Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Multi Purpose - GPS, Music & Phone System?

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RepWI
08-21-11, 08:00 AM
Am beginning to think of, and researching, a GPS system for bike touring. I am wondering though if there is anything out there that would serve a number of purposes like music storage and phone in addition to GPS. Thoughts?

UberGeek
08-21-11, 08:48 AM
A smart phone. I use my Android phone for these very purposes.
gear
08-21-11, 02:41 PM
My iPhone does all those things.

RepWI
08-21-11, 02:45 PM
As I read some threads people discuss downloading maps. Will a smart phone be able to do so if it has GPS capabilities?

Also, any down side to using a phone rather than a dedicated GPS system?
the_goob
08-21-11, 03:18 PM
As I read some threads people discuss downloading maps. Will a smart phone be able to do so if it has GPS capabilities?

Also, any down side to using a phone rather than a dedicated GPS system?
Battery life unless you find a way to charge it while you ride.
gear
08-22-11, 03:56 AM
Battery life unless you find a way to charge it while you ride.
You can buy battery ad on packs that are a case as well. You can download apps that have map info stored in them.