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Globalsat BU-353
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. Opinions about the size and price are on the whole positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about 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. Reviewers really like the usability and price.
price, usability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
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
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
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
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
Consumer review (shopping.com)
Good GPS Sensor
A somewhat technical review:
All of the performance non-WAAS claims are valid. It's a very nice GPS sensor
Have not been able to verify WAAS performance. Non technical users may have setup
Aug, 2006
Consumer review (rakuten.com)
Globalsat BU-353 Waterproof USB GPS Receiver
Bought it for my laptop and I use it as a GPS when travelling, very accurate!
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