The new Mini-S3 from EMTAC is a tiny GPS receiver that sends GPS data to a host device (a PDA, laptop, phone) via Bluetooth. Several features make it attractive for hiking or mountaineering (as well as for more urban activities):
- Small size: 67 x 48 x 18 mm.
- Light: only 60 gr (2 oz approx.).
- Bluetooth interface to a host device (no cables hanging around). It’s compatible with Blackberrys, Palm Treos, laptops, PDAs, mobile phones and so on.
- The SIRF star III chipset, that provides fast acquisitions times and superior sensivity of the GPS signal.
- Good autonomy: 8 hours, and quick recharging time (1 hour, via a mini-USB plug).
- Compatible with all GPS software that uses the standard NMEA messages: CoPilot Live, EMTAC Navigator for Palm OS, and others.
- Retail price: $99.99
Via Pocket Now.
Links:
- EMTAC.
- Mini-S3 product page.
- Mini-S3 technical specifications.
- Mini-S3 (and others) press release.
- Other similar devices (via GPS Lodge): Navicore, Garmin Mobile 10 and Altina.
