Just your way of politely reminding me to upload all the articles Pete, hint taken
Here is my article about smartphones in this month’s
Trail Magazine – August 2014Memory-Maps TX3 is not the replacement for handheld satnavs because of its batteries:
• They are not replaceable, which is also a major drawback with iPhones
• When smartphone batteries are replaceable, as found in many Samsung models, they are bespoke batteries and not standard sizes.
• The biggest issue with batteries, that small companies like Memory-Map, along with giants like apple and Samsung, all have not yet resolved, is battery life. There needs to be a substantial breakthrough in battery technology before power-hungry smartphones can be used for long periods of time in navigation.
Lastly, I still have major concerns about putting all your eggs into one basket: phone/compass/satnav etc.
