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Bad Elf 2200 GPS Pro (Black/Silver)
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Brand | Bad Elf |
Model Name | GPS Pro |
Screen Size | 2 Inches |
Special Feature | 66 channel WAAS GPS, 2.5m (9 ft) Accuracy, Fast Satellite Lock Times |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Cellular, Wi-Fi, USB |
Map Type | Satellite |
Sport | Boating, Walking, Cycling, Running |
Battery Life | 35 Hours |
Mounting Type | Handheld |
Product Dimensions | 2.4"L x 0.7"W x 3"H |
About this item
- Connect up to 5 devices at a time via Bluetooth technology. Now also compatible with the iPhone 5, new iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch 5th generation.
- Large LCD screen with backlight for night operation
- Standalone GPS datalogger stores 100+ hours of tracking data
- Extra-long battery life and 10Hz reporting rate
- Rugged and splash-proof to IPX4 standards
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Accuracy | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | — |
Tech Support | 3.0 | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | — |
Battery life | 4.6 | — | 3.7 | — | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | — | GPS City | GPS City | FFB Tech | C Sky Intl | Dorhea |
mounting type | Handheld | — | Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount | Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount |
batteries included | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
battery average life | 35 hours | — | 13 hours | — | 13 hours | — |
Product Description
Product Description
The Bad Elf GPS Pro shares location information with up to five iOS devices simultaneously using Bluetooth technology. Large LCD display shows critical status information about location, power, Bluetooth connectivity, and trip data storage. Record up to 100 hours of trip data for sharing and storing. Extra long battery life of up to 16 hours using Bluetooth or up to 35 hours just data logging. The rugged and splash proof enclosure stands up to outdoor use. Works with all location based apps.
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The Bad Elf GPS Pro (BE-GPS-2200), an external GPS receiver, uses Bluetooth wireless technology to feed GPS data directly to up to five (5) paired iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad devices. Satellite lock, battery life, latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, speed, and time directly display on the backlit LCD screen. Use the Datalogging feature to record trips to be rendered later saving battery life on iPod touches, iPhones, and iPads.
Travel All Day with Power to Spare
The GPS Pro operates independently from your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, while connected wirelessly over Bluetooth. Travel, track, and data log for up to 16 hours while connected via Bluetooth or up to 36 hours when operating in simple data logging mode. Save your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad battery power for enjoying your favorite apps, while the powerful GPS Pro lithium ion battery powers the GPS Pro’s radio receiver for you.
Share Your GPS in Real Time
When you travel off the beaten path with friends and family, up to five (5) members of your travel party can simultaneously connect to the GPS Pro using Bluetooth. Share position updates up to ten (10) times per second while walking, running, cycling, driving, boating, or flying with friends, family, or co-workers.
Record Your Trip, Map It, Tag It, Share It
Take advantage of the 100 hours of position storage on board the GPS Pro to save your trip log (datalogging) at one second intervals. Using the Bad Elf Utility App, freely available free from the AppStore, transfer your datalog from the GPS Pro to your handheld device and tag it with a name of your choice. Once in range of Wi-Fi, or using a cellular connection, you can map your datalog on your device using the default mapping App. You may also share the datalog by emailing it in KML or GPX format to friends, family, or even to yourself. Where possible, import it into your favorite mapping App, too.
Stop Guessing About Your GPS Status
With the backlit LCD screen included in the GPS Pro, the GPS status no longer requires decoding blinking LED indicators or mystery. The clear LCD screen provides you with critical information about your position and its accuracy, the quality of your satellite connections, Bluetooth pairing status, and datalog capacity used.
Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
All these features come to you in a small, resilient package that fits snugly in the palm of your hand (3” x 2.5” x 0.7”). With IPX4 splash resistance, you need not worry about taking it outdoors. It is lightweight too, weighing in at just 3.2 ounces.
