Which GPS to buy?

[jhower]

DW and I are interested in trying geocaching and are shopping for a GPS. We're looking at units in the area of $200.00. I've read online descriptions of some of the Garmin and Magellan models but always prefer to hear fomr folks actually using them.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!


John & Cindy in Pennsylvania
'89 Coleman Sun Valley <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_pu.gif border=0 align=middle>
'95 Dodge Dakota 4x2 3.9L <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_suv.gif border=0 align=middle>
His <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_kayak.gif border=0 align=middle> & Hers <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_kayak.gif border=0 align=middle> Pelican kayaks
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[CND SuperCrew]

Once you get into the mapping software, its great to plan trip and find POI in strange cities. We are planning a 5k trip this summer and I have it all planned out on my Garmin 76Cx. Routes, POI, stores, etc.

Ron & Lori

<b>TV</b> <font color=blue>2003 F150 SuperCrew FX4 4spd auto w/tow pkg 3.73LS</font id=blue>
<b>PUC</b> 1997 Starcraft 1021
Nights camped out: 31

 

[Tourdejoe]

John and Cindy,

Good call on the Garmin I own a Magellan Sportrak Pro. I purchased the Mapsend TOPO USA maps. I primarily use the GPS for on the water tracking in my yak. My paddling partner owns a Garmin so I get to compare often.

My opinion is that the Garmin maps are far superior to the Magellan maps. More detail and more accurate.

Your mileage may vary.

Joe and Mary

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." -G. Eliot

http://home.comcast.net/~joediet


Edited by - Tourdejoe on May 11 2007 13:10:50

 

[jhower]

We bought the Garmin Mapsource software to go with the GPS and have been very happy with. Great for traveling and finding POI! Thanks to the mapping software we've been able to find a couple of better routes for places we often go.


John & Cindy in Pennsylvania
-For Sale-'89 Coleman Sun Valley <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_pu.gif border=0 align=middle>
2007 Flagstaff 620ST <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_pu.gif border=0 align=middle>
'95 Dodge Dakota 4x2 3.9L <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_suv.gif border=0 align=middle>
His <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_kayak.gif border=0 align=middle> & Hers <img src=../Images/icons/icon_smile_kayak.gif border=0 align=middle> Pelican kayaks
http://community.webshots.com/user/jhower55

 

[PMEDIC9]

I have a Garmin Map60csx that has geocaching built right in.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
2003 Rockwood 1980 Freedom
2000 600 Grizzly
2005 Artic Cat Panther 570 snowmobile

 

[phipps]

My Vista C has the geocaching function and it works very well. I ordered Mapsource City Navigator 2008 so I'm able to download maps and use it for routing as well. I used it on a trip to Cleveland this past weekend and it worked very well.

Gary N8WSQ

Charlotte DW
Gary Lee DS
Kortney DD

1997 GMC Sierra
1997 Camplite 2218

www.geocaching.com

 

[bobcap]

I just got the TomTom ONE XL on QVC with a nice bundle of stuff for $200 - it's a fantastic unit and has a 4.3" Screen