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RepWI

08-21-11 08:00 AM

Multi Purpose - GPS, Music & Phone System?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by RepWI (Post 13112264)

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

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Originally Posted by the_**** (Post 13112376)

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.

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