Re:iPhone 14 Pro comes with dual-frequency GPS
by danieldk on Saturday September 10, 2022 @02:34PM
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Luckily I don't need InReach, so it was an easy decision for me. Last year I made the mistake to cheap out and get a 64sx. It's a fine GPS, but it's was not really a big improvement over my 62s. Having GLONASS and Galileo as well was nice, but the 64sx is not multi-band, only has a few extra connectivity options, and still has the same old interface as the 62s.
However, I love the 66sr. Not only is it fast and accurate, the screen is so much nicer than the 62/64 series. The UI has the same base interface, but looks much refreshed compared to the 62/64. And I love the support for Live Geocaching. No need to plan ahead and do pocket queries, but I can just download caches on-device.
I was first a bit hesitant about the built-in lithium battery (no more replaceable AA batteries), but then the 66sr has more than double the battery life of the 66s (36 hours vs. 16 hours), so it's not an issue in practice for my uses.
However, I love the 66sr. Not only is it fast and accurate, the screen is so much nicer than the 62/64 series. The UI has the same base interface, but looks much refreshed compared to the 62/64. And I love the support for Live Geocaching. No need to plan ahead and do pocket queries, but I can just download caches on-device.
I was first a bit hesitant about the built-in lithium battery (no more replaceable AA batteries), but then the 66sr has more than double the battery life of the 66s (36 hours vs. 16 hours), so it's not an issue in practice for my uses.