+DefaultGen Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 When I've gone out caching (I have a 60Cx), usually someone wants to tag along. It would probably be more fun if we all had GPSs. I've read a lot about the iPhone GPS and how it's hit and miss, but don't know a lot about how phone GPSs work. I'd generally expect to be using the phone in places with mediocre cell/3G reception, do I need good connections for caching or is there a real GPS in these phones? Do any phones have a better GPS than the iPhone? Should I just forget about getting a smartphone for Player 2 and get any phone and a cheapo GPS as a secondary? Quote Link to comment
sick4x4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 if ur waiting for the i-phone the 5th gen is coming out in a couple months it should be a big upgrade.... Quote Link to comment
+Is_907 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) Most modern smartphones have decent GPS chipsets... my BlackBerry (a Bold 9650) has the SirfStar III. It's decent. I have used the Trimble app Geocache Navigator to find quite a few caches, though I prefer my Oregon 450. I'd say get whatever phone you want--smart or dumb phone. If that happens to be an Android phone, a BlackBerry, or an iPhone... do it. If you can use it for caching, great. If not, find a cheap or used backup GPSr. EDIT: Personal recommendation on if you decide to get a smartphone... go Android. Not sure what carrier you're on or any of that but now days everyone has access to a slew of good Android handsets. If my phone weren't a corporate-provided tool I'd still have an Android phone. Edited April 16, 2011 by Is_907 Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 For a secondary unit just pick up a cheap Garmin. On of there many versions of eTrex with the H designator will be perfect. Quote Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Get a used Meridian Platinum.......don't be surprised if you start using it more than the 60 CSx......I do. Quote Link to comment
+eusty Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Depends if you need a new phone, if you do get an android based phone. If not then a cheap eTrex from ebay Quote Link to comment
+dakboy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 if ur waiting for the i-phone the 5th gen is coming out in a couple months it should be a big upgrade.... No release date has been announced and most rumor sites (some of which tend to be reliable) are projecting a Fall release, not the usual June release. Quote Link to comment
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