[OSM-talk-be] looking for a sturdy, simple data logger

[Dennis Bollyn]

Driverless is only a small part of the equation. You then have (in the best case) a GPX file on your harddrive. With this alone you can't do much. You still have to open it in JOSM to edit it, etc.  This means you still have to install additional software. A driver install is the easiest part, IMHO.

I understand that there are some uses for driverless trackers. But these are limited (have someone walk around and upload the logs to someone for further processing). I'm not sure this is getting the most out of the investment.

Still, if someone finds reasonably affordable units that also meet the other criteria, I'm all for it.

Regards,

Gyrbo

>----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
>Van: Mark Van den Borre [mailto:mark at markvdb.be]
>Verzonden: woensdag, april 23, 2008 09:12 AM
>Aan: talk-be at openstreetmap.org
>Onderwerp: Re: [OSM-talk-be] looking for a sturdy, simple data logger
>
>2008/4/22 François Cauwe <francois at cauwe.org>:
>> Op dinsdag 22-04-2008 om 18:41 uur [tijdzone +0200], schreef Dennis
>>  Bollyn:
>>
>> > Driverless devices are also quite rare. You're looking at one that
>>  > emulates a mass storage device, or one with memory cards. There are
>>  > plenty of devices with multi-OS driver support that would cost less.
>>  > Lower cost = more units.
>>  I would still prefer driverless devices. This makes it much easier to use
>>  for less technical people, just plug, and copy the file.
>This means huge outreach potential outside the geek world. Slightly
>higher cost = massively higher outreach and output.
>
>Please give me recommendations for accurate, sturdy, sd card or usb
>mass storage gps data loggers.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Mark
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