[meteorite-list] GPS

[Chris Peterson]

Hi Mike-

I lean towards the opinion that using one GPS for both just compromises both 
functions, and doesn't, in the end, make anything simpler.

Automotive GPS units are optimized for a large display, a specialized 
antenna, street-level maps, and road-oriented navigation. Hiking GPS units 
are optimized for battery life, light weight, track and waypoint storage, 
and topographic map display.

Excellent units of both types (I prefer Garmin for all types of GPS) are 
available well within your price range. I've never seen a single unit 
capable of both that was really comfortable for either.

Chris

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:38 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS


> Hi List!
>
> What is a good dual-purpose GPS?
>
> I want something that has loaded Topo maps for prospecting/hiking use
> and can be used handheld.  I'd also like the ability to dash mount the
> same GPS and use it for city driving.  Is there a good GPS like this
> that doesn't cost more than $200 or so, maybe $250?
>
> I'd like to keep things simple when out boondocking and hunting for
> meteorites - so one GPS is better than two, not to mention less
> batteries and chargers.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> MikeG