[OSM-talk] Recommendations for a new GPS Device?

[Rory McCann]

On 16/10/08 10:27, Andrew Williams wrote:
> I've been using my old N95 for a while now to get my GPS traces, but
> unfortunatly it's decided to finally give up. So, i'm in the market
> for a new GPS device. I'd preferebly like a standalone device but i'm
> not shunning away from any bluetooth devices, as lugging around a
> EeePC in a backpack is quite easy.
> 
> Any recommendations? I've had a look over the reviews wiki page but
> i'd like some feedback from the OSM public :)

I have a NaviGPS BGT-31, and I've very happy with it.

It's small and portable. It has bluetooth *and* an SD card. I have a 2GB 
SD card in it. When I turn it on, it just logs. I can put it in my bag 
or pocket and forget about it and trust that it will have a good signal. 
I don't need to have a PC on to log. The battery life is amazing. I can 
easily get 36 hours of continuous logging out of it on a full charge. 
It's very good at picking up a signal. I'm usually able to get a signal 
from inside an airplane (eg: 
http://flickr.com/photos/rorymccann/2808502876/in/set-72157607009061061/). 
I have a 2GB SD card on mine, and I've only used about 100MB so far. I 
doubt I'll ever be able to run out of space.

You can pick one up for about €100 from storage depot and feel good that 
part of that money goes to the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

More details: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/NaviGPS

Rory