Handheld GPS units

[tripleace]

Would you buy a handheld GPS unit with these specs?

I do not have the units so its not selling. don't ask for one.

I have been offered a business oppurtunity to sell these units later in the year. just a bit of research.

Retail price : £45.00


1. coordinates for 100s of worldwide cities

2. PC interface and integrated 2MB memory allows storing of maps, points of interest, etc.

3. accuracy of position within 3 meters
500 waypoints with names and symbols,

4. 2,000 log points,10 reversible tracks,20 routes with 50 waypoints

5. Trip computer displays current/average speed, elevation, ETA, location, trip time, etc.

6. Compass, altimeter and clock

7. 128 x 64 pixel backlit display

8. Uses 2 AA batteries

9. Includes lanyard card

 

[mad_boater]

The only thing I think it lacks is a road

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Hi Simon - long time no see!! I trust you are well. Count me in for one of these. They are the same spec as the Garmin etrex summit that goes out at £120 (ish) so £45 is bloody good.

Bet all this electronic stuff is made in Korea with different badges on anyway.

Good luck with this.

Dave

 

[LeytonC]

Perhaps would make a good addition to a 'grab bag' at that price!

Nice to see you back again!!

 

[tripleace]

Thanks for the comments.

I've been a lerker for the past few months.

had a tough year.(2004).. lost my dear ole dad last april and boating was the last thing on my mind.

 

[henkm]

The picture - if I am not mistaken - is that of a Cobra GPS 500.

If that is the GPS we are talking about you might add to your list:
- fully gasketted, high impact ABS plastic, waterproof to 1 meter for 30 min (IPX7 standards)
- WAAS/EGNOS capability

But before you decide, read:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Cobra_GPS_500/4505-3490_7-30551220-2.html?tag=top
and following pages [ 2 3 4 5 ].

I must admit £45.00 is NOT much!

h

 

[whisper]

Oi !! You said £25 when you originally posted and didn't supply a photo. Has the £ dropped suddenly or had you forgotten your profit margin ? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[tripleace]

sorry figure trouble.

the price will be below £45.00 pounds

all depends on quantity we buy in and shipping cost. I would hope that £35.00 would be the target price but £45.00 is an upper limit to guage what is acceptable.


early days. first thing is to get 50 or so units over to test and break.

 

[whisper]

Ok,Ok, I believe you. Hope it's a successful venture /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif