[pct-l] Garmin versus Android video

[Glenn Bradford]

Jim:

That makes a lot of sense...just using it to locate against a paper
map set then turning it off could be very handy. Combined with a SPOT
Connect device and ::poof:: - you're over-connected.  :D

Glenn

On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Jim Bravo <jimbravo2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Glenn:
>
> It's just back-up to paper maps but can really be handy in the snow. My
> android uses about 10% of battery charge per hour in gps + airplane mode.
> With judicious use you could easily get 2-3 days per charge. Add 2 spare
> batteries (1.1 oz ea) and you're good for a week. I hadn't planned to use
> gps but it's too easy with these newfangled phones!
>
> Jim
> Zinger
>
> sent from my Samsung Fascinate
>
> On Apr 1, 2011 9:19 AM, "Glenn Bradford" <glenn.bradford at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Okay - I was literally LOL'ing on that one. Thanks!
>
> But seriously, who can keep a smartphone phone alive for 7 days in the
> back country?
>
> On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Jim Bravo <jimbravo2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Just received a very inter...
>
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