On Wednesday 27 August 2008 10:40:56 Chris G wrote:
I'm looking for some sort of GPS/PDA set up for logging walking/cycling and to provide directions for when I'm riding my motorbike.
One suggestion is the Nokia 810 which is Linux based so that's an extra plus.
I don't know how they would compare, but the GPS on my E90 is a bit disappointing. It often takes several minutes for it to connect to sufficient satellites. It eats up battery. And I think its deliberately conservative with its satellite connections in order to attempt to save power. Consequently it's not the most accurate GPS device, generally around 30-40m in my experience. AIUI, better commercially available devices should be around 5-10m.
Does anyone here have any experience of this device?
I should say, I don't.
For a start how big is it, I can't see this information in any of the adverts.
I can tell its dimensions and mass:
Mass: 226 g Length: 72 mm Width: 128 mm Thickness: 14 mm
What that translates to ergonomically, I can't tell you.
I found that on Nokia's website: http://www.nokia.co.uk/A4630129
Richard