Re: what happened to this group?
- From: "miso@xxxxxxxxx" <miso@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:00:25 -0800 (PST)
On Feb 13, 1:11 pm, Keith <nos...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
-Sam
I think my GPS60CSx is an order of magnitude better than my old emap.
Just what exactly has been dumbed down?
I know what you mean about embedded GPSs. I'd hate to have to depend
on a cellphone GPS for hiking. The database and firmware are half the
product. It simply isn't enough to be able to receive GPS signals, but
rather you need a box that makes the information useful.
I think the trend to touch screens is going to be bad for the hiking
users. Those screens can't be as reliable as a keypad.
Not sure about reliability but the Oregon is a pleasure to use,
everything is done easily and quickly, like changing the info in a
field, just tap, select and its done.
But a hiking type GPS is likely to be used when your hands are bit
dusty or wearing gloves. Plus I use mine in a soft case. Now I could
see in a wet environment the touch screen might be more waterproof.
I've used a Nuvi and the touch screen is fine, but the environment is
more controlled.
.
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