+TOPONA Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I know this one is quite unusual. I am searching for a bluetooth enabled screen that can be paired with an external GPS unit. Something similar to this (awesome) invention: http://getpebble.com/ The only problem with it (guess the possibilities! Coordinates on your wrist. Two hands free for searching and a quick flip of the wrist to check coordinates). The only problem with it, I was saying, is that it pairs with an external android device. I am searching for something - simpler than that power watch - that could pair with any external GPS bluetooth receiver, like this: http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=222 Are you aware of any of such devices? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+TOPONA Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks! (sigh) Quote Link to comment
+duncanhoyle Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 If you have a smartphone is it possible to pair it with the watch to get gps coordinates? Could use the inbuilt gps or maybe one connected by bluetooth to the phone (like I already use as it's more accurate than the phone and saves on phone battery usage) Quote Link to comment
+TOPONA Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) If you have a smartphone is it possible to pair it with the watch to get gps coordinates? Could use the inbuilt gps or maybe one connected by bluetooth to the phone (like I already use as it's more accurate than the phone and saves on phone battery usage) Yes I could and I do. But it won't last for a whole day. What I was searching for is an LCD screen that lasts way longer than the smartphone, so to be able to stay out in the wild for some days (at least a whole weekend!) and enjoying geocaching (and logging my track). Thanks! Edited August 6, 2012 by TOPONI Quote Link to comment
+Redwoods Mtn Biker Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yes it is. What I was searching for is an LCD screen that lasts way longer than the smartphone, so to be able to stay out in the wild for some days (at least a whole weekend!) and enjoying geocaching (and logging my track). Maybe you should just get the new Garmin fenix watch. Quote Link to comment
+splashy Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 There is no battery powered LCD screen that lasts a whole weekend and with a BT connection even unthinkable, for now. Maybe some of the the Epaper models have BT and can handle your data. Quote Link to comment
+TOPONA Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 There is no battery powered LCD screen that lasts a whole weekend and with a BT connection even unthinkable, for now. Maybe some of the the Epaper models have BT and can handle your data. Thanks for your answers dudes. When I wrote "LCD" I was quite generic actually. What I meant is not something like a smartphone LCD screen; rather one of these: That's the kind of screen I'm looking for and that I'd love to pair with a powerful and long-lasting GPS bluetooth unit. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+duncanhoyle Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The only problem with it (guess the possibilities! Coordinates on your wrist. Two hands free for searching and a quick flip of the wrist to check coordinates). I know it would be a little more bulky, but could you not just fasten a gps to your wrist? Quote Link to comment
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