[OSM-dev] hacking outdoor GPS devices

[Graham Jones]

Same reason for me - my eTrex vista hcx can handle abuse like being dropped
in puddles, and its batteries will last morr than 24 hours - am lucky if my
phone will do 5 hours with the gps on.

Graham

from my phone

On 16 Apr 2012 20:00, "Derick Rethans" <osm at derickrethans.nl> wrote:

On Mon, 16 Apr 2012, Mitja Kleider wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have a few questions regarding outdoor GP...
I have a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX now, and I like it a lot as it's fast
and accurate. It's map rendering isn't so nice though.


> * If there was a device with open source firmware, would that be an
> important feature?
> * Are ...
Not for me; I already have no spare time :-)


> * Why would you but an outdoor GPS anyway instead of using your
smartphone?
I hike a lot in rain and snow and... a dedicated GPS is a lot more
accurate and has a much longer battery life- and can deal with some
rain!

Derick


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