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<blockquote data-quote="cleonard" data-source="post: 138891" data-attributes="member: 21"><p>I would imagine that we are talking about using a phone while it's not connected to the cell networks. </p><p> </p><p>Most phones need 5 volts, not 12. If you have DC available a car USB charger would work.</p><p> </p><p>The main problem with a phone is the lack of mechanical robustness. Few can deal with water at all. They can be cheap though. I've got an old LG Optimus that I can experiment with. They are about $25 on eBay. You can get some decent no contract new ones with Android 4.0 or higher for as low a $30, so if they get killed on the trail it's no biggie. Sure a lot less $$$ than the Garmin 60GSx that I have. </p><p> </p><p>So far I've only used the GPS logging on a cell. Works pretty well. Most mapping apps I've seen are not so good in a non connected mode, but I've not looked for a while and there may well be something out there. Anyone looked specifically for an app like this?</p><p> </p><p>One issue with bluetooth is limited range by design. Just don't think it's the best solution on a dirt bike.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cleonard, post: 138891, member: 21"] I would imagine that we are talking about using a phone while it's not connected to the cell networks. Most phones need 5 volts, not 12. If you have DC available a car USB charger would work. The main problem with a phone is the lack of mechanical robustness. Few can deal with water at all. They can be cheap though. I've got an old LG Optimus that I can experiment with. They are about $25 on eBay. You can get some decent no contract new ones with Android 4.0 or higher for as low a $30, so if they get killed on the trail it's no biggie. Sure a lot less $$$ than the Garmin 60GSx that I have. So far I've only used the GPS logging on a cell. Works pretty well. Most mapping apps I've seen are not so good in a non connected mode, but I've not looked for a while and there may well be something out there. Anyone looked specifically for an app like this? One issue with bluetooth is limited range by design. Just don't think it's the best solution on a dirt bike. [/QUOTE]
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