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

[Mike Collinson]

At 01:46 PM 27/08/2008, Chris G wrote:
>On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 01:26:01PM +0200, Christoph Eckert wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> > I rand my N810 in parallel with my Garmin Geko 201 and they both
>> > produced comparable results. I'm quite happy with the built-in GPS.
>> 
>> works for me as well, as long the device is placed upright in a car via the 
>> suction mount. In other cases, where it's difficult to place the device in an 
>> exposed upright position (biking, hinking) things look differently.
>> 
>My thoughts are actually moving away from the N810, the big drawback
>for me is that it needs a mobile phone as well to be able to connect
>from anywhere.
>
>I'm actually thinking more about a 'smartphone' (e.g. a Palm Treo)
>with an external GPS logger that can connect to it via bluetooth.

I generally found a combined device, a Nokia N82 or HP iPAQ smart phone in my case, most convenient for walking or cycling but in a car, bus, train an external GPS is good because you don't have to leave/hold your phone right up against the window.  

Actually, I've now ended up with a separate Garmin eTrex Legend HCx which gives me the best of both worlds plus the ability to easily download and install OSM maps thanks to the guys at http://www.osm4you.com/ .

Mike