Submitted by bog on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 12:47
Touchscreens are the hot consumer item, and they do work well on many devices such as tablets, phones, and street GPS. But on the trail, not so much. I've tried touchscreen trail GPS receivers but found they're difficult to use outdoors. Touchscreens are virtually impossible to use with gloves in cold weather and can't be used in a waterproof bag on a sea kayak deck. Touchscreens are harder to see in bright sunlight and get messed up with dirt, sunscreen, and insect repellent from your fingers. Touchsceen battery life is also shorter than button-operated units.
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