Handheld GPS?
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hogfan,
With the newer units the major brands are very competitive and I'm sure most owners are happy with what ever unit they bought.
You might want to spend some time researching different features to find out what might interest you and if your budget will allow you to meet your needs
Slightly above your price range are units that can accept maps if you think you might want to use it in a vehicle.
I've owned two Magellan's that worked well but I also very happy with the new Garmin I recently bought.
The extra cost of the mapping and the color screen of the 76CS are well worth it to me.
Maybe let us know what exactly you plan to do with it.
With the newer units the major brands are very competitive and I'm sure most owners are happy with what ever unit they bought.
You might want to spend some time researching different features to find out what might interest you and if your budget will allow you to meet your needs
Slightly above your price range are units that can accept maps if you think you might want to use it in a vehicle.
I've owned two Magellan's that worked well but I also very happy with the new Garmin I recently bought.
The extra cost of the mapping and the color screen of the 76CS are well worth it to me.
Maybe let us know what exactly you plan to do with it.
#3
I have a Garmin etrex vista. It's a couple years old now and running strong. I'm sure the cost has come down significantly since I got it, so it's probably in your range. It doesn't have a color screen, but I don't think that's really necessary. I agree with the previous writer - I haven't spoken to anyone with any model of GPS device who says they're particularly unhappy with it. Good luck and have fun! Visit www.geocaching.com for more info!
#4
Did you buy a GPS unit yet or are you just laying out the xmas hints?
A color screen is not necessary as highlander says. This feature brings up the price quite a bit.
What I found with the Magellan I had previously was that the monochrome screen was near impossible to read in a vehicle when it was bright outside.
The greater detail that the newer units offer make the color option worthwhile if used a lot.
Also, check out that geocaching link that highlander linked to.
I stumbled onto that a few years ago and was lucky that a cache had been placed near where I live.
Took the wife out who has no experience with GPS except to hear me bable about it.
We hunted down the cache and she had a blast.
I got enthused enough to assemble the materials to place my own but haven't yet made the time.
A color screen is not necessary as highlander says. This feature brings up the price quite a bit.
What I found with the Magellan I had previously was that the monochrome screen was near impossible to read in a vehicle when it was bright outside.
The greater detail that the newer units offer make the color option worthwhile if used a lot.
Also, check out that geocaching link that highlander linked to.
I stumbled onto that a few years ago and was lucky that a cache had been placed near where I live.
Took the wife out who has no experience with GPS except to hear me bable about it.
We hunted down the cache and she had a blast.
I got enthused enough to assemble the materials to place my own but haven't yet made the time.
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I just did get one. I decided to go ahead an buy the Garmin Vista C. Now I have to learn how to use it. Thanks for the help.
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Gps
A few years ago, I had a E-trex legend.
I really liked it, the only thing I ever had a complaint with them. is not really related to the units abilities.
It did take time to figure out.
I used mine mostly on the road, the small screen was hard to see and use if i was the only one if the vehicle and driving at the same time.
But I know there are larger units for cars.
I know the design is for it to fit into a pocket and they do that well. But a slighty larger screen would make me happier.
sporty
I really liked it, the only thing I ever had a complaint with them. is not really related to the units abilities.
It did take time to figure out.
I used mine mostly on the road, the small screen was hard to see and use if i was the only one if the vehicle and driving at the same time.
But I know there are larger units for cars.
I know the design is for it to fit into a pocket and they do that well. But a slighty larger screen would make me happier.
sporty
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i have a magellan
I bought the Magellan Meridian BECAUSE IT IS UPGRADEABLE BY PC AND HAS PLACE TO PUT A MEMMORY CARD FOR MORE INFO STORAGE.I USE IT ON THE ROAD ALOT IT HAS MAPS AREADY INSTALLED.I ALSO USE IT FOR A SPEED OMETER ON MY GOLF CART AND WHEN I GO OUT INTO THE FORREST JUST INCASE. I BOUGHT MINE OF E-BAY FOR 145.00 PLUS SHIPPING BRAND NEW.
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Yes, I know what you mean by busy.
I have had a box full of items on a shelf a long time for a cache I want to establish.
I am thinking of building a warehouse for other material I have for future projects.
I have had a box full of items on a shelf a long time for a cache I want to establish.
I am thinking of building a warehouse for other material I have for future projects.