Comments for ANATOLY IVANOV / PROSE http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en ANATOLY IVANOV / PROSE / EN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:49:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on BIKE FRIDAY TIKIT VS BROMPTON COMPARISON REVIEW by Jean Dille http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00109/#comment-281 Jean Dille Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:55:23 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00109/#comment-281 After 3 days commuting with a borrowed B. I did appreciate the compactness of the bike when folded in a train. But I didn't appreciate the riding position on the bike (I feel cramped even with a seat post extension - I'm 6.30...) For a new bike I consider shifting as lazy and I wasn't convinced by the poor gear spacing with 2x3 mixed dérailleur and Sturmey archer neither by just sufficient race bike-like brakes. So I was happy to find a travel Tickit test bike size L at a reasonable price I m delighted by the handling of that bike for 16"" wheels >Braking (V-brakes) is perfect and dual drive 24 speeds permits fast descents and Hill climbing as well I 'll recommend the tikit for tall people and for those concern by good handling of their bikes (I think perhaps many Brompton users are not cyclists used to better bikes so they endure B. faults) J Dille Brussels After 3 days commuting with a borrowed B. I did appreciate the compactness of the bike when folded in a train.
But I didn’t appreciate the riding position on the bike (I feel cramped even with a seat post extension - I’m 6.30…)
For a new bike I consider shifting as lazy and I wasn’t convinced by the poor gear spacing with 2×3 mixed dérailleur and Sturmey archer neither by just sufficient race bike-like brakes.
So I was happy to find a travel Tickit test bike size L at a reasonable price
I m delighted by the handling of that bike for 16″” wheels
>Braking (V-brakes) is perfect and dual drive 24 speeds permits fast descents and Hill climbing as well
I ‘ll recommend the tikit for tall people and for those concern by good handling of their bikes
(I think perhaps many Brompton users are not cyclists used to better bikes so they endure B. faults)

J Dille Brussels

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-269 ANATOLY IVANOV Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:46:43 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-269 Phil, The Dakota, Oregon and possibly Colorado (haven't checked) allow to display "distance to next", "ETA at next", "time to next" and "next waypoint name" on the screen. If your map is routable, the GPS will calculate the distances on the paths / roads. If your map is <em>not</em> routable, it'll calculate distances in straight lines. What do you mean by saying I do not "actually follow the map on the screen of either the Oregon or Dakota when cycling"? There's no in-built speaker calling out the turns... I have to follow the map and routing directions using my eyes. Screen resolution is not as important as screen readability. If you can't see what's on screen, however high-resolution it may be, you can't use the GPS. Phil,

The Dakota, Oregon and possibly Colorado (haven’t checked) allow to display “distance to next”, “ETA at next”, “time to next” and “next waypoint name” on the screen.

If your map is routable, the GPS will calculate the distances on the paths / roads. If your map is not routable, it’ll calculate distances in straight lines.

What do you mean by saying I do not “actually follow the map on the screen of either the Oregon or Dakota when cycling”? There’s no in-built speaker calling out the turns… I have to follow the map and routing directions using my eyes.

Screen resolution is not as important as screen readability. If you can’t see what’s on screen, however high-resolution it may be, you can’t use the GPS.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by Phil Hooper http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-265 Phil Hooper Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:43:17 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-265 Hi Anatoly. Fantastic review and was going to get an Oregon 300. Now really reconsidering in buying a Dakota 20 instead which I need to get as soon as possible as I am going to be travelling for the 10 weeks shortly. I will use it for two main things - Geocaching and following (both on road and off road) routes when mountain biking. A couple of questions: In the UK I'll produce routes using bikehike.co.uk which will follow footpaths from OS mapping and also a combination of auto routing using google maps. The shop units and staff haven't been able to tell me the following: when coming to a route (waypoint) change of direction can it give a countdown to that point and the intended new direction? I can't see that you actually follow the map on the screen of either the Oregon or Dakota when cycling - or do you? Does the reduced screen resolution inhibit use when following maps. Look forward to your help and the long review. Hi Anatoly. Fantastic review and was going to get an Oregon 300. Now really reconsidering in buying a Dakota 20 instead which I need to get as soon as possible as I am going to be travelling for the 10 weeks shortly. I will use it for two main things - Geocaching and following (both on road and off road) routes when mountain biking. A couple of questions:

In the UK I’ll produce routes using bikehike.co.uk which will follow footpaths from OS mapping and also a combination of auto routing using google maps. The shop units and staff haven’t been able to tell me the following: when coming to a route (waypoint) change of direction can it give a countdown to that point and the intended new direction? I can’t see that you actually follow the map on the screen of either the Oregon or Dakota when cycling - or do you? Does the reduced screen resolution inhibit use when following maps.

