[OSM-talk] GPS recommendations

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On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:30 PM, Frederik Ramm <frederik at remote.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> > Would it be really too controversial for OSM to have a "we particularly
> > recommend these N models" page, where N is small? Clearly, the NaviGPS
> > (which I own) would be one, because it's good and OSM gets some money.
>
> [...]
>
> > What do people think?
>
> I would be reluctant to publicly recommend anything where OSM gets any
> kind of kickback, _even if_ that device would be one I recommend in
> private. That would look as if our recommendation could be bought!
>

+1 the most benefit to the project is to make sure that people buy a GPS
that is fit for purpose.



>
> Maybe we should define a few categories ("BT mouse without logger",
> "standalone logger without display", "standard hand-held GPS with
> display", "outdoor-ish hand-held GPS with display", "in-car navigation
> device") and identify the 2-3 best devices in each. But how would such
> a list be kept current? As long as it is just a Wiki page, anyone can
> add their GPS preferences or write about a cool new device. But if you
> implement a process to reach a "project recommendation" then obviously
> the final result would not be "just a Wiki page", it would be a page
> which may only be changed after repeating the process...
>
> Bye
> Frederik
>
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