Was going to get a Garmin GPS - should i just get iphone instead?

Hi,

I was going to get a garmin gps 60csx for occasional long distance
driving and off route hiking. However I also need a cell phone, and I
read that the GPS on the iphone is quite accurate.


Seeing as how the garmin costs 350 + more money for maps am I correct
in thinking I'm way better off with the iphone for my driving/hiking
needs? I know it doesn't have all the features of a garmin, but as
long as it can give accurate lat/long coordinates and record your path
as you hike, it would be pretty ideal. That and of course it can do a
bunch of stuff the garmin can't.


Thnx.

On Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:40:46 -0800 (PST), "albert.mills@googlemail.com"


I love my iPhone 3GS with a passion, but while it is very competent
for hiking software thanks to the MotionX App, the iPhone isn't ideal
for long hikes as the battery doesn't last long enough and it isn't
waterproof (as a manager of mine found out recently when he destroyed
his new 3GS up a Welsh mountain in the rain). For me, I don't do major
treks, so it is fine for my walking needs.

In addition, the driving App's aren't as good as a dedicated GPS as
the GPS seems to lag a bit when driving so I still use my dedicated
Tomtom for driving.
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