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GPS vs smartphone
« on: August 06, 2017, 10:01:54 PM »
Just curious.  How many of you guys carry a dedicated GPS unit, and why use (i.e., pay the $$ for) that rather than use a smartphone with the various map/gps apps on the market?

I've only ever used my phone, and I'm curious if I'm just missing some feature of the handheld GPS units that makes them superior. 

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Re: GPS vs smartphone
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2017, 10:06:10 PM »
You may want to try the search function as this topic has been covered several times. 

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Re: GPS vs smartphone
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2017, 10:11:25 PM »
Have a dedicated gps but don't carry it anymore.  Do carry the Rhino radio with gps - gamechanger when hunting with family/friends.  Usually use Rhino for GPS with phone as backup or in rig navigation.


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Re: GPS vs smartphone
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2017, 12:04:51 PM »
In cold weather my phone dies in minutes.. Even on airplane mode just sitting in my pocket. I always carry a GPS.. Just makes me feel better.

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Re: GPS vs smartphone
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2017, 12:33:09 PM »
Phone exclusive.

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Re: GPS vs smartphone
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2017, 12:37:13 PM »
I take both but leave my phone in the vehicle and carry a dedicated GPS when out of the vehicle.
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Re: GPS vs smartphone
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2017, 01:22:44 PM »
 :yeah: The battery life on the Iphone sucks. The battery on the Rino will last for a week or more if I turn it off when not in use. Leaving it on all day uses about 15%. Having the 5W radio, locationing with partners, camera, texting between partners, makes it a very useful tool. The touch screen works with gloves on, too. Touch screen on the phone doesn't always work in cold and/or wet.
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