SysOnChip's Smart Blue GPS receiver
SysOnChip's Smart Blue mini GPS receiver might not be the smallest GPS receiver available, but it looks to be the
first one that can also double as a keychain. The unit is a 12 channel all-in-view receiver uses the XTracII chipset
for improved GPS fix time and higher senstivity in the difficult environments and it's compatible with all
Bluetooth-enabled devices. But it sure is one expensive keychain, retailing for £109.94, or about $193US.
[Via Red Ferret Journal]
Filed under: GPS
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Owen @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM
Just a quick update, this product actually features a SiRF Star III Chipset not XTracII as stated above.
Available in the UK now :-)
Owen
Product Manager
www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk
YooNoo LTD
Aaron @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM
That must be a somewhat large key that they have pictured with the device because the receiver is bigger than some receivers already on the market. There is a nice review (if you speak Spanish) on the following page. However, the comparison pictures are interesting to look at.
http://www.pcdemano.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9173&highlight=syson
nedge2k @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM
AFAIK the RBT-1000 from RoyalTek is still the smallest GPS receiver available and is XTracII.
Mine came with a SatNav kit i was reviewing and eneded up being the best part of the kit!
http://www.msmobilenews.com/?cid=826
Aaron @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM
For approximately the same dimensions of the updated Royaltek RBT-2001 SiRFIII product, I would get the GlobalSat BT GPS Receiver BT-338 (SiRF III) which has continuous capability of 15 hrs vs. 6 hrs of the Royaltek. The dimensions of the Royaltek 2001 are: 70mm x 41mm x 25mm vs. the GlobalSat BT-338 which are 72.5mm x 40.4mm x 23mm. Both of these seem smaller than (or about the same size of) the SysOnChips Smart Blue mini from the comparison picture on the above mentioned Spanish site.
Andrew @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM
So where's the "find my car" button?
Double-click the button to lock a position (where I parked) into memory.
Click once to toggle the "blink faster if I'm closer" LED (or beeping) on/off.