[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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