[OSM-newbies] GPS question..

[Iván Sánchez Ortega]

El Jueves, 22 de Mayo de 2008, Christoph Eckert escribió:
> [...] 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.

I just upgraded to a legend HCx, and I think it's worth every 
penny^H^H^H^H^Heuro.

It all depends on what you're trying to do: if you're planning to hold mapping 
sessions (or do trips) longer than 3 hours, definitively go for a model with 
a SD card or similar (that means Navi, eTrex -x, magellan explorist 200+, 
check the reviews page).

If you want to brag about how good OSM maps are (which is my case), go for a 
model with color display and the ability of showing OSM maps. Medium- and 
high-end garmins do it; I'm not sure about the magellans.

If you carry a high-end phone (SD card plus bluetooth), go for a bluetooth GPS 
receiver.

If all you need is something for brief mapping sessions and geotagging photos, 
go for one of the cheaper no-screen data loggers.


IMHO, it all depends on how addicted you are to OSM - as you progress in the 
inevitable spiral of OSM addiction, you'll find yourself needing better (and 
more expensive) hardware.


Cheers,
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Iván Sánchez Ortega <ivan at sanchezortega.es>

"Elves and Dragons!" I says to him.  "Cabbages and potatoes are better
for you and me."
		-- J. R. R. Tolkien
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