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<snip>So even if I'm out of cell range, I can use my phone as a GPS, aerial map? Gosh, all this new fangled stuff sure is confusing.
Is Any smart phone not an IPhone called an android?
Having this phone, and not really getting, understanding it is kinda giving me anxiety. Almost kind of wish I'd never of gotten it. Ignorance is bliss.Cache, app,sd? Oh brother. Main reason for phone buy was maps and huntwa.
Quote from: MountainWalk on July 22, 2015, 10:06:02 AMHaving this phone, and not really getting, understanding it is kinda giving me anxiety. Almost kind of wish I'd never of gotten it. Ignorance is bliss.Cache, app,sd? Oh brother. Main reason for phone buy was maps and huntwa.Cache=save. You need internet or phone service for the maps function to work. There's an option where you can cache/save/download maps to your phone. Pull them up when there's no service and the GPS function works on those maps you saved.App=application. sd= sd card/secure digital card. Like what you put into a digital camera to save pictures onto. The onXmaps software comes to you on an sd card when you purchase one for your GPS. It is what you'd insert into a GPS unit. Take some time and get used to the functions of the phone. Use the internet or ask questions here...we're happy to help.
Ahhh, thanks, sir. What's the point in having a regular email, and a gmail...sorry for the thread jacking.Ill figure it out.....
I have posted this before. I purchased a new Garmin 62STC last year, and then returned it shortly to the store. The functionality is old, and the software interface with my computer (Mac) was horrible. I was shocked at how clunky Garmin's software was.Instead, I rely 100% on Hunt OnXmap's iPhone download ($30/year). The GPS function in the iPhone is wonderful, and the iPhone now allows you to run your GPS chip on airplane mode, saving battery life. In my opinion, the iPhone (with Hunt OnX, BigGameRegs, and other topo mapping apps) far exceeds the capability of a dedicated GPS unit. I will never purchase a Garmin or similar product again.I am sure an Android phone would be quite similar.
Quote from: pd on July 22, 2015, 11:42:46 AMI have posted this before. I purchased a new Garmin 62STC last year, and then returned it shortly to the store. The functionality is old, and the software interface with my computer (Mac) was horrible. I was shocked at how clunky Garmin's software was.Instead, I rely 100% on Hunt OnXmap's iPhone download ($30/year). The GPS function in the iPhone is wonderful, and the iPhone now allows you to run your GPS chip on airplane mode, saving battery life. In my opinion, the iPhone (with Hunt OnX, BigGameRegs, and other topo mapping apps) far exceeds the capability of a dedicated GPS unit. I will never purchase a Garmin or similar product again.I am sure an Android phone would be quite similar.So, does the GPS function and maps work without cell service?
Phone for sure. It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything. Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones. It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.
Quote from: Stein on July 22, 2015, 12:00:07 PMPhone for sure. It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything. Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones. It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.No way. Us old guys like to see each other on our Rinos. If something bad happens, a push of a button puts you on the map. Heart attack, broken bone, empty martini pitcher. Your Iphone isn't going to bring help if you're out of range.
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 22, 2015, 12:03:27 PMQuote from: Stein on July 22, 2015, 12:00:07 PMPhone for sure. It is so much easier to use, scroll, zoom and pretty much everything. Handheld GPS units are about 10 years behind phones. It won't be too long before they join the stand alone auto gps' in the clearance bin.No way. Us old guys like to see each other on our Rinos. If something bad happens, a push of a button puts you on the map. Heart attack, broken bone, empty martini pitcher. Your Iphone isn't going to bring help if you're out of range.Good point, I hunt alone so I use an EPIRB for the cavalry. They don't do martinis though.
To each their own. My phone battery doesn't last long enough and my GPS has a strong radio and a long life batter, probably 10x that of the Iphone. It is nice to use the phone but you still need to carry a radio and when the phone runs out of juice, what do you do? I think there's probably plenty of use left for GPSs.