What is in the Box:
*BE-GPS-2200 GPS Pro device
*3ft (90cm) Mini-USB cable for charging
*12-24VDC vehicle USB charger
*Detachable Neck Lanyard
*User’s Manual
Product Features
- Pair with up to five (5) devices using Bluetooth technology
- Long Battery Life
- Up to 16 hours in paired mode with Bluetooth active
- Up to 35 hours in stand alone data logging mode
- Fast lock times in normal operating conditions
- 2s Hot Lock Time (average)
- 15s Warm Lock Time (average)
- 33s Cold Lock Time (average)
- GPS Tracker and Data logger
- Backlit LCD Screen displays status and position data
- Customize settings and units through the Bad Elf Utility App
- Sample update rate up to 10Hz
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Product Dimensions | 2.4 x 0.7 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
ASIN | B008VWNBBE |
Item model number | 2200 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #183,765 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #350 in Handheld GPS Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Cellular, Wi-Fi, USB |
GPS | Geotagging |
Special features | 66 channel WAAS GPS, 2.5m (9 ft) Accuracy, Fast Satellite Lock Times |
Display resolution | 128x96 |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Color | Black/silver |
Manufacturer | Bad Elf, LLC |
Date First Available | June 14, 2012 |
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Customers like the reception, connectivity, ease of use, charging, and quality of the GPS. For example, they mention it provides very accurate location information, it hooks up with devices without any problems, and it automatically connects to their iPad. They appreciate the super fast satellite acquisition and charging.
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Customers like the performance of the GPS unit. They say it works well, flawlessly, and seamlessly with their phone. They also say it's a capable product that never fails to operate for an entire day without charging. Customers appreciate the LCD screen, which helps when they just want a quick check of the unit's status.
"...trees, and even when climbing the Angkor temples, the device performs exceptionally well...." Read more
"...Pros:LCD screen! May other loggers I was looking at didnt have any screen, only lights that indicate if they're recording...." Read more
"...Having the LCD screen really helps when you just want a quick check of the unit's status; no need to fire up an app to check on battery life,..." Read more
"...ProsGenerally, the Bad Elf unit worked flawlessly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the reception of the GPS receiver. They say it provides very accurate location information, including elevation to your phone. They also say it's the perfect device that you can use for better GPS signals. Customers say it turns their phone into an extremely powerful handheld GPS that doesn't require a cellular connection. They mention that the start up and satellite locate time is amazingly quick.
"...Firstly it gives gps functionality to my iPod touch, thus any pictures I take now have geotagging...." Read more
"...I also like how it shows you the uncertainty in the position.Cons..." Read more
"...capabilities of Garmin Pilot and foreflight, this is really the perfect GPS receiver and I don't see why anyone would need the pro+ for aviation..." Read more
"...the phone, the Bad Elf 2200 transforms your phone into an extremely powerful handheld GPS that doesn't require a cellular connection...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the GPS Pro. They mention that it has outstanding battery life and works flawlessly. Some say that the battery seems strong.
"...love it!-the battery lasts a LONG time. when you have bluetooth off, it easily lasts 10+ hours of consecutive logging...." Read more
"...After that, it takes no effort at all!. It also helps tremendously in saving battery life on say your iPhone because now it gets its position from a..." Read more
"...I was happy with the battery life itself, but I wish the gauge was more accurate...." Read more
"The 2200 GPS Pro is so compact, has outstanding battery life and works flawlessly...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the GPS. They say it's a sturdy unit with a long battery life, reliable, and accurate. They also appreciate the excellent iOS app and say it works perfectly. Customers also mention that it'd be great for a navigational backup.
"...But only Bad Elf is truly multi-purpose. If you want something with long life, durablility, and ease of use, you can't go wrong with this!" Read more
"...It adds an extra level of accuracy and reliability for iPhones and provides a very accurate GPS signal for iPads without cellular data / GPS...." Read more
"...Makes navigation is possible where there is no cell phone coverage-..." Read more
"...Plus it enables the breadcrumbs feature which is useful to review after landing to check your maneuvers and is just fun to see where you flew over..." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the GPS. They mention that it hooks up with the devices without any problems, and it automatically connects to their iPad. The latest firmware update provides rapid pairing with devices, and the device integrates seamlessly with IOS, OSX, and Windows apps.
"...It automatically connects to my iPad and provides an position accuracy of 5 to 10 meters most of the time...." Read more
"...It Bluetooth paired with everything fine, and worked with all the mapping/geo apps on our ipad3, but the ipod touches were not passing the received..." Read more
"I was amazed at how good this Bad Elf GPS receiver is. It locks on in nearly no time, uses little juice, is small and pleasantly shaped, has a..." Read more
"...backlit screen, the battery lasts for hours and that it can synch with up to five devices, pretty handy stuff...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the GPS Pro. They say it's extremely accurate, and the horizontal accuracy is consistently better than 5 meters. They also appreciate the display that ensures accuracy. Some customers also mention that the product is reliable and the best choice for accurate GPS.
