[OSM-talk] Low Cost Android with Accurate GPS (GLONASS) for OSM Survey

[Simon Poole]

Alex

I suspect the 5" or larger requirement is an issue, you will have more
options if you allow slightly smaller screens. For example the Motorola
Moto G is excluded by th 5" req, but would nearly fit in your price bracket.

Personally I think expecting "GPS accuracy" in a phone might be slightly
misguided in the first place and while GLONASS really helps with getting
a fast fix and general recption issues. Antenna and placement of the
device tend to be more important for that. 

Potentially using a GPS/Glonass bluetooth device together with a lower
spec phone would be an alternative.

Simon

Am 15.12.2013 05:34, schrieb Alex Rollin:
> It's a funny mix and I've had trouble identifying a good choice for
> Indonesia. We have some issues with availability; not every product
> can be had here instantly, sure, but, if it can be found on AliBaba we
> can order it by Fedex. 
>
> Yes, I have been watching all the device threads.  This is a narrow
> request, accounting for GPS and Android with a budget, so, it's OK if
> I don't learn anything, but I was hoping I mind meet someone looking
> for the same thing :)
>
> Here is the basic criteria:
>
> Low price (Less than USD150, preferrably under USD100(high risk of
> damage and loss))
> GLONASS or accurate GPS (not only A-GPS)
> Android 4.0/4.1+ support
> 5 inches or larger
>
> Can anybody recommend a device with these specifications?  It is used
> for survey with Android data entry.
>
> When it comes to the GPS most devices that actually incorporate
> GLONASS do usually list that somewhere on the product, and so I have
> tended to shy away from devices that don't list that support, but I am
> probably missing something.
>
> I was hoping that this search would lead to a highly accurate
> definitive list of GPS chipsets and software with a corresponding list
> of devices within which they are deployed but no such luck.
>
> Any advice is appreciated.
>
> --
> Alex
>
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