UPGRADE: Bluetooth GPS w/ Locus or Fully-handheld GPS device?
Hi all,
I would like to ask feedback about using a Bluetooth GPS in Android with Locus Pro?
Story: I'm contemplating to buy a fully GPS handheld device like Garmin 64ts because I'm not satisfied with the GPS accuracy of new phone (Huawei P9 w/ Kirin chipset), instead of buying a new phone with Snapdragon chipset for better GPS accuracy.
What's holding me back right are:
1. I can't let go of Locus Pro that I'm using for 3 years now.
2. I'm not comfortable having 2 smartphones.
3. Cost of a handheld GPS device
4. Less feature and unpleasant interface of handheld GPS device like Garmin.
I'm thinking of an option which I can still use Locus Pro as my main GPS tracker that I think of the following option:
1. Garmin GLO Receiver w/ Locus Pro
Pros - Affordable; better tracking interface; convenient controls; advanced features
Con - Not sure of the accuracy, any feedback?
2. Garmin 64st
Pro - Best GPS Accuracy, can be paired with Locus
Cons - Expensive, Unpleasant interface, inconvenient controls
Help me decide. Need your feedback particularly on the GPS accuracy of Garmin GLO which will save me a lot of money. Or if you have other suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks a lot! 👍
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Also, I would like to clarify if you are already connected to a external GPS via bluetooth, does your internal GPS on android will stop or will also function together with the external?
Also, I would like to clarify if you are already connected to a external GPS via bluetooth, does your internal GPS on android will stop or will also function together with the external?
Good day Rogemar,
I personally have no experience with Garmin Glo, so cannot help directly.
Anyway maybe you should read this older topic http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/garmin-glo-compatibility . You may also try to add additional comments there with hope, original author is still active Locus user and maybe he may give you answers with his 2+ years usage of Garmin Glo.
Anyway as I see http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p9-7972.php , your device should support three satellite sources!! so it's accuracy should be in real close to around 5 meters I think. To be true, I can't imagine that any cheap device ( I talk about non-professional devices with price less then around 2000 € ), will have a significantly better accuracy.
Wasn't it just one-time bad experience with some wrong reception under trees or near high buildings etc? I do not want underestimate your technical experiences, just asking!
Real experience of anyone who use Garmin Glo or any Garmin device is really needed here to get more realistic answer.
Menion
Good day Rogemar,
I personally have no experience with Garmin Glo, so cannot help directly.
Anyway maybe you should read this older topic http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/garmin-glo-compatibility . You may also try to add additional comments there with hope, original author is still active Locus user and maybe he may give you answers with his 2+ years usage of Garmin Glo.
Anyway as I see http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p9-7972.php , your device should support three satellite sources!! so it's accuracy should be in real close to around 5 meters I think. To be true, I can't imagine that any cheap device ( I talk about non-professional devices with price less then around 2000 € ), will have a significantly better accuracy.
Wasn't it just one-time bad experience with some wrong reception under trees or near high buildings etc? I do not want underestimate your technical experiences, just asking!
Real experience of anyone who use Garmin Glo or any Garmin device is really needed here to get more realistic answer.
Menion
I have now the GARMIN GLO, I bought a gps receiver instead of a dedicated handheld gps device, for 3 reasons:
1. I couldn't let go of Locus pro app, it's the reason why I'm not changing to iOS.
2. Cheapest upgrade than. buying flagship phone models and handheld gps.
3. So happy with the accuracy, I'm inside a moving vehicle with speed 80kph but the accuracy is 1.5-2meters. So happy!
I have now the GARMIN GLO, I bought a gps receiver instead of a dedicated handheld gps device, for 3 reasons:
1. I couldn't let go of Locus pro app, it's the reason why I'm not changing to iOS.
2. Cheapest upgrade than. buying flagship phone models and handheld gps.
3. So happy with the accuracy, I'm inside a moving vehicle with speed 80kph but the accuracy is 1.5-2meters. So happy!
I use a Garmin GLO because I was not happy with the accuracy of the GPS in my Nomu S10 phone. It works very well and I can still connect the phone to a headset in my motorcycle helmet.
I use a Garmin GLO because I was not happy with the accuracy of the GPS in my Nomu S10 phone. It works very well and I can still connect the phone to a headset in my motorcycle helmet.
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