Early problems experienced:
1) Computer could not connect to the gps unit sayings it was not transmitting a NMEA compatible data. (Had to reset the device)
Things that would have made the unit worth recommending:
1) Include a very simple slide on usb attachment that would have made the unit attachable like a thumb drive (if anything a usb extension cable could have been used if you needed that)
2) Include a few things to attach the unit to. For example a long cord for neck, short cord for keychain, or even a arm wrap thing so you can attach it like the pictures shown. (they do recommend the unit have an unobstructed view of the sky. example not in a bag or in your pockets which somewhat defeats the purpose as a travel logger)
3) Enable a way to disable the two led lights because when it's data logging... you don't need it blinking to notify you of anything because if it doesn't work, there's nothing you can do anyway. I mean sure leave it on when connected to usb or when it's running out of power or even turning on/off but otherwise it's kinda stupid.
It's still plenty neat. Very small and waterproof but I would personally gone with a GT-200 which is a bluetooth version and larger battery but when it's free, I suppose I cannot complain too much. Here's my pictures but if you google GT-100 you can find some good pictures at buygpsnow or anywhere really.


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