetooth GPS logger based on the MTK II chipset. gpsbabel and mtkbabel work out-of-the-box with this device.
Successor to the BT-Q1000P. Mostly a clone of the i-Blue 747. Has a rubberized finish.
- 100$ WWW: [1], [2]
- logger (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:4MB (external: )
- GPS: 66 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS; MSAS, HDOP; VDOP; PDOP )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth; usb
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
BT-Q1000eX
Version of the BT-Q1000x with double the memory and vibration sensor.
- 100$ WWW: http://www.geardiary.com/2010/03/02/review-qstarz-bt-q1000ex-xtreme-recorder/
- logger (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:8MB (external: )
- GPS: 66 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS; MSAS, HDOP; VDOP; PDOP )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth; usb
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
BT-Q1200 Solar
This is also referred as Super 99 Bluetooth GPS Travel Recorder. The small solar panel on the front of the device helps to preserve the battery.
- 130€ WWW:
- logger (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:2MB (external: )
- GPS: 51 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS; MSAS, HDOP; VDOP; PDOP )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth; usb
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
Notes:
The good news is that this device is perfectly working with linux using the BT747 tool.
Note that this device has a smaller patch antenna than the BT-Q1000 models which may impact sensitivity. See the review at gpspassion
BT-Q1300
- 119€ WWW: http://www.qstarz.com/Products/GPS%20Products/BT-Q1300-F.htm
- logger (Navigation: )
- CPU: (OS: ), Flash:4MB (external: )
- GPS: 66 channels, ( WAAS; EGNOS; MSAS, HDOP; VDOP; PDOP )
- Display: , Connectivity: bluetooth; usb
- Internal: Batteries:
| Addresses | POIs |
| Mass Storage mode | ? Waterproof |
Notes:
BT747 is compatible with the BT-Q1300 too.
