Hey Sc/out/s I am looking for a handheld GPS I can use with international maps. I have been looking at the Garmin GPSMAP 62 0r 64 series. Does anyone know more about these? Can anyone explain why the old model 62's cost more than the new model 64's?
>>637971
Just use your phone OP. Get a waterproof case, a solar/battery charger maybe. You can call, take pictures, download outdoors maps (if jailbroken for free), etc....
>>637975
How about no. Phones are great and all but I've yet to find an android app that allows you to mark, tag, and plot like a gps handheld.
62fag here. Get the s model, base model lacks extendability and barometer / compass; higher models have a topo map already installed and / or a useless camera.
Display is tiny but well readable even in bright sunlight. Routing works best for max 20 miles when using the hardware device, no limits when using pc software (besides very derpy experimental routing).
A modern phone would outperform it in terms of CPU power, but will only be useful with power tank.
64 should be a step up, so wondering as well about pricing.
>>637996
Thanks for the valid reply. I was looking at them on amazon today and most of the 62 models are grossly more expensive than the 64, which makes no sense cuz the 64 has double the satellite connections (US & Russian vs 62's US only)
>>637986
GPS essentials does that for free on Android
>>638017
Yeah, just downloaded it.
Shitty fucking app.
If you think thats an acceptable app kill yourself.
Nothing like using a handheld GPS unit with the capabilities built in.
>>638081
bump
>>637998
> relying on GLONASS for anything
I personally laid my hands on the ECTS for EVERY GPS II-F block sat in the chute for launch. You don't need Russian GPS for anything.
>>638618
Well, you do. Made my life a fuck load easier when I upgraded my Leica 1200 to GLONASS.
More satellites = better chance at RTK or PPK lock when in the real the world with tall trees/buildings obscuring significant amounts of sky.
>>638863
It seems rather redundant to me but good on you.
>>637958
Etrex 20 is good enough.
>>637958
>price indicates quality
This is why shit is overpriced. If you use your tiny brain for a moment you may conclude that manufacturing and design efficiencies may lead to cost reduction, as do competitor products.
