Buying a Bluetooth GPS receiver for N95

pjjk90

Hi, I was considering getting a Bluetooth GPS receiver for my N95, because over the last year, my N95 takes forever to get a full signal, even out in the open.
I don't want to spend anything too much, I rarely use the GPS function on my phone, but for the odd times I do I'd like a full signal.
Could anyone point me in the direction of a cheap(ish) one on eBay, or anywhere, that does the job.
Thanks

DeepBlue

I got one of these recently to work with my Nokia N800.

It works well and it's small (about the size of a bic lighter). Shipping was three or four days I think and got it for less than €40 including postage.
Signal acquisition is usually less than a minute.

jimmycrackcorm

If you have up to date firmware and a data connection then an external receiver is not any better ( I have one from previous use and found no difference).

real_484

this is a good link to improve GPS lock

http://www.simplysymbian.com/2007/08/16/how-to-use-the-nokia-n95-gpsa-gps/


I have found maps 2.0 much faster to get GPS lock. Network assist really helps too. I think the receiver is under the slider so I believe if you have the phone open should get a lock faster, but not sure about this. Am using it with garmin xp and maps 2.0 found gps lock very fast, within 1 min in a city. I would not have noticed it as an issue.

pjjk90

Problem is my phone won't work with a SIM card, I'm using it without one.
Thats why I need an external GPS receiver