Re: Best GPS to Buy?
From: William (wood_at_mcesurgery.com)
Date: 12/14/04
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Date: 13 Dec 2004 16:23:42 -0800
I recently purchased a Garmin 60CS for around $380. (For detailed maps
expect another $150 or so).
I did quite a bit of research and chose this unit for:
-color screen
-barometric altimeter
-handheld size
-external antenna jack
-quad-helix internal antenna
I have used it for some geocaching and for autonavigation - the
autorouting for driving works very well. I also expect to use it for
track logging while snow skiing and inline skating, proabbly some basic
marine nav, hiking. Have been very happy so far. The lack of a memory
slot would be a downside if I used it for multi-state touring very
often.
There are several other units in this price range that should be
considered, but since this is a fairly geeky toy, there are many
complex options. Personally, if I wanted one of these, I would not
want <my> wife to pick it out herself (no offense to you, of course).
Check http://www.gpsinformation.net for lots of details. If it isn't a
surprise, make him do some research on his own. And check Ebay before
making your purchase.
-William
Sehoytwo wrote:
> My husband wants a GPS for Christmas, but I know very little about
the various
> models available. He would be using it mostly for car trips (on-road
driving
> only), and perhaps occasionally for hiking or biking. I have been
looking at
> models made by Garmin, Sportrak, and Magellan Meridian but don't know
which is
> best. My husband is moderately technical, but ease of use would
still be an
> important feature. I would like to pay $500 or less but could pay up
to $600
> if anybody out there knows of a dynamite system in that price range.
>
> I would appreciate recommendations, and don't be afraid to be frank.
Thanks
> very much for your time.
>
> Valerie G.
> sehoytwo@aol.com
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