I started out in September 07 with an $80 Garmin eTrex Legend. I enjoyed it and was able to find most of the caches I looked for and I was happy. I quickly got tired of having to carry the GPSr, topo maps, printouts of caches, etc. though so I decided to spend a few bucks, $450 plus $80 for the 2008 NT street maps to be exact, and bought a Colorado 400t. I bought it at Amazon.com if anyone cares. I LOVE this thing! It is so easy to use and although it has some minor problems, I love the fact that I no longer have to carry the topo maps and printouts, when I want to go caching I just grab the GPSr and go. I can even log finds and DNFs on the unit then upload them directly into Geocaching.com when I get home.
Like I said, the Colorado has its problems, one of the worst being that it eats batteries rather quickly, but rechargeable batteries and a portable 12 volt charger makes up for this. I am very satisfied with this unit and recommend it.
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