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GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver

GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver
alaScore 81

765 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 765 reviews of GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and durability. The price and performance also get good comments, whereas there are some less positive views about the memory and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 743 user reviews of GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and durability are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the memory and reliability.

usability, performance, price, durability, design

reliability, memory

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (expansys.com)

essential...

 

piece of equipment, especially when using laptop/notebook as navigation device. extremely easy installation and fastest satellite acquisition i've seen in this class of device.can recommend to anyone

Aug, 2012

Consumer review (expansys.com)

Global Sat BU-353

 

Just wanted a GPS to work with Ordance Survey digital maps and Inssider programme. Computer is 64 bit AMD proc. using W 7. Had difficulty in setting up with the CD supplied. The date of the programme was Nov 2009, went on to web site and the new...

May, 2012

Consumer review (expansys.com)

The Mouse that ROARED!

 

Cracking gadget, extremely sensitive and relatively easy to set up. As I sit in my lounge typing this with the GPS mouse connected I can see that it has a 'fix' with no less than 8 satellites ... INDOORS! Magnetic base, decent length cable and a useful...

Apr, 2012

Consumer review (expansys.com)

GPS Mouse

 

CRACKING PRODUCT .... without a doubt the most sensitive GPS receiver I've ever encountered... and I've been into Mountaineering and car GPS since the earliest days so have experienced a wide range of products. Happily picks up many satellites and...

Apr, 2012

Consumer review (expansys.com)

Excellent little GPS receiver!!

 

I bought this item on the glowing reviews I had read all over the internet and I was not disappointed!For the price, the build quality is excellent and the performance is great. It acquires satellite lock very quickly and works out of the box on my...

Mar, 2012

Consumer review (expansys.com)

Avis sur GlobalSat BU-353

 

Un peu cher par rapport au prix US (35$), mais livraison sans souci en 2 jours seulement.Installé sous Windows Vista et testé sur Google Earth et GRlevel3, il fonctionne parfaitement et reçoit les satellites même à l'intérieur de mon appartement !Un...

Mar, 2012

Consumer review (expansys.com)

Good product but.....

 

Good kit, easy to install on Windows 7 with the updated driver download. Works well in it's own test program. Probably incompatabillity with my navigation software is preventing connection to that.

Aug, 2011

Consumer review (expansys.com)

Good in parts

 

On the plus side, the receiver works well and picks up a signal quickly - it even works without a direct sight of the sky. This is the most important thing, so good.On the negative side, the software is pants. I tried to run the XP drivers but kept...

May, 2011

Consumer review (expansys.com)

Top Gadget

 

Once I got it working it is a fantastic performer. It quickly locks on to satellites even in a room with curtains closed, and as such is the best GPS engine I have ever used. I have already used it with 'EasyCharts' RYA Chartplotter, and Microsoft...

May, 2011

Consumer review (expansys.com)

GlobalSat BU-353

 

Connected via USB to a laptop computer operating navigational software. It's a excellent product.

May, 2011

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