Look forward to your help and the long review.

]]> Comment on BIKE FRIDAY TIKIT VS BROMPTON COMPARISON REVIEW by Peter Bartlett http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00109/#comment-260 Peter Bartlett Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:05:09 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00109/#comment-260 It is possible to fit an 8 speed sturmey archer hub gear to a brompton as the standard hub with spacers removed will fit between 155mm dropouts. if you want some one to do this for you try Kinetics at http://www.kinetics-online.co.uk/html/8-speed.shtml. The advantage with this hub (apart from the width) is that you only need a small front chain ring as direct drive is first gear. Of course you can also fit one to a Tikit and with the extra drop out width choose an intergral drum or disk brake. It is possible to fit an 8 speed sturmey archer hub gear to a brompton as the standard hub with spacers removed will fit between 155mm dropouts. if you want some one to do this for you try Kinetics at http://www.kinetics-online.co.uk/html/8-speed.shtml. The advantage with this hub (apart from the width) is that you only need a small front chain ring as direct drive is first gear. Of course you can also fit one to a Tikit and with the extra drop out width choose an intergral drum or disk brake.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-254 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:14:02 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-254 Dear all, I apologize for the delay with delivering the Dakota vs Oregon article. It is at the top of my writing list and I'm doing my best to free some time from <a title="MY PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO, RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTO LIBRARY" href="/photography/en/">photography</a> and <a title="MY DESIGN PORTFOLIO AND RECENT DESIGN PROJECTS" href="/design/en/">design</a> projects to finish and publish it. I've logged thousands of kilometers on the bike and on foot with the units, backpacked, used in the cities (including nightmarish Paris), in different lighting conditions, temperatures (+25 to -15) and weather (sunny to snowy). So, the data is ready. The pictures are ready. The text is waiting several draft revisions. My writing workflow involves a lot of re-reads and re-edits. The short conclusion is that the Dakota 20 is the best outdoor GPS unit we can buy today. Regardless of price. Even if the Dakota 20 was twice more expensive than the Oregon 550, I'd still get the Dakota 20. Reasons? 1. Screen usability. I can read information from the Dakota in any lighting condition. 2. Size. Easier to handle than the Oregon, takes less handlebar space, weighs less. So, if you trust my opinion without first reading the detailed review, get the Dakota 20. Sorry again and thank you for your patience! Dear all,

I apologize for the delay with delivering the Dakota vs Oregon article. It is at the top of my writing list and I’m doing my best to free some time from photography and design projects to finish and publish it.

I’ve logged thousands of kilometers on the bike and on foot with the units, backpacked, used in the cities (including nightmarish Paris), in different lighting conditions, temperatures (+25 to -15) and weather (sunny to snowy). So, the data is ready.

The pictures are ready.

The text is waiting several draft revisions. My writing workflow involves a lot of re-reads and re-edits.

The short conclusion is that the Dakota 20 is the best outdoor GPS unit we can buy today. Regardless of price.

Even if the Dakota 20 was twice more expensive than the Oregon 550, I’d still get the Dakota 20.

Reasons?

1. Screen usability. I can read information from the Dakota in any lighting condition.

2. Size. Easier to handle than the Oregon, takes less handlebar space, weighs less.

So, if you trust my opinion without first reading the detailed review, get the Dakota 20.

Sorry again and thank you for your patience!

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-253 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:04:51 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-253 Stephen, Honestly, I'm not the best person to talk to about geocaching. I don't do geocaching at all and have zero experience with Garmin geocaching features. Stephen,

Honestly, I’m not the best person to talk to about geocaching. I don’t do geocaching at all and have zero experience with Garmin geocaching features.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-252 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:51:59 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-252 Martin, The iPhone is barely useable in bright sunlight. Just reading a book on my iPhone, sitting in the sun, is sub-optimal. And I have to crank screen brightness level to maximum, draining the battery real fast. Dedicated GPS receivers like the Garmin Oregon, Colorado or Dakota also have a huge advantage: they work without cell phone coverage. Using GoogleMaps on the iPhone is nice when you have coverage and when you're ready to pay 1 EUR per 1 Gb of data roaming when outside of your country. The Dakota vs Oregon article I'm preparing has side-by side shots of Oregon, Dakota and iPhone for size and bulk comparison. Martin,

The iPhone is barely useable in bright sunlight. Just reading a book on my iPhone, sitting in the sun, is sub-optimal. And I have to crank screen brightness level to maximum, draining the battery real fast.

