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Brand | Dual Electronics |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Screen Size | 0.75 Inches |
Special Feature | Bluetooth |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Map Type | Satellite |
Included Components | XGPS150A |
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours |
Mounting Type | Dashboard Mount, found in image |
Resolution | 480 x 272 |
About this item
- Add Gps Wirelessly Via Bluetooth – You Can Greatly Strengthen Your Gps Signal On Any Device By Seamlessly Connecting Via Bluetooth In A Matter Of Seconds.Control Method:Touch,Application.Special Feature:Bluetooth.Water Resistant: Yes
- Gps Status Tool – The Free Downloadable App Provides Accurate Gps Coordinates, Position Update Rate Change & Works With Numerous Devices And Operating Systems Such As Iphone, Ipad, Android, Mac, Windows & Much More
- Hundreds Of Applications – Being Able To Add Accurate Gps To Your Device Will Now Allow You To Use Hundreds Of Available Apps In Any Scenario Such As Car, Marine, & Aerial Navigation, Hiking, Fitness, Social Networking And Much More
- Battery Life & Included – Your Gps Receiver Has A Battery Lifespan Of 8.5 Hours Of Continuous Use & Comes With A Usb Charging Cord, An Adjustable Strap, 12-28V Car Charger And Non-Slip Pad That Will Securely Stick To Most Surfaces
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Dual Electronics XGPS150A Multipurpose Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver
Wide Area Augmentation System
Your highly sensitive Wide Area Augmentation System allows your device to connect to several satellites providing accurate and reliable GPS coordinates within +/- 2.5m, Max Speed of 1,150 MPH & Max Altitude of 59,000 ft.
Add GPS Wirelessly via Bluetooth
You will now be able to greatly strengthen your GPS signal on any device by seamlessly connecting via Bluetooth in a matter of seconds.
Long Lasting Battery Life
When designing your XGPS150A model we made sure to include a long lasting batter life of up to 8.5 hours of continuous use and will fully recharge within 2.5 hours.
Manufacturers Specifications
- Wide Area Augmentation System
- GPS Wirelessly via Bluetooth
- GPS Status Tool
- GPS Coordinates Within: +/- 2.5m
- Max Speed: 1,150 MPH
- Max Altitude: 59,000 ft
- Battery Life: 8.5 hours
- Dimensions: 2.24” W x 2.24” D x 0.75” H
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Customer Reviews |
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Price | $115.70$115.70 | $168.99$168.99 |
GPS Receiver | SBAS (2.5m) | SBAS (2.5m) |
ADS-B Receiver | N/A | N/A |
Compatible Satellite Systems | GPS | GPS & GLONASS |
Position Update Rate | 1 Per Second (Default) / Up to 4 Per Second | 10 Per Second |
Bluetooth Connectivity | 1 Device | Up to 5 Devices |
Compatible Devices | iOS, Android & PC | iOS, Android & PC |
Internal Battery Life | Up to 8.5 Hours | Up to 10 Hours |
GPS Logging | No | Yes |
GPS Log Capacity | N/A | Yes |
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The Dual Electronics XGPS150A Multipurpose Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver with Wide Area Augmentation System and Portable Attachment is compact, light weight, simple to use and extremely accurate. The built-in Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is highly sensitive and allows your device to connect to several satellites providing accurate and reliable GPS coordinates within +/- 2.5m, max speed of 1,150 mph & max altitude of 59,000 ft. You now have the ability to add highly accurate GPS tracking to anyone of your devices by simply connecting to your XGPS150A model seamlessly via Bluetooth in a matter of seconds.
The GPS Status Tool is a free downloadable app found in the App Store or Android Marketplace and provides you real time accurate GPS coordinates, position rate of change and works with numerous devices and operating systems such as iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and much more. With your XGPS150A you now have hundreds of applications that are compatible so you are covered in any scenario such as a car, marine, and aerial navigation, hiking, fitness, social networking and much more.
