Bluetooth GPS receivers have become quite popular nowadays, as they grant an extra-level of functionality to those handhelds that don't provide GPS capabilities out of the box. They come in all shapes and sizes, but it would seem that one company called Keomo has decided to take things to the next level and launched the MTK 32-channel Bluetooth GPS receiver, a device that has a depth of just around 8 mm.

As Navigadget informs us, the device comes packed with a MTK GPS chipset (the greatest rival of Sirf Star III) that is capable of connecting in parallel to 32 satellites (or up to 32 satellites), thus assuring a relatively high level of positioning accuracy. The device provides some rather impressive acquisition times (cold / warm / hot start times are resp. 36 / 33 / 1 seconds on average), while the reacquisition time is less than one second, thus making this MTK-based device a serious rival to its Sirf Star III-based counterparts.

As mentioned earlier, one of the most important selling points of the GPS receiver from Keomo is its sheer size. Thus, the device measures 92 mm x 47 mm x 8 mm, at a weight of just 64 grams, which really makes it one of the smallest and most portable such devices currently available on the market.

The MTK 32-channel Bluetooth GPS receiver is powered by a built-in 1050 mAh rechargeable lithium battery, which assures a functioning life of around 20 hours and a stand-by time up to 200 hours. This is possible due to the fact that the device also includes the Smart Power Saving Mechanism and Fuzzy Auto On/Off Mode features, which cut down the power consumption with up to 65% compared to other similar devices (at least according to the manufacturing company's statements).

The receiver from Keomo is compatible with a large number of handhelds coming from the most important manufacturers on the market, as for example Qtek (HTC series), Nokia (N-series), Palm, Mitac (Mio series), Sony Ericsson or Blackberry. Unfortunately, there's no pricing information available as of now, but we'll keep you posted on any other developments on the subject.

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