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Nexian Handy GPS Springboard Module

Brand: Nexian, Inc.
Category: CE

List Price: ~~$149.99~~
Buy New: $39.99
You Save: $110.00 (73%)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

52 reviews

Media: Electronics
Connectivity: Springboard Module
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.6 x 1.8

MPN: HG2000
Model: HG2000
UPC: 683501000016
EAN: 0683501000016
ASIN: B00005200I

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	12-channel GPS Springboard Module with integrated mapping
•	Pinpoint your exact coordinates (longitude, latitude, and altitude)
•	Locate points of interests like shopping malls, police stations, and schools
•	Record memos on map snapshots and save them in files
•	Compatible with Handspring Visor

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
You'll be surprised by HandyGPS's small size (2.1" W x 2.9" H x 1.3" D) and powerful features. Put the power of GPS (Global Positioning System) and street-level mapping in your PDA for quick access anytime. This amazingly compact, all-in-one, 12 channel GPS receiver with integrated mapping is designed to fit your Handspring Visor Springboard expansion slot. Simply plug it in, and it immediately activates and begins tracking your position.

Customer Reviews: Read 47 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

NEXIAN customer support is HORRIBLE August 8, 2002
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

After I purchased a refurbished unit, Nexian would not let me register the unit. They stated that the unit had already been registered and that I could not register it. Unfortunately, the only way to get the advertised software from Nexian is, yes, you see it coming, through the registration process. Nexian's customer support would not reset the database lock on the refurbished unit's serial number and part code. As such, I was never able to get the software to operate the unit as advertised.

I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS UNIT. THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY IS THE WORST!!

1 out of 5 stars A poor GPS with misleading and outdated info in the manual! March 6, 2002
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

I bought this item and sent it back almost immediately. Performance is sub-par, as it only locked onto one satellite on flat ground under a clear blue sky. Two is the minimum to calculate position with three are required for altitude info.
The AAA batteries only last for about 4-5 hours under the best conditions and are expensive. Plus, it uses power from the battery in the Handspring as well. Not a very efficient design IMHO.
It comes with no GPS software, save the basic firmware. Contrary to advertising and info in the manual, you must purchase software from the Nexian website ...to make it useable beyond the most basic GPS functions!
Overall, if you have a Visor Prism and want the color capability I would recommend getting the HandyGPS PRO version which includes a rechargeable/replaceable lithium ion battery, mapping software, and options for an external antenna and car charger...
Don't waste your time with this... If you have a B&W Visor, save your money and buy a Magellan, or at very least, make sure you buy the PRO version of this product and also purchase the external antenna if you want it to work. You can always add the software and charger later.

1 out of 5 stars Magellan is Better, Handy Wins the Booby Prize February 6, 2002
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I bought this as a Christmas gift. This was an embarassing dud. It failed to lock to any satellite. The manual did not provide help. I then went to the web site for Nexian. It was down... for 3 days during Christmas. Maybe (all of) the employee(s) left for the holiday season.

I tried suggestions provided by Amazon users. That failed. I asked the recipient of my gift to go ahead and take their trip and see if it was just a location issue. No, it failed to work at any point in a 1200 mile journey. I returned it - five *'s for Amazon for the great return policy! :).

I bought Magellan. It gets 5 *'s. First, it worked. Second, it has so many utilities to let you know how many satellites it sync'd with, their individual signal strengths, their constellation. Not sure whether they have a help desk, but their web site was up whenever I needed it. Hope it helps.

1 out of 5 stars Did not work when I got it December 30, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I received this as a gift and when I took it out of the box and installed it on the handspring it did not locate any satellites and could not give me my position. I tried logging on to their web site and it was not working. Then I called and spoke with a customer service rep and she said that they had been having problems with this unit. I should buy the more expensive model.

5 out of 5 stars firware upgrade and UbiGo 1.51c software availiable August 22, 2001
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

The HandyGPS got even better. I downloaded the firmware upgrade and UbiGo 1.51c software. It now supports color and the UbiGo software allows you to download highways only maps by state as well as cities. The county maps now is inclusive instead of seperate maps that you have to switch between. Sorry but once out of the county, you'll have to select the next county.

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