Bluetooth GPS Receiver 

Bluetooth wireless technology now makes it possible to turn your PDA, laptop, mobile phone, or Palm into a navigation system that is handheld and fully functional.

When you pair your PDA with a Bluetooth GPS receiver, you do not need cables, sleds or a compact flash slot.

When you are using a Bluetooth GPS receiver paired with a PDA in a vehicle,  the receiver should be placed in a position that has a clear view of the sky.

However, the PDA can be positioned and mounted on the car dashboard or window so that you have the best possible screen visibility. This positioning makes it easy to see and access the PDAs screen and menu options.

Every Bluetooth GPS receiver has software that is included with it when purchased.  The software generally includes United States maps, a points of interest (known as POI) database, and special features, which usually include  route recalculation. Different models offer different  technology and features.

Bluetooth GPS receivers are small in size but big on technology. For example, the G66 touch   GPS, made by Global Top, introduced a Bluetooth GPS receiver that is very thin, measuring only 1/4 inch, 0.68 grams, thick.

This tiny unit is only 3.09 inches  long and 1.96 inches wide.  It can easily be carried in your shirt pocket comfortably.  The G66 Bluetooth GPS, with its built in antenna,  offers 51 channels, and has a battery life of 20 hours.

This tiny unit has three LED indicators reach, blue to show the Bluetooth connectivity, green for the GPS satellite lock, and red to show the power/battery charging status.

Canmore, a manufacture  from Taiwan, offers the GT -750F Bluetooth GPS receiver, which is Bluetooth 2.0 compliant and easily pairs with your smart phone or PDA.  This small unit, measuring only 73x44x21 mm, uses a Venus 520 GPS receiver which enables it to have a  very fast signal acquisition time, as well as a quick startup time.

The Freedom company offers a mini key chain Bluetooth  GPS receiver. This receiver can easily be paired with your notebook, mobile phone, or PDA and comes with Bluetooth technology that is state-of-the-art.

Once you attach the Freedom Mini GPS to your keychain there  is no need to remove it when it is in use. When you are using it in your vehicle it can stay attached to your key ring and still give you accurate navigation.  

This unit can be carried in a handbag, briefcase, backpack or pocket, and still work perfectly, because it maintains a lock that is accurate with the global positioning system satellites.

The freedom Mini GPS receiver works with the latest Bluetooth technology, offering a chipset of SiRF Star III which can connect to 20 satellite channels simultaneously. This key chain receiver only weighs 1.06 ounces and measures2x1.25x0.75 inches and will not even be noticed on your keychain. It is easy to charge the unit either at home or in your car. 

 Bluetooth GPS receivers are available in any different styles, and from many manufacturers.