[OSM-newbies] GPS question..

[Andy Robinson (blackadder-lists)]

Eric,

The Geko 201 is the unit of choice when we hold mapping parties because its
dead easy to use and we can get people logging their journeys after just a
few minutes of instruction. However like the GPS60 it does not hold maps, so
if you want to display OSM mapping as well as log journeys you need to think
beyond these. The other point to make is that both of these units have the
older GPS receiver chips which means they have more difficulty in urban
canyons or under tree cover. Note also that the Geko is becoming more
difficult to source.

The alternative for basic logging that a lot of OSMers use is the NaviGPS.
Some swear by them others are less certain, myself included. The lastest
version of the Navi (just out) has the newer high sensitivity receiver chip.

If you want mapping then you need to look at an perhaps an older serial
eTrex legend (B&W screen) or similar to keep it cheap. For current day
quality unit with a high sensitivity receiver you might perhaps consider the
Legend Hcx or the GPS 60csx.

Hope this helps a little.

Cheers

Andy

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>bounces at openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Eric Ladner
>Sent: 22 May 2008 6:25 PM
>To: newbies at openstreetmap.org
>Subject: [OSM-newbies] GPS question..
>
>(first time poster..)
>
>Hi, all.  I've been following OSM for a while and have done some
>casual editing in my local area (updating roads, fixing trashy TIGER
>data, etc), but haven't done any GPS tracking of new roads and such.
>
>I've been poking around at the site and have seen the GPS page, but
>there's not any real recommendations, just a huge list of features.
>After poking around the mailing lists, I've come up with two models to
>run by somebody (hopefully somebody that's seen either or both of
>them).
>
>One is the Garmin Geko 210, the other is the Garmin GPS 60.  Both seem
>appropriate for casual use, but the GPS 60 appears a little better
>built than the other one (plus it supports USB instead of serial, but
>that's not much of an issue).  I'm using a Linux box at the house
>primarialy.  Anybody have any experience with those two that can give
>a thumbs up or down?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Eric Ladner,
>Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA
>
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