[pct-l] smartphone as GPS

[Kevin]

I'm surprised the Droid can't do this. The iPhone is a decent GPS, but the mapping apps need to mature a bit still. 

I did a search and found some links that might help. 
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-use-free-gps-hiking-maps-on-android-without-cell-coverage-a265509

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-applications/45700-hiking-gps-app.html

Hope this helps. These newer devices certainly show a lot of promise to replace several other gadgets. 

Sent from my iPhone4

On Dec 3, 2010, at 4:59 PM, "James F. Miller" <jamesfmiller at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 
> Mntmn4jesus
> 
> Thanks for this info
> 
> Are all Droid phones alike?
> 
> 
> 
> To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
> Subject: Answer to your Question about Android capabilities
> From: mntmn4jesus at aol.com
> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:11:30 -0500
> 
> 
> Hello James,
> 
> I am having difficulty getting posts to go through on the PCT site.  You are welcome to send this in.  I found out that the GPS package associated with the Android phone system has minimal capabilities when it is out of tower range so the Android is not quite ready to take over the GPS market just yet so my plan to consolidate all of my electronic gear is a little premature.  All I can replace is my camera, but not the GPS or the SPOT.
> 
> Here is the link with the reviews:
> 
> http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/travel/backpacker-gps-trails_fxce_comments.html
> 
> Feel free to share with PCT.
> 
> 
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