TP2 + Garmin XT

**willysp** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2010, 11:02 AM

I think Garmin XT is the best GPS package for use in phones - and in short, casual situations where you don't have phone coverage.

I would NEVER depend on XT in my phone for longer periods out of phone range, where getting lost would be more serious. Phones are fragile, etc, etc. In those situations, I always use a handheld Garmin unit, and take a lot of rechargeable AA batteries.

**kaos** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2010, 10:18 PM

you guys are nuts. garmin xt works where you don't have data or signal.. lol those who know my name know half the update packs for maps out are up-loaded by me. i use garmin xt m-f on my phone 8hrs plus. half the places i got signal is bare to none in the backwoods of ny. garmin xt works fine no issues at all.

p.s aprils release for noth america is 1.22gb file size.

**willysp** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kaos

you guys are nuts. garmin xt works where you don't have data or signal.. lol those who know my name know half the update packs for maps out are up-loaded by me. i use garmin xt m-f on my phone 8hrs plus. half the places i got signal is bare to none in the backwoods of ny. garmin xt works fine no issues at all.

p.s aprils release for noth america is 1.22gb file size.

Not sure if I'm one of the "nuts" you refering to.

But if so, my comment above was not directed at the suitability of the XT SW for hiking, etc - yes, it's just fine for that. My comment was directed at the suitability of a relatively fragile phone with a very fragile screen for rugged use where you are truly relying on GPS to get home.

Peace.

**kaos** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willysp

Not sure if I'm one of the "nuts" you refering to.

But if so, my comment above was not directed at the suitability of the XT SW for hiking, etc - yes, it's just fine for that. My comment was directed at the suitability of a relatively fragile phone with a very fragile screen for rugged use where you are truly relying on GPS to get home.

Peace.

i use mine all day in a car holder on my windshield. no problem at all. as for fragile if you smash it maybe. ive dropped mine a few times still works fine. no scratches or dings. all in how you treat it.