gnappi
Well-known member
My old handheld GPS bit the dust and I need another handheld model to replace it with. I have a DF so it does not need that function and my needs are what I think are simple.
It has to be able to be powered by a USB cable (with and without rechargeable batteries installed) AND charge the cells while connected to USB. I need a dashboard with heading, and speed, location (lat / lon) etc. Marine maps are not necessary or desired as the waterways I travel I do not expect to be mapped. My usage paradigm? A cell phone, cordless razor or cordless phone
I did not think these are extraordinarily difficult specs to meet but I've looked all over and so far either the technical writers of the GPS companies suck and have no idea how to write specifications or the hand held models cannot run on power supplied by USB whilst charging batteries.
There are plenty of vehicle GPS that run on DC from USB but they are too large, and cannot run on batteries. If there were one made I could consider it.
PS. using a phone is not an option, as they are not nearly bright enough for bright sunlight use.
Anyone?
It has to be able to be powered by a USB cable (with and without rechargeable batteries installed) AND charge the cells while connected to USB. I need a dashboard with heading, and speed, location (lat / lon) etc. Marine maps are not necessary or desired as the waterways I travel I do not expect to be mapped. My usage paradigm? A cell phone, cordless razor or cordless phone
I did not think these are extraordinarily difficult specs to meet but I've looked all over and so far either the technical writers of the GPS companies suck and have no idea how to write specifications or the hand held models cannot run on power supplied by USB whilst charging batteries.
There are plenty of vehicle GPS that run on DC from USB but they are too large, and cannot run on batteries. If there were one made I could consider it.
PS. using a phone is not an option, as they are not nearly bright enough for bright sunlight use.
Anyone?