Storm Chasers wrote:Hi all,
I am planning on upgrading my phone to a HTC Incredible S, shortly. Has anyone done geocaching with this phone or similar with the Android OS? How would you rate it? What Software did you use etc.... I understand they are not as good as a dedicated GPS also, so no need to tell me to go buy one
I have an HTC Desire, which is similar to an Incredible I think.
Hardware wise
PROs
- the GPS seems much better than an iPhone, and pretty much on a par with the Oregon in my field tests
- Great having on-line access to the latest cache data, e.g. when new caches pop up
CONS
- Screen visibility in sunlight is not as good as an Oregon, and way worse than a GPSMap 60 CSX screen
- I don't much like any of the compass screens in the Android apps (I've seen so far). I prefer a simple easy to see arrow
- The touch screen is very sensitive, easy to accidentally do the wrong thing
- You wouldn't want to drop it or get it wet
- Battery life may be an issue for an extended session. I have a car cradle which helps a lot.
I use my Oregon mostly, and only use the Android if a new cache pops up.
In my opinion, if you line them them up side by side, the Oregon wins hands down.
The other issue with the HTC is, I don't think it's that good as a phone either. Sure the software facilities, calendar and contact features are great, but our house is in a marginal reception area, and the Desire doesn't work nearly as well as my old Nokia 6233 did in terms of phone reception. Seems ok away from home however. I really like its SMS capabilities and other PDA type functions.
