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#262008 - 07/22/13 02:29 PM Re: Cell Phone GPS [Re: gonewiththewind]
Russ Geezer Registered: 06/02/06 Posts: 5357 Loc: SOCAL	I tend to agree, but with Garmin's newer high sensitivity receivers I have yet to lose signal, but I tend to avoid the high rise section of town. I was talking to a friend who works in the design of cell phones for one of the majors and she agreed that not allowing the GPS to function independently while in airplane mode is a bad design. But I'm sure there was an good idea behind that flaw. Meantime, when I need a GPS I have a few dedicated GPS receivers to choose from depending on application. The cellphone is a tertiary back-up. _________________________ Better is the Enemy of Good Enough. Okay, what’s your point??
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#262015 - 07/22/13 06:46 PM Re: Cell Phone GPS [Re: Outdoor_Quest]
Brangdon Veteran Registered: 12/12/04 Posts: 1204 Loc: Nottingham, UK	I still trust my dedicated unit more. However, when I was in Iceland it was my phone that got used because it could download local maps. My dedicated unit is quite old and I doubt I'll be buying any more maps for it. _________________________ Quality is addictive.
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#262407 - 08/08/13 06:13 PM Re: Cell Phone GPS [Re: Russ]
Outdoor_Quest Enthusiast Registered: 08/17/09 Posts: 305 Loc: Central Oregon	Solar Chargers: Saw the other thread on the $19.00 charger. What charger has worked well for you and your cell phone? Blake www.outdoorquest.blogspot.com
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#262409 - 08/08/13 07:34 PM Re: Cell Phone GPS [Re: Outdoor_Quest]
Russ Geezer Registered: 06/02/06 Posts: 5357 Loc: SOCAL	Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus _________________________ Better is the Enemy of Good Enough. Okay, what’s your point??
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