Suunto X9i/mi GPS Processor

I am unaware of which processor the X9i uses, Suunto designed or third party. Note that antenna position and design also have a big impact on wrist mounted GPS units!

My Suunto X9i GPS REVIEW goes into detail on the performance of the X9i in comparison to Garmin’s (non-SiRF) GPS products like the old Forerunners (101 and 201).

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/suunto_x9i_gps_review.html

To my knowledge, Suunto does not have any product with the GPS performance of the new Garmin SiRF based products like the Edge and Forerunner 205 or 305. You might wish to refer to my Summer OR posting for more on this:

Smaller Lighter High-performance GPS Units (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006)

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/small_high-performance_gps.html

We will also have a longish piece on GPS in the next issue of our print magazine. The new Garmin SiRF units are discussed.

Take care, -Alan