When designing your XGPS150A we made sure that you had an ample battery life of 8.5 hours of continuous use and fully recharges within 2.5 hours. Included you will find a USB charging cord, an adjustable strap, 12-30V car charger and a non-slip pad that will securely stick to almost any surface.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.13 x 6 x 2.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
ASIN | B006M49G80 |
Item model number | XGPS150A |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #35,726 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #76 in Handheld GPS Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
Special features | Bluetooth |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | XGPS150A |
Manufacturer | Dual Electronics |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | December 14, 2011 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of use of the GPS. For example, they say it works well, provides good GPS signal and is simple to use. Some appreciate the battery life, saying it can run for a full day of driving on a charge. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity and value.
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Customers like the performance of the GPS. For example, they say it's easy to pair, provides good GPS signal, and works great on the dash of a car. Some mention that the protection is simple and effective without stopping its usefulness. That said, most are happy with the performance and compatibility of the product.
"This XGPS150A works well, it allows my non cell enabled iPad Pro to work as a mapping device, such as with Google Maps...." Read more
"...I use it with my Ipad and a Garmin mapping program. Works flawlessly as far as I can see. It will run for a full day of driving on a charge...." Read more
"...So for what this is, it does the job well and feels solid." Read more
"Just wanted to let folks know that this product does indeed work with the newest iPad, the one that came out (in the USA) in March, 2012...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the GPS unit. They say it's an excellent external GPS that provides a good signal and is easy to pair with their smart phone. Some say the unit is very good about determining their initial location and providing some pin point accurate GPS. They also mention that it'll work great on sunny days and in clouds, and that it can actually track satellites from inside buildings.
"...Nice for General Avaiation use or search and rescue where you can log your search grid position...." Read more
"...backlit screen and that it can synch with up to five devices, pretty handy stuff...." Read more
"...No set up required. The GPS works great on sunny days and in clouds, It also doesn't seem to mind getting hot on the dash...." Read more
"...which has a very simple and minimalist design, but is quite sufficient for navigation, especially since it is free...." Read more
Customers find the navigation system easy to use. They say it's simple to set up, works seamlessly, and pairs easily. They appreciate the good instructions and say it provides good GPS signal. Customers also mention that it has voice directions and no confusing settings.
"...No set up required. The GPS works great on sunny days and in clouds, It also doesn't seem to mind getting hot on the dash...." Read more
"...out of the box the process of pairing it to the iPad was relatively quick and easy, the instruction booklet was clear and easy to follow...." Read more
"...And last but not least Mac-mini i7 4 core also W/Catalina. Setup was very simple, be sure to read the short manual...." Read more
"...Cons:Power button operation can be annoying, no other complaints so far..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the GPS navigation system. They say it has great battery life and can run for a full day of driving on a charge.
"...Works flawlessly as far as I can see. It will run for a full day of driving on a charge...." Read more
"...This device pairs easily and quickly with the iPad. It also has great battery life...." Read more
"...The battery life is excellent for even long cross country flights or drives...." Read more
"...contrary, the battery on the GPS unit was completely dead and needed to be charged...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the GPS. They say it's accurate as any other GPS out there, and the WAAS correction will increase accuracy. They also mention that it keeps their computer/tablets clock accurate and reliable for off-grid communications. Customers also appreciate the signal strength, position information, position confidence readouts, and ability to see its position in 3D space.
"...does the XGPS150A restore GPS function, it seems much more accurate than cell phone GPS...." Read more
"...me, the Russian receiver is especially useful, but the WAAS correction will increase accuracy...." Read more
"...It was highly accurate. I am particularly pleased with how quickly it figures out its location after having been powered off for a while...." Read more
"...was very impressed with how fast it got a cold signal and the accuracy was also great...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the GPS. They say it's fast enough, no problems, and grabs signal quickly. They also say it picks up satellites pretty rapidly, and the directions, climb rate, and ground speed seem to be correct. Customers also say that it connects to the PDA in a very short amount of time. They mention that it charges very fast.
"...It comes initially set to 1Hz, as in recording 1 refresh per second, but you can up it to 4Hz, though it may not be necessary...." Read more
"...This device pairs easily and quickly with the iPad. It also has great battery life...." Read more
"...+ after switching on, the Bluethooth connection is created relatively fast-..." Read more
"...It has a 20 channel signal and up to a 5 Hz refresh rate. Way better than a standalone GPS unit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the GPS. Some mention that the Bluetooth connectivity works without issues, while others say that it stopped connecting after 3 months.
