You don’t need no stinkin Garmin Edge 705, get this for 1/10th the price!

Holux has released a new gadget(M-1000C) with only one purpose: GPS logging. The unit simply records your route via GPS which you can then upload to your PC via Bluetooth for later analysis.

The software is the same as is used with the Holux GPSport 245. The unit only has one button, so any configuration is done when it is connected to the included Holux ezTour software. It can be configured for the car, cycling, hiking, or running. With an MSRP of only $40-$50, this could be an incredible bargain if you already have a cycling computer without GPS capabilities.

It would be an even better bargain if this could somehow be integrated with other already available exercise tracking apps such as Polar’s software that you get with their devices. I only have the CS 200, so no GPS for me. Integrating CS 200’s HR info with this units GPS info would be awesome! This device would be great for people with iPhones that use Runkeeper or Mapmyride because they could now leave their iPhone in the car. You wouldn’t have to worry about it getting wet or destroying it if you wreck. My Mio C230 GPS has GPS recording capabilities; not to mention is be very helpful when I get dropped from a new group ride and can’t figure out how to get back; but I don’t’ take it with me on rides for the reason just listed. With all of that you could come up with a somewhat accurate power usage profile of a ride. It wouldn’t be real time, but at least you would have the data at a fraction of what a Powertap would cost you. We are now getting closer to what I was figuring might be the future of cycling from my past post here.

Given that you could get a Garmin Edge 205 with GPS for around $140, this device would not make much sense to get if you are looking to get a new setup. Its application lies in the fact that you can add GPS to a current GPSless setup for $40.

The MTK MT3329 chipset in this device is not quite as sensitive at as the SIRFstar III found in most GPS decives at-165dBm vs -159 dBm.(lower number is better). For its intended purpose, I’m sure it will be more than sufficient though.

Specs/Features:

• Built in MTK MT3329 Low power consumption GPS chipset.
• 66 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition.
• Built-in WAAS/ EGNPS Demodulator without additional any hardware.
• Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely.
• Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand.
• Built-in rechargeable and changeable Lithium-ion battery lasts for 20 hours
• Comes with Cigarette adapter and USB cable for charging/syncing.
• Auto Power Saving Mode
• Physical Size : 62.5 × 41 × 17.1 mm Weight： < 53 g(weight weenie alert)
• LED Functions
  • Orange: GPS status
  • Blue: Indicate Bluetooth status
  • Green/Red: Battery Status and Battery charging status.

Anyone going to get one of these? I think I probably will.

Source:[Navigadget], more screenshots available

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