VFAN USB GPS Receiver Antenna Gmouse for Laptop PC Car Marine Navigation Magnetic Base

Worked well. Got lock in minutes.

Works as it should.I had difficulty setting it up but it was due to my computer ability.

Found it strange to be guided to activate an account with a salesman's tracking app.

Newer version for Windows. I use OpenCPN for boat navigation. This works perfectly with windows 11 pro

Comes with NO user instructions or guide. Has a piece of paper masquerading as a guide, but only provides a link to a product download suitable for GPS geeks only - no added value to the ordered product, which I can't get up and running on my system.

It works with Google Earth.

It seems some of us have issue with finding how to use this with Windows. I'll post a page that tells how and is very easy, step-by-step. Should only take 5 - 10 minutes. Now, as to whether google maps will access it I have no idea, I haven't the time yet to see. Should just be able to turn off the wifi in Windows, drive around a bit and see fairly quickly. My only Win laptop has to run XP and I don't want to pull a NUC just yet to find out. However, Windows Maps will employ this device so at worst that can be a fall back option if you lose google maps. Win Maps is free, just type 'Maps' in your Win Search box on the Start Menu page and if it isn't installed it will install. If it is already installed a it will do a quick update and you're set. It has some features I like - 3d cities, speed warning, traffic, etc. The only thing I see is not all of the 3d cities pictures are up to date even though the streets and highways all seem to be very current. My sister's home, on the other side of the country is current but mine is around ten years old. Another feature is being able to display home addresses - no more trying to read mailboxes from the pictures!Anyway, here's where to find the information: gpswebshop.com/blogs/tech-support-by-platform-windows/how-to-connect-an-external-gps-gnss-receiver-for-windows-10-maps If the link gets erased just go to GPSWEBSSHOP and search "Connect a GPS/GNSS Receiver for Windows Maps". And once you have it installed and working the same site can tell you how to use it with Google Earth for Windows in their 'Tech Support by OS - Windows' page.

I bought this GPS to keep my PC clock precise while doing time-sensitive work in areas without internet access. For this purpose, the VFAN USB GPS receiver works beautifully. My PC immediately recognized it and assigned a COM port.After about 7 or 8 minutes or so to find signals and stabilize, the GPS time sync software I am using had no complaints with this device and accurately recognized the NMEA data stream that was coming in from the unit. Overall, a great bargain. Does exactly what I wanted for less than twenty bucks.