"...uses USB cord to charge so its compatable with your other USB devices. Accuracy seems right about what you'd expect...." Read more
"...The other issue is with forced incompatibility...." Read more
"...During these drives, the Dual Electronics device had no problems maintaining a connection to the satellites, to my iPad, and as a result the..." Read more
"...I like the backlit screen and that it can synch with up to five devices, pretty handy stuff...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the navigation system. Some mention that it's good value, attractive in terms of price and packaging, and easy to use. However, others say that the limited support makes it mediocre, unreliable, and not well suited for its intended purpose. Some customers also say that it started seeming a bit buggy.
"...It's cheaper than the Bad Elf and the sticky mounting pad is well designed...." Read more
"...directly from the docking port, and I just think that this is a very dumb idea...." Read more
"...external GPS for tablets, and this is one of the most attractive in terms of price and packaging...." Read more
"...that the mount's material is extremely delicate and not well suited for its intended purpose...." Read more
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My previous iPad mini was cell enabled and I didn't realize when I bought my current iPad Pro that the non cell enabled iPads were so GPS crippled. It makes little sense to me that a tethered iPhone can't send GPS location to an iPad. Anyway, this XGPS150A restores the GPS function and it seems to markedly improve on the iPhone's location accuracy in the process. The difference on this 150A model and the next higher one is this will connect to just one device at a time.
There are just 4 status LEDs on GPS antenna. There is a downloadable app that gives information about which satellites are being used and an indication about position and accuracy, but that accuracy is indicated with a nonspecific word such as "good" but not in the much better way such as an estimate in feet or meters.
It comes with a charging cord but no wall charger. It does have a cigarette lighter type plug for 12V charging.
I'm happy with this GPS receiver and would purchase it again.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2017
My previous iPad mini was cell enabled and I didn't realize when I bought my current iPad Pro that the non cell enabled iPads were so GPS crippled. It makes little sense to me that a tethered iPhone can't send GPS location to an iPad. Anyway, this XGPS150A restores the GPS function and it seems to markedly improve on the iPhone's location accuracy in the process. The difference on this 150A model and the next higher one is this will connect to just one device at a time.
There are just 4 status LEDs on GPS antenna. There is a downloadable app that gives information about which satellites are being used and an indication about position and accuracy, but that accuracy is indicated with a nonspecific word such as "good" but not in the much better way such as an estimate in feet or meters.
It comes with a charging cord but no wall charger. It does have a cigarette lighter type plug for 12V charging.
I'm happy with this GPS receiver and would purchase it again.
I did not encounter any issues with the Bluetooth connection between the iPad2 WiFi and the Dual XGPS150a. The XGPS150a did not exhibit any problems with maintaining continuity of satellite reception or continuity of its knowing its precise location. It was highly accurate. I am particularly pleased with how quickly it figures out its location after having been powered off for a while. It does this within just a few seconds, which is a small fraction of the time that my high-end Garmin Nuvi needs to figure out where it is.
There is a competing device that hangs directly from the docking port, and I just think that this is a very dumb idea. Yeah, there is nothing about the docking port that prevents this sort of thing, but it is suitable only for cables and cradles. Nothing should be attached there in the way that that thing does. It is only a question of when, not whether, you snap it off, ruining the accessory at least and possibly even damaging the port on the iPad or iPhone, which I expect would be a costly repair.
For owners of WiFi-only devices, there are generally two issues that you have to sort through when it comes to applications. The first issue is the issue of off-line maps. As most people quickly figure out, Google Maps on the iPhone/Pod/Pad relies on continual Internet connectivity to download pieces of the map on the fly, as you travel or even as you scroll around the map without moving. The same behavior applies to most of the map apps that you can buy at the app store. This is obviously an issue for mobile use of WiFi-only devices, but it is even an issue for devices enabled with cellular-based data communications (3G, etc.), because in rural areas, loss of data connectivity is even more prevalent than loss of voice service. (And as has been reported elsewhere, it is all too common for 4G services to revert to 3G, in which case the data rate plummets from something remarkably fast to something more like a very slow DSL connection, which could adversely affect the ability for the map application to update the map as you are moving.) When you evaluate specific applications relative to this need, you need to pay close attention to the particulars of how you select the map segments that get stored in the device. And ignore all the misinformation that you find on web forums, telling you about some trick for forcing Google Maps and similar apps to cache maps in the device. Categorically, those tricks do not work.
