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GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver (Black)

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  • Built-In Gps Patch Antenna
  • Built-In Roof Mount Magnet
  • 48-Channel All-In-View Tracking
  • Sirf Star Iv Gps Chipset
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The BU-353-S4 is a USB GPS receiver that features a highly sensitive, low power consumption chipset in a ultra compact form factor. The BU-353-S4 is powered by a SiRF Star IV GPS chipset, and will provide you with superior performance in urban canyons, and in dense foliage. With the SiRF CGEE (Client Generated Extended Ephemeris) technology, has the capability of predicting satellite positions for up to 3 days in advance, and will deliver a CGEE-start time of less than 15 seconds under most conditions without any network assistance. The BU-353-S4's MicroPower mode allows the receiver to stay in a hot start-like condition almost continuously while consuming very little power.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,281 global ratings

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    Customers like the quality, ease of use, and signal of the GPS receiver. For example, they mention it works great, it's easy to setup, and it has a good signal. Some appreciate the value, and accuracy. That said, opinions are mixed on the lock, navigation, and compatibility.

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    431 customers mention363 positive68 negative

    Customers like the quality of the GPS receiver. They say it works well for several projects, has no issues, and works well indoors. Some customers also mention that it's well-put together and is good value for money.

    "I wanted a simple, inexpensive, but accurate GPS receiver to use with Google Earth's "real-time GPS" function...." Read more

    "...Amazing it works so well indoors -- means it should often (maybe not every time) work in other "obscured" settings -- like big-city streets, forests..." Read more

    "This is an impressive device. However, in my application it did not work as I had wanted, due to no fault of its own...." Read more

    "This GPS receiver works great for several of my projects: The first of which is for accurately synching a clock on a PC that isn't connected to the..." Read more

    98 customers mention75 positive23 negative

    Customers find the GPS easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up and use, and connects to a navigation computer. Some say that there's no configuration or drivers needed to get started.

    "I wanted a simple, inexpensive, but accurate GPS receiver to use with Google Earth's "real-time GPS" function...." Read more

    "...Easy install. Just connect to Windows 7 Laptop...." Read more

    "...Still, if you're in the market for an inexpensive, simple, USB-based GPS receiver for a computer in your vehicle, the BU-353-S4 will likely be quite..." Read more

    "...This is a software workaround for the lack of native software from the hardware manufacturer. It has some bugs. But mostly, it works...." Read more

    58 customers mention50 positive8 negative

    Customers like the accuracy of the GPS receiver. They say it gives them the best accuracy they've had in any GPS, and it keeps the computer clock accurate to within a few milliseconds. They also appreciate the speed and solid GPS data that picks up even at 55+mph. Customers also say the device provides accurate latitude and longitude, and reliable GPS at all times.

    "...This GPS receiver is so accurate that if I drive one direction on a two-lane road and then drive back the other direction, the route lines in Google..." Read more

    "...Gave accurate latitude and longitude. After several minutes of operation, it had zeroed in on accurate latitude, longitude, altitude...." Read more

    "...While I drove, it was dangling near the floor. The accuracy was about the same, but I would lose the voice-directions..." Read more

    "...But based on my experience, the BU-353-54 is accurate. That may the because I was able to place it on the top of the car instead of on the dashboard...." Read more

    42 customers mention36 positive6 negative

    Customers like the signal of the GPS. They say it has very good signal, uninterrupted reception, and accurate GPS. Some say it's able to maintain signal even in buildings. Overall, most are satisfied with the signal quality of the product.

    "...It's able to recover from momentary loss of signal (e.g. driving through a tunnel which blocks the signals) within a second or so...." Read more

    "This gps antenna is excellent! I used to use the Microsoft USB gps with storm lab and GR level 3...." Read more

    "The item works great with my tablet and acquires satellite signals very quickly...." Read more

    "...Plus much more stable, quicker to lock on, and hold signal better than the Garmin 18." Read more

    27 customers mention19 positive8 negative

    Customers like the value of the product. They mention that it is decent for the price, and a good inexpensive GPS receiver.

    "...Excellent purchase value, as I "spent" a lot more in time looking for a fix for the other one than this receiver cost!!" Read more

    "Good value for a compact GPS device.Works right away with Microsoft MapPoint as a voice-guided navigation device along with a laptop...." Read more

    "...i know how damaging they can be but i truly feel like this thing is total crap...." Read more

    "...Good price too." Read more

    46 customers mention28 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the navigation of the product. Some mention that it works great with some third party navigation software on their PC, while others say that it didn't perform to well with the Google maps app. The antenna worked, but the performance was poor. Some customers also mention that the GPS drivers are not playing perfectly with Win8. Overall, the opinions are mixed and the product is not suitable for modern GPS use.

    "...-S4 USB GPS Receiver comes with a small but handy application, GPS Utility, which can be used to check the functioning of the receiver...." Read more

    "...Does not count as a Windows Sensor, and thereby does not provide location services to Windows.PRO:..." Read more

    "...6. It was recognized by all the programs I tried.My endorsement of the GlobalSat BU-353-S4 is unequivocal...." Read more

    "...$36 you get a simple little GPS receiver that's perfectly suitable for most vehicle navigation. For that purpose, I recommend it...." Read more

    26 customers mention12 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the product. Some mention that it works with Linux, Android tablet, and Windows laptops, while others say that it's not compatible with the program, Windows 7 or 10, and thebundled software doesn't work.

    "...communication with USGlobalsat, they confirm that this model has a firmware bug in the SiRF receiver chipset that prevents it from using WAAS/EGNOS..." Read more

    "...It works well with two Win7 laptops I've tried it with...." Read more

    "...It has some bugs. But mostly, it works. The package in question is called GPSdirect, from TurboIRC...." Read more

    "Great Linux support with gpsd+ntpd for time services. Will not get a fix indoors though, typical of even more high end GPS devices. Great value...." Read more

    24 customers mention15 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the lock. Some mention that it locks very fast, while others say that it loses lock in marginal conditions. The driver for MAC OS X will lock up if you don't treat it right, and the program randomly freezes when it's running.

    "...It worked just great! Locked on quickly and maintained a great lock. Just what it is supposed to do...." Read more

    "...18x and works great with a clear sky view, though it seems to lose lock more easily in marginal conditions (such as inside my apartment window) than..." Read more

    "...navigation in the car, I placed it onto the dash and it easily locked ten satellites: By using a freeware software called SASPlanet.exe, we were..." Read more

    "...It locks on even in the house, through a roof. Faster outside, of course...." Read more

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    5 Stars
    Great item
    I built a clock with a 3-inch CRT. Although it keeps time using the power line frequency, it also can synchronize with a GPS signal. This receiver has a USB plug which plugs into the clock and automatically synchronizes with the GPS satellites. Great item!
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015
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    S. J. Hudson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A solid, USB GPS unit that's darn near perfect.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2017
    2 people found this helpful
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    Robert H. Clinton
    5.0 out of 5 stars worked as expected
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2017
    Ralf Schuster
    5.0 out of 5 stars funktioniert am Raspberry Pi und Windows 10 - PC einwandfrei
    Reviewed in Germany on January 16, 2017
    8 people found this helpful
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    Alabamaman6000
    5.0 out of 5 stars Android-fähig
    Reviewed in Germany on April 13, 2017
    6 people found this helpful
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funciona muy bien y a la primera
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 9, 2021