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<blockquote data-quote="Goldpick" data-source="post: 465313" data-attributes="member: 1695"><p>Problem with using mobile phones in the field for GPS duties is how quick they chew through power, especially when compared to a dedicated handheld unit running off a couple AA batteries. Mobiles are also not the most robust things to throw about, don't think I like the thought of another busted and expensive Samsung Galaxy screen if dropped in the field. Dedicated handheld units are built to cope with some pretty heavy abuse including full waterproofing.</p><p></p><p>Another problem is heat My mobile automatically stops charging when the temps get too high which can be a real pain, even when mounted near the windscreen in an air-conditioned car it has refused to charge due to heat off the windscreen. No such problems regarding heat with a handheld or dash mounted GPS.</p><p></p><p>You will also find that a handheld GPS with a dedicated antenna will perform better than a mobile for satellite acquisition and with less dropouts, especially where there isn't a clear view of the sky/horizon or in forested areas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goldpick, post: 465313, member: 1695"] Problem with using mobile phones in the field for GPS duties is how quick they chew through power, especially when compared to a dedicated handheld unit running off a couple AA batteries. Mobiles are also not the most robust things to throw about, don't think I like the thought of another busted and expensive Samsung Galaxy screen if dropped in the field. Dedicated handheld units are built to cope with some pretty heavy abuse including full waterproofing. Another problem is heat My mobile automatically stops charging when the temps get too high which can be a real pain, even when mounted near the windscreen in an air-conditioned car it has refused to charge due to heat off the windscreen. No such problems regarding heat with a handheld or dash mounted GPS. You will also find that a handheld GPS with a dedicated antenna will perform better than a mobile for satellite acquisition and with less dropouts, especially where there isn't a clear view of the sky/horizon or in forested areas. [/QUOTE]
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