[OSM-newbies] GPS receiver recommendation
Ian Sealy
openstreetmap-newbies at iansealy.com
Sat Mar 24 14:17:29 GMT 2007
Hi,
>> I've got what I suspect is a really annoying newbie question. I want
>> to buy a GPS receiver to start doing some mapping in my local area.
>> I've looked at http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/GPS_Reviews
>> and http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Garmin but I've no idea
>> what sort I need.
>>
>> I suspect I'll do most of my mapping on foot and sometimes, but not
>> very often, as a car passenger. Never on a bike! I only use Linux, so
>> I need to be able to get data off without relying on Windows
>> software. I think I need a standalone unit, because I don't want to
>> have to carry a laptop round with me, although I do have a Sony
>> Ericsson P900 mobile phone, so maybe there are other options.
>>
>> Can anyone give me some recommendations as to what type I should be
>> looking at? Thanks very much in advance.
>
> I've changed the wiki newbies page
>
> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Newbie
>
> to basically say 'get a Navi GPS' which is what we basically
> recommend. The gps reviews page is far too much info for someone who
> just wants to get going.
Thanks everyone for all the useful recommendations, both on and off the
list. I've just ordered a NaviGPS from Storage Depot and sent the
details to treasurer at openstreetmap.org.
> You could really help by editing the newbies page to make it helpful
> to people like you, or you were when you were totally new :-)
Will do.
Cheers,
Ian
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