Mayuresh, I didn't say the model you suggested is not accurate. The model I had was not accurate(this is in 2010). If the reviews in amzon & other place say it is accurate go for it.
I know Moto G is good,very fast to lock even in somewhat indoor, error is less but less straight line stability than samsung . I mean if you go in a car straight but with MOTO you get zig-zagged line (error is 3-4 m only). I tried Moto E gps(1 st generation) earlier, for a small test only, it was slow to lock. I am not sure about second generation. I also don't use any smart phone (I use a tablet only for navigation and osm mapping). Regards Sunil On 07/23/2015 04:58 PM, Mayuresh Kathe wrote: > Hello Sunil, > > If, as per what you're saying, the dedicated GPS units aren't as > accurate as the GPS modules found on cell phones, then it would > make better sense to invest in a cell phone. > > You've suggested the Moto G; may I solicit your (and others) > opinion about the Moto E 2nd Gen? Reason being it's smaller and > easier to handle than the Moto G. > > I anyways need to exit the old world of feature phones and enter > the bold new world of smartphones. :-) > > Thanks, > > ~Mayuresh > > > > On 2015-07-23 03:32 PM, Sunil K wrote: >> Dear Mayuresh, I used a Garmin device in 2010 I don't remember >> its model(it cost me 100 euro, but the accuracy was less). But it >> have a gpx logging feature. Resultant gpx can be copied to >> computer via usb, then josm to upload. >> >> There are 2-3 things to look for 1. easy to enter POIs (may be >> voice recording), is most important 2. ability to use OSM maps >> (There was a way to convert OSM maps to garmin format), because >> if the map is already there no need to again map it. >> >> 3. Is the accuracy() If these are there, then this device is ok. >> Checkout Columbus V990 suggested by Paramvir (It have voice >> recording feature) >> >> >> I know one guy who uses modified osmtracker+ bt headset with >> voice cancellation to capture POIs on a Moto G. >> >> >> I use a samsung galaxy tab 7+ which is much more accurate the >> garmin I had (but usually no harsh terrain, except my daughter, >> it survived with colorful lines on screen) >> >> >> Hope others also give there experiences. >> >> >> >> Regards Sunil >> >> Regards Sunil >> >> On 07/23/2015 02:55 PM, Mayuresh Kathe wrote: >>> Hi Sunil, >>> >>> Thanks for the response. >>> >>> I would prefer to go for a standalone GPS unit like the Garmin >>> eTrex 20 because I can use it under any weather conditions >>> (which can get difficult with a smartphone). >>> >>> While living in Uran, my primary task would be to perform >>> mapping activities during the three seasons which present >>> themselves as harsh environmental conditions, i.e. extreme >>> heat, heavy rains and bitter winters (no snow though). >>> >>> So, suppose if I purchase the Garmin eTrex 20 and use it for >>> logging data, would there be any way to; 1. move data off the >>> unit and onto my Chromebook via USB? 2. convert the acquired >>> data to be usable with OSM? 3. easily upload that data to OSM? >>> >>> Basically, since there are just a few local apps under a >>> Chromebook, would there be any web service which can convert >>> the data acquired from the GPS unit to the one which is >>> accepted by OSM? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> ~Mayuresh >>> >>> >>> On 2015-07-23 02:42 PM, Sunil K wrote: >>>> Dear Mayuresh, >>>> >>>> I would suggest to go for samsung tablet, or Moto G than >>>> going for a standalone GPS like Garmin or TomTom( because >>>> cost vs accuracy is better in the case of former, based on my >>>> experiance from 2010 now it may be different). I dont know >>>> how good is bluetooth or USB connected GPS (which can be >>>> connected to your chromebook directly) >>>> >>>> The only important think is GPS should be able to lock >>>> without 2G or 3G network, in a remote location sometimes this >>>> is crucial. Another think is battery life with GPS(with and >>>> without screen on). >>>> >>>> You could use apps like osmtracker to get gpx trail and way >>>> points, Navit or OsmAnd(could also be used for tracking) for >>>> existing map. There is a OSM editor vespucci but I don't know >>>> how good it is. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> br Sunil >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 07/23/2015 01:18 PM, Mayuresh Kathe wrote: >>>>> Hello, >>>>> >>>>> I tried to keep this off list as much as I could, but it >>>>> would be improper to harangue just one person with newbie >>>>> type questions. :-) >>>>> >>>>> I am basically from Mumbai, but also have a certain amount >>>>> of presence in a nearby hamlet called Uran (65Kms south >>>>> east of Mumbai). >>>>> >>>>> I checked out the map for that region on OSM and found >>>>> very few details. >>>>> >>>>> Given the fact that I would be spending a month there, once >>>>> in every 2 months (making it around 4 months a year), I >>>>> would like to invest time in helping map that region. >>>>> >>>>> I have been advised to take a look at "JOSM" as an editor, >>>>> but found "iD" to be a lot better for my current situation, >>>>> i.e. only portable is a Google Chromebook. >>>>> >>>>> I solicit advice on the GPS equipment I would need (I don't >>>>> use a smartphone). >>>>> >>>>> Would you be kind enough to recommend a decent, low-cost >>>>> GPS unit for acquiring data which can be easily used with >>>>> OSM? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> ~Mayuresh >>> > _______________________________________________ Talk-in mailing list [email protected] https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-in