The other issue is with forced incompatibility. Fundamentally, there is no apparent reason why an application that works with internal GPS receiver would not work with an external GPS receiver. In fact, it might not even be possible for the application to detect the difference. Nevertheless, the provider of the application can flag the application such that you cannot even download the application into the device if the device does not have an internal GPS receiver. In particular, I discovered that this is what MotionX, the supplier of several navigation applications, does. If your device does not have an internal GPS receiver, you cannot buy MotionX GPS applications directly from the device (via the app store application), and if you go the iTunes route, you can buy the app but then during the app synching phase, iTunes will give you a message saying that the app could not be downloaded into the device because the application is not compatible with that device. This is not some sort of oversight or snafu or whatever. It seems counterintuitive, but MotionX's concern is presumably that without this restriction, some people (cheaters) who use external GPS devices would purchase the app and then demand a refund, claiming that the app is not compatible with the device. It remains to be seen whether MotionX and Apple will figure out a better way to address this concern, but for the time being at least, you cannot download MotionX GPS applications into devices that lack internal GPS receivers.
This concern is potentially an issue for GPS applications in general, which is why I recommend that you start by selecting the application that you intend to use, and make certain that there is no compatibility issue of this sort, before you purchase any external GPS receiver. I had hoped to use MotionX GPS HD, mainly because it is so much less expensive than TomTom, which is a very expensive application at around $50. Before buying the TomTom application and then finding out that I had wasted my money, I attempted to get confirmation from TomTom that there were no issues similar to the situation with MotionX. I called their tech support number and then waited on hold for a long time and eventually spoke to someone in Mexico who absolutely assured me that TomTom would work only with either the internal GPS receiver or else their own docking cradle (for the iPod/iPhone - not sure if they even have anything for the iPad). Then I sent an email asking for clarification, and I got a response that was confusing but that seemed to corroborate what I was told over the phone. I sent a reply to that email, and a day or two later I got another reply correcting the earlier reply, stating definitively that TomTom GPS app is compatible with all external GPS devices. That second reply even included a link for a page on their web site that indicated the same thing, although not as definitively as I would have liked. I have not decided whether to purchase TomTom, but I am confident at this point that should I choose to do so, I would not encounter an issue similar to the issue with MotionX, and in the unlikely event of such an issue, there should be no difficulty in getting a refund through the app store.
Garmin also makes a car navigation app, but presently it is an iPhone-only app. Presumably it would run on the iPAd, but either using only a small part of the screen or else blown up with lousy resolution.
I only really wanted a good map application anyway, as opposed to full-blown turn-by-turn navigation with route planning and so forth. I found two good applications: PocketEarth, and MapsWithMe. Of the two, I like PocketEarth better, because the graphical representation of the maps was easier to read and interpret, particularly with respect to freeway ramps, which sometimes are incredibly complex. PocketEarth even shows bypasses and roads that are presently under construction but not yet completed. They were indicated using dashed lines to distinguish them from existing roads, but even the ramps were indicated. This was impressive to say the least.
My final observation is for the benefit of anyone who has not purchased an iPad and who is debating whether to get the WiFi-only version or the version enabled with mobile data capability (3G, etc.). I recently had a discussion on this question with a friend who is considering buying an iPad. Notwithstanding the availability of external GPS receivers, and notwithstanding that you can get those little devices that translate 3G (or whatever) to WiFi, and notwithstanding that the offline maps issue is an issue even for devices that are enabled with mobile data communications, we agreed that for anyone wanting to use an iPad for navigation purposes, it is wise to spend the extra money on the iPad with the data capability (3G, etc.) and then purchase service for it on a monthly basis as needed, which is a nice thing that you can do with the iPad.
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After getting the device up and running and waiting about a minute for sat lock it was only accurate down to about 10-15 m which is far from impressive in 2022 where an old iPhone get twice the accuracy.
After connecting to the iPad I also found out that this device can only connect to one device simultaneously. and to switch between devices you will have to remove it from the other. Probably because of old Bluetooth protocols used but very inconvenient if you plan to use with multiple devices.
Finally the lack of support for Glonass and Galileo makes it less accurate in EU and northern parts.