"...It adds an extra level of accuracy and reliability for iPhones and provides a very accurate GPS signal for iPads without cellular data / GPS...." Read more
"...The battery life is insane actually and I’ve been surprised by the accuracy it provides...." Read more
"...I was satisfied with the GPS Pro's accuracy, it seemed to stay in the 10-15 foot range...." Read more
"...The best, most reliable, and most accurate choice is the Bad Elf Pro. The second best option is the DUAL 160.*..." Read more
Customers find the GPS incredibly easy to use. They say it's simple, has a decent battery life, and is the easier choice for cost, size, and usability. Customers also mention that the unit was extremely easy to set up initially and reconnects seamlessly every time. They appreciate the really easy process for merging the information, and the reliable auto GPS and an ultra-simple walking and hiking GPS. Overall, they say the interface is much more capable and polished than you would get with a stand alone device, and it'll provide more interactive detail than any GPS device.
"...for apple products is amazing, and the detail is far better and more interactive than any GPS device you could get...." Read more
"...If you want something with long life, durablility, and ease of use, you can't go wrong with this!" Read more
"...It charges very quickly. I also appreciate how simple the interface is if you are using the device by itself instead of looking at the position on..." Read more
"...Still, for the money it's incredibly easy to use, can be monitored on the app, and it works well. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the charging of the GPS. They mention that it picks up a signal in under a minute, it charges fast, and the signal locks on fast. They also appreciate the quick updates and the ability to interface with Apple devices. Overall, customers are happy with the product's charging speed.
"...It charges very quickly...." Read more
"...only needed charging every other day when I was traveling- charges quickly..." Read more
"...Good battery lifeCharges quicklyNice and smallCons:..." Read more
"...1. Simple,compact,rugged, easy to lost.2. Fast locked GPS, but depends on, you should place on the open place or put it on near the cockpit..." Read more
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I connect the device to my iPod touch 5th gen. iPad mini (with GPS) and iPhone 4, all at the same time. While walking between buildings, riding on my motorbike far out in the country, sometimes under trees, and even when climbing the Angkor temples, the device performs exceptionally well.
Firstly it gives gps functionality to my iPod touch, thus any pictures I take now have geotagging. Secondly, it greatly improves my ipad and iPhone's GPS accuracy. At places I have switched the bluetooth off on both the ipad and iPhone, and the internal gps could not get a fix. Switch the bluetooth back on, and connect to the bad elf, and get a gps fix instantly.
On the flight over from America to Tokyo, and then to Malaysia, and on to Siem reap, I managed to get exact speeds on the GPS display as the in flight information, even at 497 miles an hour. I had the device in my pants pocket, and it managed to track most of the time. However, there were points where the device lost connection totally, and even putting it against the window had no effect. At other points it would say, 14 satellites in view, but used none and just could not get a fix for an hours or so. I do not know if it is a problem with satellites in that area over the ocean, however I find it strange that it could see satellites, but would not use any and could not get a fix. In saying that I mainly use the device for backpacking, so the in flight mishaps were few and does not bother me, maybe yes if you are a pilot it may.
I read that some people have trouble closing the charging port. This is because there is actually a trick to closing it. If you just press the big end where the charge cable goes, it does not fit properly and sometimes comes out. What you have to do is press at the small end as well, where the cover swivels when you open it, and then it stays shut. I just use my nail and press firmly at the small end of the cover until it is in (very easy) and have not had any problems of the cover coming out.
As far as connection to my devices, al three easily paired. And automatically connects when I put the bad elf on. Using it as a data logger, I get more than a day of use out of it, while my devices are connected to it at the same time. However, you can greatly increase battery life if you do not log your track on the bad elf. I do it on my ipad.
As for connecting to satellites, if you start the bad elf up in roughly the same place you last were, it is quick to connect. But when you are miles away (such as switching it of in flight and then switching it on again when you land) it can take some time to find and reconnect. At one point, I was sitting in the airport next to a massive glass window that ran the length of the seating area, and it took 10 minutes for the gps to get a fix. It kept saying it had 9 to 14 satellites in view, and bounced around from between 2 to 5 satellites in use, but just could not get a fix for 10 minutes, until eventually it got a fix with 4 satellites and later improved to 8. Strange.
