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Review on Geekstory VK-162 G-Mouse USB GPS Dongle: Reliable Remote Mount Navigation Module with External GPS Antenna for Raspberry Pi, Google Earth, Windows, and Linux by Javarie Malick

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works as advertised

I bought this device so that my Windows 10 laptop can show the exact time. Installation was as quick as plugging a dongle into my laptop. Windows 10 automatically installed the required device driver. After the driver installation was complete, I installed a free app called GPSTime. GPSTime only needs the dongle's COM port number to set it up, then press the start button. I changed the default baud rate to You can use Windows Device Manager to find the COM port number. I then ran the GPSTime app to update my laptop clock every minute and check its accuracy. I got accuracy values of 0.007 seconds from the IsTime.com website. The device was ready to use in less than 3 minutes after opening the box. IMPORTANT: In order to install Windows, you must ensure that the GPSTime application is configured to run as administrator (ie with administrative rights), otherwise the application will not work. can update the time because it does not have sufficient permissions.

Pros
  • Cable length 190 cm. USB GPS is a great, simple and great solution for travelers. It works anywhere in the world. Once you download country travel maps they will show you exactly where you are without you having to pay for any services.
Cons
  • Only available in white