Polstar iGeo-Pro PBT-648 - Page 2

- Package

For our testing purposes, Polstar Technologies sent us the retail package that includes:

• the PBT-648 GPS receiver itself
• an AC power adaptor
• a cigarette lighter adaptor
• a Li-Ion battery
• and finally a printed user's Manual

The current price for the product is around US$100.00, as found around the net.

Bluetooth Specifications

• Bluetooth Version 1.2
• Operation Range: 10 metres
• Profile: SPP

GPS Specifications

• SiRFstar III
• 20 channels
• WAAS/EGNOS enabled
• Position Deviation: 5 metres
• Cold/Warm/Hot start: 42/38/1 sec
• Battery type: Rechargeable Li-ion battery

The i-GeoPro GPS is about the same size as the Globalsat BT-338.

On the front of the device, there are two LED indicators, along with the i-Geo Pro logo, while on the right side there is another led showing GPS status and the on/off switch.

On the left side, you can see the DC jack used for charging the device.

Underneath, we see a sticker with the CE and FCC approval logos, place of manufacture, Polstar's web address, and usage and handling information:

The Li-Ion battery is rated at 1050mAh, 3.7V:

The external dimensions are 74x43x21mm. The 3 LEDs indicate the following status of the device :

• Red: GPS Status
• Blue: Bluetooth Status
• Battery: Green - Charging, Yellow - Low Power