GPS modules ?

From: Alex Gibson (news_at_alxx.net)
Date: 03/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:19:31 +1000

Could someone recommend a gps module suitable for use
in embedded projects (pic and lpc21xx) , robotics and hooking up to a
(laptop/pc with windows and osx drivers).

Either 3V or 5V powered, ASCI output via rs232 or i2c or spi - (NMEA 0183)
and under 10cm by 10cm (5cm by 5cm or under would be better).

Start up time isn't a concern , up to a couple of minutes is fine

Quite a few out there, just wondering which ones people use more and
are fairly cheap , easy to use , reliable and rugged/robust.

I had a bit of a look at a few (first three look quite good)
UV40 - Laipac
TF30 - Laipac
Lassen iQ - Trimble

Rikaline GPS-23
Jupiter 12
Leadtek 9543

http://www.stepgps.com/products/trimble/lassenIQ.htm#physical
 http://www.embedtronics.com/GPS/lassenSQ.html

UV40 , TF30 and Lassen listed here
http://www.sparkfun.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=209810&cat=63&

Rikaline
http://www.modtronix.com/product_info.php?currency=AUD&cPath=61_63&products_id=139

Jupiter and leadtek GPS-9543 - bit pricy
http://www.tdc.co.uk/starter_packs/index.htm#gps9543

Thanks
Alex Gibson