Re: Which GPS


There's a brand new development in GPS technology. It's called
"High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII? architecture". This makes a tremendous
difference when under trees (like many of our rides are). If you are
buying a new GPS today, I couldn't imagine getting one without this. My
previous ones are Garmin eTrex Summit and ForeRunner 301. But my new
one is Forerunner 305. The most amazing thing about these new GPSs is
that they work indoors.

Another recommendation is to use a GPS that's made for cycling rather
than a general purpose one like an eTrex. If you are not interested in
heart rate, then you want a 'ForeRunner 205.'
(http://www.garmin.com/products/forerunner205/)

Look at this article for a detailed example of how much the new SiRF
starIII technology makes a difference under trees. All my old tracks
look like the red ones on this page: http://tinyurl.com/kg2cm (zoom in
on the comparison photos, especially the second one.)

---Nathan


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