As for accuracy, in most spots the accuracy is within a few feet of a road. However altitude is not always that accurate. In the airplane I have seen it off more than a 1000 feet as to what the airplane inflight information gives (even when the speed compares) not sure who was correct there, maybe the inflight information was incorrect. (This was after flying stable for more than an hour). Sitting in my room on the second floor now, it currently says altitude is 56ft. However, I am miles from the ocean, and it should be much higher. However if it calculates the distance from the ground to where you are, then it would be more acceptable. (Not sure if it displays relative altitude to the ground or absolute altitude as from sea level. Have not found this information yet).
All in all, for a cheap and very accurate alternative to getting a GPS device, especially for backpacking, I highly recommend this device. In fact, I would rather recommend you get an old iPhone 4 with lifeproof case, or even an iPod touch and this device than any GPS device. For the apps and the maps that one can get for apple products is amazing, and the detail is far better and more interactive than any GPS device you could get. Most of the apps I use connects to Wikipedia and pulls in articles about the places close to you. So for backpacking and driving, this device is awesome.
For flying as a back up GPS device, I cannot comment as I am not a pilot, and my experience in flight is too limited to say. But then, if you are a pilot then you probably have the spare cash so go ahead, it worked most of the time for me in flight.
I love using apps like Fog of World, and World Uncovered. when using the apps they "record" trails of places you've been so that you can look back and see everywhere you have traveled. problem is, it does drain the battery on your phone quite a bit, so i wanted to get an external GPS data logger to use. I did a LOT of research trying to find the great one. the Bad Elf was quite a bit more expensive than all the others, but it is absolutly worth it knowing that it's a quality product that will work.
Pros:
LCD screen! May other loggers I was looking at didnt have any screen, only lights that indicate if they're recording. The screen displays a ton of info on various screens like the accuracy, how many satalites are in view, how many data points are logged, and much much more.
- As far as data logging, a feature i love is that you can set the logging frequency. 1 per minute, 2 per minute, 5 per minute, 1 per second, 2 per second, 5 per second, 10 per second... I usually use 1 per second and it works great.
-this thing has a ton of memory. I've logged trips that have 16k points logged, and still have 95% storage available - oh yeah, the gps logging screen tells you how much storage you have left. love it!
-the battery lasts a LONG time. when you have bluetooth off, it easily lasts 10+ hours of consecutive logging.
cons:
If there even is a con, its that it can take up to 1-5 minutes to actually lock on and start logging. this isnt a big deal, and i'm sure it's totally normal. but in this day and age where we like things SUPER FAST, that 5 minutes feels like forever, haha.
all in all, i love this thing. fun little gadget!
Having the LCD screen really helps when you just want a quick check of the unit's status; no need to fire up an app to check on battery life, accuracy, etc. You don't even need to have the bluetooth on which shockingly double's the battery life from 16hrs to over 30! The manual does not lie about this! If you just want to see where you've been, the onboard data logger really does help to save battery life on both the GPS and iDevice. Just turn on the logger and when you're done, use the app on your iPad or iPhone to view and/or transfer the routes. It's really very easy!
Using it with apps? Connecting with bluetooth takes maybe 15 seconds the first time. After that, it takes no effort at all!. It also helps tremendously in saving battery life on say your iPhone because now it gets its position from a low power bluetooth connection instead of sucking juice to power it's internal GPS receiver. When using CloudAhoy, I see no appreciable drop in battery life at all on either my phone or iPad. With something a little more power hungry like ForeFlight, the battery in either device is capable of lasting almost 5 hours from a full charge with no other power source. This is almost double what I've seen using the internal GPS on my iPhone.
Sure any external bluetooth GPS can help. But only Bad Elf is truly multi-purpose. If you want something with long life, durablility, and ease of use, you can't go wrong with this!
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Excellente connexion avec Iphone. Parfait en randonnée comme GPS de secours. Bonne autonomie.
Lo utilizo en un avión comercial volando a velocidades superiores a los 800 Km/h y altitudes entre 30 y 39000 pies sin problema alguno.
La batería es de larga duración y la calidad de los materiales son muy buenas.