[OSM-newbies] looking for a good introductory GPS unit

[Andrew Salzberg]

Hi guys,

thanks for the info. I ended up picking up a legend HCx - just about to try
it out. will let you know how it goes!

andrew

On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Andrew Errington <
a.errington at lancaster.ac.uk> wrote:

> On Mon, 02 May 2011 11:28:31 Andrew Salzberg wrote:
> > Thanks for the replies!
> >
> > I'm really just looking for a data logger - maps and color screen would
> > just be a bonus - and I'd be happy not to pay for them if possible.
>
> I love my Garmin Geko 201.  It's quite old now, but might still be
> available.
> It uses 2 AAA batteries and needs a serial connector (Google Pfranc for
> cheap
> cables, and use a USB->RS232 adapter).
>
> I use Eneloop rechargeables and they last for a couple of days if the unit
> is
> left on.  It's small, accuracy is great for OSM, and logging capacity is
> plenty.
>
> Oh, and it's waterproof and it floats.
>
> Andrew
>
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