[OSM-talk] Recommended GPS for logs for OSM *and* for vehicle - is there such a beast?

[Florian Steiper]

Hello,

As much as I know the Garmin navigation units can load the OpenStreetMap 
data that is produced by mkgmap.
sadly only the top model in the Nüvi series offers tracking.

However, the motorbike units (zumo) do offer tracking, are water 
(splash) proof and also allow navigation by voice. They may be a little 
heavy for use on a bicycle... and they are also rather expensive... but 
again.. you can load the OSM map on the devices and see where there is 
data already and where there isn't.

ciao

  Florian


Chris G wrote:
> I'm after a GPS system which I can use to provide data for OSM maps
> and as a 'normal' GPS system to tell me where to go when I'm on my
> motorbike.  Is there anything which can provide both facilities or
> should I give up and buy two separate devices?
>
> It's doubtful (to me) if on-screen maps are much use, too distracting,
> so a system which can provide voice instructions via bluetooth (or
> whatever) would seem to be best for the 'bike.
>
> A receiver which can link up with a PDA might make sense as I need a
> new PDA anyway.
>
> So, rather an open-ended question but I'd appreciate any/all input.
>
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