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Globalsat BU-353

Globalsat BU-353

40 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
performance (5)
price (2)
usability (2)
size (1)
durability (1)

Negative

General overview
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Globalsat BU-353. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and price are on the whole positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback. Views are divided on the durability.

performance, usability, price, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Globalsat BU-353 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Globalsat BU-353

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Globalsat BU-353 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and price.

price, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Very satisfied. ”

I am very impressed with this receiver. It plugs right in to the USB port, picks up signals almost instantly, and works great with every program into which I've plugged it. Those programs include Maptech's Terrain Navigator, MS Streets & Trips (2008 -...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Very functional and easy to use

My Epinions Philosophy

Size, USB Powered, Fix Speed, Sensitivity (Sirf III), Construction

One of the few products I've come across that just works

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Capt Robert D Mornhinveg

I (and several other commercial river pilots) have used this GPS with an Electronic Charting System. It works with an accuracy that belies its purchase price. I have several others, including a nice Garman, and prefer this one because of ease in...

Light,portable and inexpensive - very accurate

none yet

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Works great, very fragile

I purchased the the BU-353 receiver to use in my car with a Windows notebook running Microsoft Street & Trips. I was very happy with its performance -- the BU-353 is by far the most sensitive GPS receiver that I've ever owned. Although the USB cable is...

Fast and sensitive GPS receiver. Works well

Fragile - broke easily. Manufacturer will not sell you the repair component

Aug, 2006

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