GiSTEQ PhotoTracker brings GPS phototagging to the masses

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spam_from_engadget @ Apr 25th 2007 8:48AM

They have a comparison table comparing their product with the Sony GPS-CS1, here:

http://www.gisteq.com/Comparison.pdf

Unfortunately, the very first line is wrong: they claim that their product supports all digital cameras while the Sony supports "only certain Sony models that support CyberShot 'Picture Motion Browser' function". This is rubbish; I am happily using my Sony GPS-CS1 with my Canon camera, and since all it does is record a GPS track in the standard NMEA format there is no reason why it shouldn't work with every camera.

Much of the rest of the table is also inaccurate. (No status LED? What? Did they even look at the Sony product?)

GiSTEQ claims a battery life of 22 hours from its built-in 1100 mAh Li-ion battery. That's pretty impressive, compared to the Sony which manages about 10 hours from an AA NiMH cell. However, using an AA cell means that you can replace it immediately when it is discharged; with this product's built-in battery, after 22 hours, you have to charge it for 3 hours. You can charge it over USB from a car charger, but still I think it's the wrong choice, and it makes it pretty much useless for things like hiking trips.

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