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

[robin paulson]

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.


have you heard of openmoko? they've recently released a handheld linux 
computer/phone/pda called the freerunner. it has gps, microsd (sdhc) 
slot, 640 x 480 screen, and a completely open programming environment, 
and mostly free drivers

there are several excellent apps developed for it, including tangogps, 
for osm map viewing, navit, and plenty of others, plus i think there's 
something on the go for mobile mapping. it'll do logging to the microsd 
slot, and has bluetooth 2 for earpieces etc.

have a look here for more info: wiki.openmoko.org

it goes for around 400 us

mine arrives next week, i'll tell you how it goes if anyone's interested