For on the water feedback, both spoken audio speeds and instant results in all categories on the screen, it is hard to beat a cheap Android smartphone running the GPS-Logit app:
The phone GPS results are not consistent enough, and don't include vital error data for verification so it is not suitable for GPS-TC posting, but it is perfect for just keeping track of your session as you go.
Here is the description, but you need to download it from the Google Play store.
Last I looked, the Alcatel Pixie 3 (4") was still available from Officeworks stores for $19!www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/optus-alcatel-one-touch-pixi-3-prepaid-mobile-phone-op3000641
gps-speed.com/gpslogit.html
There are a couple of excellent cases around for GPS devices, but for phones, especially to use with earphones, the H2OAudio armband case is in a league of it's own. It is really tough and durable, has clear plastic for viewing the screen and has an earphone plug and socket. The armband is very good and easy to adjust and the back of the case has a grippy pad to keep it in position. On top of that, the Alcatel pixie 3 (4") fits perfectly, as do a number of other low cost 4 inch screen Android smartphones. (I would not use an expensive phone in anything near water, no matter how good you think the case is!) 
I have a few of these cases available. PM me if you want one.
Select to expand quoteOfficeworks have sold out of the Alcatel Pixi.
Kmart have them for $29
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Aaargh. Bought the Alcatel Pixi 3.5. Didn't know there was any difference.
There is .. Pixi 3 has GPS
Pixi 3.5 has not GPS.
Select to expand quotemattn said..
Aaargh. Bought the Alcatel Pixi 3.5. Didn't know there was any difference.
There is .. Pixi 3 has GPS
Pixi 3.5 has not GPS.
Wow that is a big trap, who'd a thought.
Good luck at Target
Got myself a Pixi 3 and an H2O bag.
Anybody got info on earphones to handle the water?
I've tried 2 blue tooth versions, neither of which lasted all that long, but they do have more volume.
The wired versions with 4 connections that are meant for phones seem more reliable than the 3 connections variety.
I'll try and remember to check what model I'm using, they've lasted fairly well, and aren't causing the music player to switch on and off since I've sealed the connection to the bag with silicon
The bag is good, but not fool proof. Make sure that you close if properly. If not, water will get in. I verified that. Of course that happened when I also forgot to double-bag the phone, so it's dead now.
When looking for a replacement here in the US, I found that phones with 4.5 inch screens are cheaper at the local stores; the ones with 4 inch screens are harder to get, and tend to cost more. The cheap Pixi phones I found in the US don't have the screen resolution that GPSLogit needs. The larger phones won't fit the H2 bag, but there are other cheap bags on Amazon that work.
I ended up paying $30 for a Samsung Galaxy J1. Works fine when driving around, but I have not yet tested it while sailing. If I manage to kill that, too, the next one will be waterproof. The cheapest waterproof phone I have found so far costs $70, but that will probably go down further.
The Alcatel Pixie 3.5 is on special again at Australia Post until 4th September at half price - $24.50. http://catalogue.auspost.com.au/catalogue/check-off-dad-s-wish-list-with-great-father-s-day-deals-at-australia-post/57dzu7g7j.html?pid=promotedCatalogue#pageNo=8
Most Australia Post business centres should have them. 
I've tried a few locations to get the Pixie 3 in Perth. Always seems to be out of stock, so got this $30 Telstra ZTE T815 instead (Office works, BIG W). Just took it for a run in the car and seems to be working, so far.
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I've tried a few locations to get the Pixie 3 in Perth. Always seems to be out of stock, so got this $30 Telstra ZTE T815 instead (Office works, BIG W). Just took it for a run in the car and seems to be working, so far.
Looks good! 
Keep us informed.
