GPS systems

[osh]

Hello all,

I am thinking of getting a GPS system and wondered if anyone had any suggestions. I would like one that I can use to navigate in car with (and I have hear that some come with speed camera locations on them) but I would also like one that can be used out of the car, to give co-ordinates, elevations etc.

does anyone have any suggestions?

Ta

[khana]

I bought a Tomtom GPS unit a couple of weeks ago and frankly I'm wondering why it took me so long to just stump up the cash and buy it.
I've nothing to compare it to, but I think its wonderful and has taken all the hassle out of car journeys. Its also portable as it has a battery.

[desertrat]

I have an IPAQ 5550 handheld which is basically a small computer and have TomTom software loaded on it. The GPS is a small unit which uses bluetooth (wireless signal) to talk to the handheld software. I have found bluetooth connections a bit flaky sometimes. I don't use it all that often. When I do it is great. TomTom software is mainly for a road user. The maps wouldn't give much detail if you liked to walk in the country although it would give direction / elevation / speed etc. The maps for driving can sometimes be out of date. It won't know if the council has changed a road to one way traffic recently for example. So if it tells you to turn left make sure you check the road signs as well ;)

[MargeB]

How do you decide what GPS unit to get? I was gonna attach one to my Nokia 6600. Thanks.

[Sequin]

I use a Mitac Mio 168 (aka Medion 95000) - a handheld PocketPc with built in GPS receiver - you may find one at your local kwiksave for about �230

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