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Where are we? Let me check my Wrist GPS.

Posted by Chris Leckness on February 22, 2006 – 12:43 pm  Share
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wristgps.jpgThis falls into the category of "Dick Tracy" gadgets. I found this whilst looking for interesting tidbits of tech news over on Geekzone and had to check out the original source.

This new toy has a long list of features listed on the GlobalSat site that include:

1. Built-in SiRF Star III high performance GPS chipset. Excellent sensitivity for fixing the position even at a weak signal status.
2. With an omni-directional GPS antenna, it can receive the signal from all directions.
3. With built in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
4. Large LCD for easy read.
5. Waterproof design to avoid damaging with carelessness.
6. Recording all history of self training by defined day.
7. Coach mode : Define a target performance to be achieved.
8. Workout project : Define the project which user would like to achieve.
9. Alert : While user is slower / faster the define performance.
10. Navigation : Map the location ; mark the trace point ; find the marked point ; backtrack mode ; Ahead / North Direction.
11. Electronic Compass : Resolution less than or equal to 0.6uT/count (For 602 series).
12. Barometric Altimeter : 15~115 kPa (For 602 series).

Want more info? Check out the GlobalSat website. 

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  • Usayd
    Cool, everyone having GPS can be kind of scary if you think about it. I'm a cyclist and this looks quite cool - but I do have my PDA and really it would be pointless to get one fo these (knowing how expensive it would be).
  • Derek
    You know, I've been eyeballing those wrist GPS devices now for over a year, and I still can't bring myself to buy them. Simple reasons really, but they matter, ... a LOT.

    Batteries. I need to be able to use AAA type, not lith-ion rechargables. I have weeks at a time when I'm out in the field and have zero access to an AC outlet.

    MGRS. Not everyone uses Lat-Long for coordinate system. I prefer the MGRS system.

    Map Display. I also prefer to have a map view of the topographical terrain in my area on my GPS.

    -

    Because of these, I went more with the Garmin GPSMap60 instead. Wonderful, though I'm noticing that there are a couple of times where the maps aren't matching up with the GPS pointer for where I'm at. Off by around 500 meters at times. Probably just data errors on the map, but you never know these days.
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