i-gotU GT-100 Travel Logger GPS

This budget travel logging GPS is simple to operate and has easy-to-use software. It is useful for creating a track log showing routes taken in Google Earth or on Google Maps. My main usage is to Geotag (add geographical information to) photos uploaded to Flickr.

If all this “Travel Logger” and Geotagging talk is new to you there are video demonstrations on the i-Gotu product site showing usage with @trip and Flickr

A couple of features are that the unit uses are the almost industry standard SirfStar III chipset and water resistant case. There is no display other than two LED's. Battery charging is done via the USB cord. Sample rates can be customized to optimize battery life and track accuracy. While connected via USB the GPS can also act as a receiver for PC navigations software too.

The two main problems I've experienced are a lack of accuracy and consistency in the data points and the software being for Windows only. Some of the data issue can be explained by my usage in steep forested terrain. But side-by-side comparisons with other GPS units did not have the same problem. My last test proved much better though, so I'm looking forward to finding the best way to use the GT-100. I've been using the Windows software to export .gpx files and then doing the geotagging externally. But I'm going to try using the new @trip software in Crossover Mac next to see if that works out. This new @trip software that replaces the previous i-gotU Desktop has an “Optimize Track Waypoints” feature that may help with the waypoints jumping around too.

@trip is also a sharing service that allows uploading of your trips to display to friends and family.