Dedicated GPS receivers like the Garmin Oregon, Colorado or Dakota also have a huge advantage: they work without cell phone coverage. Using GoogleMaps on the iPhone is nice when you have coverage and when you’re ready to pay 1 EUR per 1 Gb of data roaming when outside of your country.

The Dakota vs Oregon article I’m preparing has side-by side shots of Oregon, Dakota and iPhone for size and bulk comparison.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-251 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:43:41 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-251 André, From what I know, Garmin does not develop maps or other navigation data (examples: elevation data, POI, airport approaches, etc.) In other words, they do not survey countries around the world to create maps. Garmin specialty is hardware and embedded software that interfaces data read-in from instruments (examples: GPS, air-speed, attitude) with navigation data created by private companies (examples: Navteq) and state agencies (examples: USGS, US NACO, France IGN, SwissTopo). Garmin does help to convert the data into formats compatible with Garmin devices. In my understanding, the core data of the Topo Swiss map is produced by the Swiss Federal Office of Topography, and not by Garmin. The PDF document you reference above dates from 2005. 5 years old. And even that document mentions Garmin Switzerland as <a href="http://www.bucher-walt.ch/">Bucher+Walt</a>, the importer and reseller of a large gamut of equipment. No mention of Garmin painstakingly surveying the Swiss Alps. Furthermore, all maps produced roughly since the invention of Postscript and Bezier curves' editing software (examples: Freehand, Illustrator) are vector maps. The cartographers use aerial imagery and local surveying to draw maps in vector format, name locations with vector fonts, add details like topography, symbols, etc. The files are then printed on paper, reused in other products, or rasterized into what you seem to call "pixel" form (TIFF-style data). But the source remains in vector format. André,

From what I know, Garmin does not develop maps or other navigation data (examples: elevation data, POI, airport approaches, etc.) In other words, they do not survey countries around the world to create maps.

Garmin specialty is hardware and embedded software that interfaces data read-in from instruments (examples: GPS, air-speed, attitude) with navigation data created by private companies (examples: Navteq) and state agencies (examples: USGS, US NACO, France IGN, SwissTopo).

Garmin does help to convert the data into formats compatible with Garmin devices.

In my understanding, the core data of the Topo Swiss map is produced by the Swiss Federal Office of Topography, and not by Garmin.

The PDF document you reference above dates from 2005. 5 years old. And even that document mentions Garmin Switzerland as Bucher+Walt, the importer and reseller of a large gamut of equipment. No mention of Garmin painstakingly surveying the Swiss Alps.

Furthermore, all maps produced roughly since the invention of Postscript and Bezier curves’ editing software (examples: Freehand, Illustrator) are vector maps. The cartographers use aerial imagery and local surveying to draw maps in vector format, name locations with vector fonts, add details like topography, symbols, etc. The files are then printed on paper, reused in other products, or rasterized into what you seem to call “pixel” form (TIFF-style data). But the source remains in vector format.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-249 ANATOLY IVANOV Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:53:26 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-249 Derek, The Garmin Oregon offers the following choice of position formats: <ul> <li>hddd.ddddd°</li> <li>hddd°mm.mmm'</li> <li>hddd°mm'ss.s"</li> <li>Austrian grid</li> <li>Borneo RSO</li> <li>British grid</li> <li>Dutch grid</li> <li>EOV Hungarian grid</li> <li>Estonian grid</li> <li>Finnish grid</li> <li>German grid</li> <li>Icelandic grid</li> <li>Indonesian equatorial</li> <li>Indonesian irina</li> <li>Indonesian southern</li> <li>India zones</li> <li>Irish ITM</li> <li>Irish IG</li> <li>Loran TD</li> <li>Maidenhead</li> <li>MGRS</li> <li>New Zealand</li> <li>New Zealand TM</li> <li>QNG grid</li> <li>RT 90</li> <li>Swedish grid</li> <li>SWEREF 99 TM</li> <li>South African grid</li> <li>Swiss grid</li> <li>Taiwan grid</li> <li>US national grid</li> <li>UTM UPS</li> <li>W Malayan RSO</li> <li>User grid</li> </ul> Derek,

The Garmin Oregon offers the following choice of position formats:

  • hddd.ddddd°
  • hddd°mm.mmm’
  • hddd°mm’ss.s”
  • Austrian grid
  • Borneo RSO
  • British grid
  • Dutch grid
  • EOV Hungarian grid
  • Estonian grid
  • Finnish grid
  • German grid
  • Icelandic grid
  • Indonesian equatorial
  • Indonesian irina
  • Indonesian southern
  • India zones
  • Irish ITM
  • Irish IG
  • Loran TD
  • Maidenhead
  • MGRS
  • New Zealand
  • New Zealand TM
  • QNG grid
  • RT 90
  • Swedish grid
  • SWEREF 99 TM
  • South African grid
  • Swiss grid
  • Taiwan grid
  • US national grid
  • UTM UPS
  • W Malayan RSO
  • User grid
]]> Comment on BIKE FRIDAY TIKIT VS BROMPTON COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00109/#comment-248 ANATOLY IVANOV Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:36:54 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00109/#comment-248 Piotr, you might also want to consider the <a title="Mezzo Bikes .com" href="http://www.mezzobikes.com/">Mezzo</a>. As I was saying on <a title="Anatoly IVANOV on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/anatolyivanov/">my Twitter</a>, I've briefly test-ridden the Mezzo during Eurobike 2009. About 15 minutes on good asphalt. Max and min speed, cornering, track standing. Very stable ride, folded size inbetween Bike Friday Tikit and Brompton. However the distance between the saddle and handlebars have seemed too short for me, and the handlebars too high as well. That's after the adjustments for my 1 m 80 cm body at Mezzo booth. Piotr, you might also want to consider the Mezzo.

As I was saying on my Twitter, I’ve briefly test-ridden the Mezzo during Eurobike 2009. About 15 minutes on good asphalt. Max and min speed, cornering, track standing. Very stable ride, folded size inbetween Bike Friday Tikit and Brompton.

However the distance between the saddle and handlebars have seemed too short for me, and the handlebars too high as well. That’s after the adjustments for my 1 m 80 cm body at Mezzo booth.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by Stephen Soukup http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-247 Stephen Soukup Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:52:46 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-247 Hello Anatoly. Great info I am seriously considering the Dakota 20 mainly for geocaching with my son here in Southern California, USA. When can we expect to see the Dakota 20 vs Oregon comparison review? I want the 3 axis compass (like in the Dakota) but I think the WhereIGo geocaches seem like a cool fun idea, but the Dakota does have those :( But screen visibility is very important so... Maybe go with Oregon 450 instead? which has the 3 axis compass, but more expensive and all I want is a geocaching GPS! Sigh Thanks and keep up the good work Hello Anatoly. Great info
I am seriously considering the Dakota 20 mainly for geocaching with my son here in Southern California, USA.

When can we expect to see the Dakota 20 vs Oregon comparison review?

I want the 3 axis compass (like in the Dakota) but I think the WhereIGo geocaches seem like a cool fun idea, but the Dakota does have those :(

But screen visibility is very important so…

Maybe go with Oregon 450 instead? which has the 3 axis compass, but more expensive and all I want is a geocaching GPS! Sigh

Thanks and keep up the good work

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by Martin Stjernholm http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-246 Martin Stjernholm Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:15:42 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-246 Thanks for a very informative review. Indeed these devices seem a bit bleak compared to an iPhone, although it doesn't cut it quite yet. I'm wondering though how the iPhone screen compares in tough lightning conditions? Thanks for a very informative review. Indeed these devices seem a bit bleak compared to an iPhone, although it doesn’t cut it quite yet. I’m wondering though how the iPhone screen compares in tough lightning conditions?

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by Markus Funke http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-238 Markus Funke Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:52:15 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-238 Hi, have you ever tried to use a OpenStreetMap ? There are some renderings: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/DE:All_in_one_Garmin_Map (sorry only German descrition) http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Computerteddy or basic info about Garmins and OSM: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Garmin Hi,

have you ever tried to use a OpenStreetMap ? There are some renderings:
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/DE:All_in_one_Garmin_Map (sorry only German descrition)
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Computerteddy

or basic info about Garmins and OSM:
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Garmin

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by André A. http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-233 André A. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:42:14 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-233 I should probably have added above that the basic data of "Topo Swiss" is the same as for Swisstopo's "Swiss Map", so your argument that the quality of the data is very high is of course true. I should probably have added above that the basic data of “Topo Swiss” is the same as for Swisstopo’s “Swiss Map”, so your argument that the quality of the data is very high is of course true.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by André A. http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-232 André A. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:47:34 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-232 Very informative - thanks! However, the "Topo Swiss" map is not developed by Swisstopo, but by Garmin. Swisstopo's maps are called "Swiss Map" and are NOT vector maps and NOT made for GPS devices but for PCs. There might be some possibility to transform them in a format readable by GPS devices, but this is not the intended use, most likely not worth the effort (because it is a pixel map and will stay a pixel map) and is probably illegal. Information about both products in German here (comparison of features in the PDF at the bottom of the page): http://www.paravan.ch/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=6&id=21&artlang=de Very informative - thanks! However, the “Topo Swiss” map is not developed by Swisstopo, but by Garmin. Swisstopo’s maps are called “Swiss Map” and are NOT vector maps and NOT made for GPS devices but for PCs. There might be some possibility to transform them in a format readable by GPS devices, but this is not the intended use, most likely not worth the effort (because it is a pixel map and will stay a pixel map) and is probably illegal.

