When people hear the word “GPS” they instantly think about the in-car systems from the likes of Garmin, but the GlobalSat BR-355 is different. It can be summed up as a mouse GPS receiver unit that only costs $40. In terms of size, it is very small and compact as the image reveals.

The waterproof unit is priced at $40 and features the usual SiRF Star III chipset with firmware version 3.1.1. Accuracy is good with a range of 5 meters, and by default the Wide Area Augmentation System is turned on. There are 2 options for the starting process: cold mode takes 40 seconds, and hot mode only 1 second.

An LED light lets you know when it has a satellite lock and if for some reason you are having difficulty acquiring a lock the base of the unit is magnetized so it can be placed on the roof of the car to improve reception.

Another two interesting details on the GlobalSat BR-355 GPS receiver unit: it is slip resistant so it won’t fall from the dashboard of a car, and since it is waterproof you don’t need to be scared of using it on a boat.

via

Related posts:

1. MSI GPS Receiver MSI’s new GPS receiver would be a great addition to...
2. GolfLogix is a Garmin eTrex GPS receiver For Golf Nuts! GolfLogix and Garmin got together and created the ultimate GPS...
3. Dell Mini Gets GPS Receiver Stuffed Inside Netbooks are all about modability these days, what with the...
4. Asus R700 GPS unit gets official ASUS is in the finishing stages of prepping a new...
5. BikeGPSTracking Launches GPS Motorcycle Tracking Unit Motorcycle enthusiasts might find themselves worrying a tad too much...