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(More customer reviews)Of course, the low price of this gadget makes it attractive to an adventurer. But with that low price comes some definite pitfalls.
First the good: if you're looking for an inexpensive gps logger to keep track of where you have traveled, graced with accuracy and simple operation, this unit accomplishes these tasks. Battery life seems to be good and function selection is fairly intuitive. Just don't try to operate the unit while peddling in traffic or terrain---the instructions caution against this, and so do I.
Unfortunately, the software is clunky and does not deliver as promised. It's hard to install, not very user friendly and crashes occasionally. It will allow you to convert your recorded information to something useful by using one of a variety of (free) conversion and tracking programs.
More of the not so good: I don't know who programmed the conversion from kilometers to miles, but they missed...by quite a bit. As reported, the mph displayed is way off which makes the other data wrong, too. My solution---keep it on kph and do your own conversion (the kph scale appears to be accurate).
Not sure about the algorithm for trackback either. This function might work better on foot trails as opposed to urban bike environments.
So, would I buy it again? Probably, with the understanding that this is a device that you will have to play with to get the most out of it. It delivers multiple functions and accurate gps info at about the same price (on sale) as an ordinary bike computer, but you will need time and patience to make it work.
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Advanced New All-In-One GPS Computer from GSI. Ideal for Cyclists and Bikers, it combines all necessary Functions for Exercise and Joy Biking. Comparable to other pricier models out there, it is a great and affordable buy for the outdoors Professional or Beginner.