Information about both products in German here (comparison of features in the PDF at the bottom of the page): http://www.paravan.ch/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=6&id=21&artlang=de

]]> Comment on BACKPACKS TO CARRY A FOLDED BROMPTON: MY DIY RUCKSACK by Константин Шемяк – дневник » Бромптон! http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00124/#comment-225 Константин Шемяк – дневник » Бромптон! Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:49:42 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00124/#comment-225 [...] Бромптон – это самое большое, что можно, например, засунуть в городской рюкзак и действительно не производить впечатления [...] […] Бромптон – это самое большое, что можно, например, засунуть в городской рюкзак и действительно не производить впечатления […]

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by Derek Higbee http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-215 Derek Higbee Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:52:10 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-215 Hello Very usefull articale. One question you have not mentioned the range of map co-ordinate systems possible with either gps. I have recently lost a Garmin quest which alowwed one to programme many different systems ie GB Nation Grid etc. I would like to be able to dipaly both Nation grid and UTM. I also look forward to A reviedw on the Dakota 20 Regards Derek Hello Very usefull articale. One question you have not mentioned the range of map co-ordinate systems possible with either gps. I have recently lost a Garmin quest which alowwed one to programme many different systems ie GB Nation Grid etc. I would like to be able to dipaly both Nation grid and UTM.
I also look forward to A reviedw on the Dakota 20

Regards
Derek

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-203 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:16:24 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-203 Thank you Carole. I would recommend to avoid any elecro-optical gear hanging around the neck or on the shoulder when walking off-trail. Otherwise, lenses, screens, binoculars – all will be destroyed pretty quickly. And, plan for the inevitable: that's the reason I buy a B+W UV filter for each new camera lens. Personally, I put the GPS with unlocked screen in the side pocket of my <a title="ULA-equipment.com / Conduit backpack" href="http://www.ula-equipment.com/conduit.asp">ULA Conduit</a>, screen side facing the belt padding. I put it out only to sight-check, then back in the pocket. To your question... what do you mean by "Grid Reference"? The grid printed on the topographical maps? The coordinates of your position on your GPS? Thank you Carole.

I would recommend to avoid any elecro-optical gear hanging around the neck or on the shoulder when walking off-trail. Otherwise, lenses, screens, binoculars – all will be destroyed pretty quickly. And, plan for the inevitable: that’s the reason I buy a B+W UV filter for each new camera lens.

Personally, I put the GPS with unlocked screen in the side pocket of my ULA Conduit, screen side facing the belt padding. I put it out only to sight-check, then back in the pocket.

To your question… what do you mean by “Grid Reference”? The grid printed on the topographical maps? The coordinates of your position on your GPS?

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-202 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:07:26 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-202 Thanks Victor, I use the GPS in a professional context as well, for my <a title="ANATOLY IVANOV / PHOTOGRAPHY" href="/photography/en/">photography</a>, particularly location scouting and navigation. Thanks Victor, I use the GPS in a professional context as well, for my photography, particularly location scouting and navigation.

]]> Comment on GARMIN OREGON VS GARMIN COLORADO GPS COMPARISON REVIEW by ANATOLY IVANOV http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-201 ANATOLY IVANOV Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:02:15 +0000 http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/AI.7.00150/#comment-201 Yes, good idea to wait. ;-) Yes, a Garmin Dakota 20 review is indeed in the oven. A photo session yesterday with the weakening sun of October. Working through the draft. Trying to squeeze the writing in between other projects. The Dakota 20 review is now the next to be published on my web site, please stay tuned, either manually, on <a title="Anatoly IVANOV on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/anatolyivanov">Twitter</a> or via <a title="SUBSCRIBE TO ‘ANATOLY IVANOV / PROSE’ RSS FEED" href="http://www.anatolyivanov.com/prose/en/feed/">RSS</a>. Yes, good idea to wait. ;-)

Yes, a Garmin Dakota 20 review is indeed in the oven. A photo session yesterday with the weakening sun of October. Working through the draft. Trying to squeeze the writing in between other projects. The Dakota 20 review is now the next to be published on my web site, please stay tuned, either manually, on Twitter or via RSS.

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