[Talk-us] Currently available good GPS for use with OSM mapping in the USA?

[Martin Koppenhoefer]

2013/11/26 Richard Welty <rwelty at averillpark.net>

> the eTrex units seem to be much more accurate than the entry level
> auto units from Garmin. i'm intrigued though, by Martin's description
> of the 60CSx (which appears to have been replaced in the Garmin lineup
> by the 62CS).
>


I'm not sure if I won't go for the etrex20 as well, both use standard
AA-batteries, both have a low resolution screen but well readable in direct
sunlight, but the etrex has additional Glonass functionality.

Not sure how much quality improvement the Glonass capabilities give, but
I'd want them when buying a new GPS receiver ;-)



> if the good tracks are on the microSD card then that
> means you can minimize cycles on the mini-USB port, as you can
> remove the microSD and use an external reader. this should lead to
> a longer useful life for the unit (yes, i'm really fed up with having
> two dead Nuvis because of busted mini USB ports).
>


yes, being able to take them out is an advantage. Some recent models also
do wireless transmission I think.

cheers,
Martin
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