Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers

By k | December 21st, 2006 | 18 Comments »
Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers

We are receiving a lot of mail and comment inquiries regarding the question: “Which Bluetooth GPS receiver should I buy?”

This is a good question as there are thousands of Bluetooth GPS receivers out there. So we did some research and checked out which one is worth to buy. All receivers listed below will work with your BlackBerry and you will be able to turn your BlackBerry into a real orientation system.

Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers:

P.S.: I am using the Holux GR 231 Bluetooth GPS receiver in private GPS session on the road and am quite satisfied.

Of course, you need the right software to do something with your current position. Because that’s all such a GPS receiver delivers. The most important part in this case is the software. If you are looking for a real navigation system that gives you turn-by-turn direction like you might know from your car, you will be pleased using the BlackBerry Maps application. This application is free and is a part of the BlackBerry OS 4.2 (How to upgrade your BlackBerry OS). If you want to do more with your BlackBerry, let’s say hiking, biking, geocaching, you will need something else. A more comprehensive and more sophisticated program will fit your needs.

Recommended GPS & Mapping Software:

Spot for BlackBerry (GPS, Mapping & Orientation Tool)
Spot is the best tool we know for turning your BlackBerry into a real orientation unit. It helps you to find places, manage your waypoints and is able to integrate maps from an endless pool of free map services on the Internet. It has a free demo version for those of you who want to check out the features before purchasing a license.

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Related Links:
» Spot in version 1.4.0 available
» Spot GPS Tool supports BlackBerry 8703e
» Spot – new devices supported (BlackBerry 8707g and Palm Treo 680)
» Spot supports the Pearl officially
» BlackBerry and GPS


  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2006/05/18/blackberry-and-gps/ BlackBerryInsight » BlackBerry and GPS

    [...] Looking for a Bluetooth GPS Receiver? Take a look to our Recommended BT GPS Receivers! [...]

  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2006/09/21/spot-gps-tool-supports-blackberry-8703e/ BlackBerryInsight » Spot GPS Tool supports BlackBerry 8703e

    [...] Looking for a Bluetooth GPS Receiver? Take a look to our Recommended BT GPS Receivers! [...]

  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2006/11/27/spot-new-devices-supported-blackberry-8707g-and-palm-treo-680/ BlackBerryInsight » Spot – new devices supported (BlackBerry 8707g and Palm Treo 680)

    [...] Looking for a Bluetooth GPS Receiver? Take a look to our Recommended BT GPS Receivers! [...]

  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2006/12/16/spot-in-version-140-available/ BlackBerryInsight » Spot in version 1.4.0 available

    [...] Looking for a Bluetooth GPS Receiver? Take a look to our Recommended BT GPS Receivers! [...]

  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2007/01/16/spot-gps-tool-will-support-files-for-waypoints-and-maps-on-the-pearl/ BlackBerryInsight » Spot GPS tool will support files for waypoints and maps on the Pearl

    [...] Looking for a Bluetooth GPS Receiver? Take a look to our Recommended BT GPS Receivers! [...]

  • http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-mapping/53692-cheap-gps-adapter-telenav-pearl-sweet-3.html#post449593 cheap a$$ GPS adapter and Telenav on the pearl = sweet – Page 3 – BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community

    [...] Originally Posted by dabull how has everyone’s experience been with the original gps receiver posted here? I am using a Holux GR 231 and it works well with my BlackBerry. I found it through: BlackBerryInsight » Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers __________________ News and Backstage infos: BlackBerryInsight The BlackBerry Search: Berryquery.com [...]

  • http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/9535-blackberry_gps_tool_spot_blackberry_now.html#post173279 Blackberry GPS tool "Spot for Blackberry" now supports BlackBerry Pearl – RIM Blackberry Forums – Pinstack.com

    [...] Re: Blackberry GPS tool "Spot for Blackberry" now supports BlackBerry Pearl I am using a Holux GR 231 and it works well with my BlackBerry. I found it through: BlackBerryInsight » Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers [...]

  • http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/13474-bluetooth_gps_receivers_for_8700g.html#post173280 Bluetooth GPS receivers for 8700g – RIM Blackberry Forums – Pinstack.com

    [...] Re: Bluetooth GPS receivers for 8700g I am using a Holux GR 231 and it works well with my BlackBerry. I found it through: BlackBerryInsight » Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers [...]

  • http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/14193-gps_receiver_for_pearl.html#post173286 GPS Receiver for Pearl – RIM Blackberry Forums – Pinstack.com

    [...] Re: GPS Receiver for Pearl I am using a Holux GR 231 and it works well with my BlackBerry. I found it through: BlackBerryInsight » Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers [...]

  • http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/621-8700_w_gps.html#post173287 8700 w/ GPS – RIM Blackberry Forums – Pinstack.com

    [...] Re: 8700 w/ GPS I am using a Holux GR 231 and it works well with my BlackBerry. I found it through: BlackBerryInsight » Recommended Bluetooth GPS Receivers [...]

  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2007/02/20/is-your-blackberry-battery-dead/ BlackBerryInsight » Is your BlackBerry battery dead?

    [...] You’re not using Bluetooth? Turn it off! [...]

  • http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-mapping/75805-gps-enabled-mapping-application-8800-a.html#post535255 GPS enabled Mapping Application for 8800 – BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community

    [...] Today, 02:07 AM There are a bunch of applications that bring GPS and mapping features to your BlackBerry. Even the BlackBerry 8800, 8830 and 8300 series are already supported. A friend of mine wrote a complete article on that topic: BlackBerry and GPS BlackBerry Blog | HowTos | Discounts & Deals (incl. FREE DOWNLOADS) | Search [...]

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  • syed khalid

    Hi, I purchased Holux GPSlim 240 as recommended by this website, but iam unable to pair it with my blackberry curve 8320, even though it is detecting the receiver. Does it require any special configuration set up? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

  • http://www.blackberryinsight.com/ k

    There is nothing else to setup. When the receiver is paired with your BlackBerry correctly you should be able to use it from within applications that take usage of GPS data.

  • syed khalid

    Thanks K for the response, but when iam trying to open the map application, iam getting the message ‘ The mobile network connection is curently out of coverage. As a result, map data cannot be retrieved’. Is Blackberry maps dependent on my network service provider, rather than directly thro satellites? My BB model is actually 8820. Please help in setting up my gps puck correctly.
    Thanks in advance

  • http://de.blackberryinsight.com/2006/05/19/blackberry-und-gps/ BlackBerryInsight – Deutsch » BlackBerry und GPS

    [...] Suchen Sie einen Bluetooth GPS-Empfänger? Schauen Sie bei unseren empfohlenen Bluetooth GPS-Empfängern nach! [...]

  • robert dominique

    Is SPOT run on blackberry 8520 with additionnal bluetooh gps receiver Keymate STV-5 (NavGear)

    regards




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