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765 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 765 reviews of GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the design and durability. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas the memory and reliability get negative comments.
usability, performance, price, durability, design
reliability, memory
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 743 user reviews of GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof USB GPS Receiver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and durability. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the memory and reliability.
usability, performance, price, durability, design
reliability, memory
91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (expansys.com)
piece of equipment, especially when using laptop/notebook as navigation device. extremely easy installation and fastest satellite acquisition i've seen in this class of device.can recommend to anyone
Consumer review (expansys.com)
Just wanted a GPS to work with Ordance Survey digital maps and Inssider programme. Computer is 64 bit AMD proc. using W 7. Had difficulty in setting up with the CD supplied. The date of the programme was Nov 2009, went on to web site and the new...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
Cracking gadget, extremely sensitive and relatively easy to set up. As I sit in my lounge typing this with the GPS mouse connected I can see that it has a 'fix' with no less than 8 satellites ... INDOORS! Magnetic base, decent length cable and a useful...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
CRACKING PRODUCT .... without a doubt the most sensitive GPS receiver I've ever encountered... and I've been into Mountaineering and car GPS since the earliest days so have experienced a wide range of products. Happily picks up many satellites and...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
I bought this item on the glowing reviews I had read all over the internet and I was not disappointed!For the price, the build quality is excellent and the performance is great. It acquires satellite lock very quickly and works out of the box on my...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
Un peu cher par rapport au prix US (35$), mais livraison sans souci en 2 jours seulement.Installé sous Windows Vista et testé sur Google Earth et GRlevel3, il fonctionne parfaitement et reçoit les satellites même à l'intérieur de mon appartement !Un...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
Good kit, easy to install on Windows 7 with the updated driver download. Works well in it's own test program. Probably incompatabillity with my navigation software is preventing connection to that.
Consumer review (expansys.com)
On the plus side, the receiver works well and picks up a signal quickly - it even works without a direct sight of the sky. This is the most important thing, so good.On the negative side, the software is pants. I tried to run the XP drivers but kept...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
Once I got it working it is a fantastic performer. It quickly locks on to satellites even in a room with curtains closed, and as such is the best GPS engine I have ever used. I have already used it with 'EasyCharts' RYA Chartplotter, and Microsoft...
Consumer review (expansys.com)
Connected via USB to a laptop computer operating navigational software. It's a excellent product.
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