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A quoted conversation with a friend that saw me reading through this... FRIEND - "So you're getting the Meridian Color then aren't you?" ME - "Why do you say that? I haven't fully decided on it yet" FRIEND - "You never do anything without going all out. Expensive toys especially, I know you." ME - "Alright, maybe I'm thinking about it." FRIEND - "So you'll be ordering today then?" ME - *sigh* Anyway, I am leaning towards it now. I found a nice package deal at newpointgear.com. In my area, the Meridian Color is $499 no matter where I go. Only the stuff that comes with the box, nothing else. No maps, no nothing. Newpointgear has a package for $546 that includes a card reader/writer, 128mb memory card, NewSend US Topo map CD, and the Meridian Color all in one. Unless I find something better, that might be what I jump on now. My friends scare me sometimes, but at least they're all willing to go geocaching with me. That'll make for an enjoyable experience, whether we find out first cache or not! Fall Down Seven Times. Stand Up Eight.

Yes. Thank you all for the information. Now I have some more to think about and check on while beginning my Geocaching experience. I'm fairly certain I would like color. From what I've read, it shows terrain and such more easily since it can make water blue and the like. Please correct me if I've heard wrong. I have decided that I'm not as worried about one handed operation. The only time I think this would bother me is in rough terrain, but I'd rather have both hands free then anyway. I plan on using, um...lithium batteries? Heh. I think that's the right kind. Then I'll carry a few extra sets of regulars, just in case. Better safe than lost. Definitely a PC cable. Being the owner of 3 PCs and a laptop. I'm addicted to connecting my gadgets. quote:I have a Meridian Color and a Meridian non-color. Both work equally well. The color is really good. Some day they'll come up with a higher definition color screen, but right now it makes a real difference. If you can afford it. DustyJacket, If I read this right, you're saying that the color makes a big difference in a good way, not the higher resolution of the grayscale? Just making sure I read you right. I think I've babbled enough now about this. I'll hopefully be making my decision in the next couple days so I can get started on some local caches! Thanks again everyone! Fall Down Seven Times. Stand Up Eight.

Okay, I'm new, so...hello to you all! I have been doing research on a few models, both Garmin and Magellan. Now I have some common questions. Some I saw a few ideas on, some not as I read through the board. Bear witih me if you would. Thanks. 1. Grayscale vs. color? I like color displays, but haven't found many beyond the Magellan Meridian Color. Any other color suggestions or reason to not go that route? 2. Has anyone shopped at newpointgear.com? They have what look to be some great deals, but I only found them today when hunting for GPS units online. 3. I'm just starting out, but everything I read says to invest now because I'll only wish to upgrade later. I usually do that with most things and I get addicted to my hobbies easily. I don't have a problem spending some cash, but what is reasonable if I don't want to drool for an upgrade too shortly after I start? Any advice for yet another GC newbie on this? I apologize that this wasn't very well written, too much typing on the fly today at work. Thanks in advance for any answers/advice or even links to posts I missed from the past. Fall Down Seven Times. Stand Up Eight.