Columbus reveals pocket-sized V-900 GPS data logger

Compared to those bulky alternatives out there, Columbus' V-900 looks like a real gem. This diminutive GPS data logger appears to feature built-in Bluetooth, a microSD slot and bundled software that helps you map out those coordinates once you return home from that howling backpacking trip across Europe. Your guess is as good as ours when it comes to pricing / availability, but be sure and hit the read link if you're interested in a few more glamor shots.

[Thanks, Dawei]

[Gman @ May 28th 2008 4:47PM]

I'm putting this in a suitcase and shipping it around the world with DHL.

[Ian @ May 28th 2008 5:03PM]

please dont..

[gratus @ May 28th 2008 7:22PM]

This unit has a spy mode, it will save you some bucks if you need to hire a PI on your wife.

[Mills @ May 28th 2008 5:04PM]

exactly what i was thinking....

backpacking.... ha!

this will be used for one thing and one thing alone....

[Boden @ May 28th 2008 7:29PM]

throw in some real-time tracking, and you've got yourself a deal :)

[Idlemind @ May 28th 2008 5:26PM]

Columbus?....Magellan?..... I think I'll hold out for the Sacagawea

[Kallahorn @ May 28th 2008 6:07PM]

According to their site (cbgps.com), the the recommended price is RMB899, or roughly US$130. I don't know how that compares to similar products, but it seems to have a lot of features AND it is soo shiny!

[TRAFFICBLOWS @ May 28th 2008 6:13PM]

This would be great for running... can't stand the fatty GPS watches out there!

[gateway @ May 28th 2008 10:39PM]

haha, spy mode rocks, ill have to drop my current configuration of my gisteq system and try one of these. To me its about a few things, being able sensitive enough to acquire enough satellites, and the software bundled for tracking, geo tagging of photos etc.

small little write up I did about my exp with various gps units

http://ibareitall.com/newer-gps-logger-gisteq-for-geo-photo-tagging/

[Tim Lord @ May 28th 2008 8:47PM]

Can anyone read enough Japanese to comment on the battery? If this thing takes a AA (looks too small for it) or a AAA (which might not have much juice, but Hey, I like standard / non-proprietary battery sizes), I'd be very tempted.

timothy

[Jess @ May 28th 2008 9:03PM]

It has a built-in 1000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It runs from 13 hours to 30 days depends on what mode it is on. The website is in Chinese.

[eleazar123 @ May 28th 2008 10:41PM]

I think I'll stick with this one: http://www.semsons.com/wiwbmu3gpsre2.html. Only $95 and works with most mobile phones. It also has all of the features that this one has (minus the microSD slot), just not the same pretty look. I've been on the fence about getting it, only b/c $95 is still a lot just for a gps addon. :(

[Blakamin @ May 29th 2008 3:02AM]

I've got a leadtek that is twice as fat... but works brilliantly

[Eric Tousignant @ May 29th 2008 7:42AM]

Meh wants one !!!

[ITRanger @ May 29th 2008 9:37AM]

There HAS to be more to life than plugging gadgets in and out of the mains ...

I like this gadget, but I've got adaptor/charging fatigue. This functionality needs to be integrated into a camera. Too many gadgets to carry around.

[sirius @ May 31st 2008 3:39PM]

Me like The Green Light =D It is nice ! (Y) (Y)

[Richard Akerman @ Jun 10th 2008 1:53PM]

The BT-Q1000 and Q1000P are 72.2 (L) X 46.5 (W) X 20 (H) mm.
The V900 is 74 (L) x 43 (W) x 9.9 (H) mm.

Is 10mm in height really the difference between "bulky" and "diminutive"?

[shanaka @ Aug 2nd 2008 5:47AM]

sri lanka