[OSM-newbies] GPS question..

[Christoph Eckert]

Hi,

> 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?

the Geckos are quite popular and AFAIK will work well on LInux boxes. I use a 
GPSmap 60 Cx so I cannot really comment on the GPS 60.

Both devices use slightly dated PhaseTrac12 chips. I'd either try to get a 
device with a SIRF III chipset or at least one of those new eTrex Hcx series 
devices whose chip also seems to be great. IMO the latter ones provide great 
value for the money.

Just my two cents,

ce