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Check the Garage Sale forum...there was one listed there recently. $$$

GSAK Of course it's not a Mac application...so I'm running VMware Fusion and Windows XP for the sole purpose of geocaching. IMO, there is currently no substitute for GSAK.

Best and Easiest To Use...kinda reminds me of that saying about two things everyone has... You'll get lots of opinions...but I'll say this, most expensive doesn't mean it's the best and cheapest doesn't always mean it's the worst (e.g. some folks like caching with a basic GPS while others need to have paperless, lots of maps, etc)...easiest to use depends on how you'll use it (e.g. some people like a touch screen, some like buttons). Seriously, combined with what you are told here...attend a local event and ask folks to show you what they have, how to use it and what they like or don't like about it. Nothing like a little 1st hand experience.

Except, it isn't currently available AND it doesn't support Wherigo. Pass...I would take the Oregon 550t over the 650t/Montana...it's available now, supports Wherigo, and with the money you save you can add City Navigator routing maps.

Try this sticky thread at the top of the forum: What GPS should I buy?

I know exactly where the finds are located, I don't think you read my post correctly. Again, I CANNOT connect the device to the computer in order to get to that file... As I said, the USB plug on top of the unit is broken, so unless there's some way to explore the device's files from the device itself and copy them to the SD card I assumed that wasn't possible), there's no way I can get to the "visits" file. I was hoping that the device would create a new file on the SD card for the specific caches that it pulled from said card. I think he did read your post. You said it wasn't logging the finds on the SD card and they told you they're on the device (rather than the SD card). No, it won't create a geocache_visits.txt file on the SD card...the GPS won't create ANY file on the SD card...all the files the GPS creates will be on the internal memory as not everyone has an SD card installed and some SD cards (like the preloaded map SD cards) are ReadOnly and can't be written to. As you have discovered, you can put geocache GPX files on the SD card and the unit will read them. You can also put maps and POIs on the SD. But all the files the GPS creates (current.gpx, geocache_visits.txt, etc) will be created on it's internal memory. So, you have a temporary solution to using the GPS without manually entering coordinates, until such time you decide to get it fixed. But that won't help with retrieving the geocache_visits.txt file for logging your finds...you'll have to do that manually until you get the GPS fixed.

No kidding...this is a good thing! Just when I was ready to throw in the towel and upgrade to an Oregon, another firmware is released for the Colorado. I love mine and wish they hadn't discontinued the series. They keep coming out with new models of the Oregon...why not a new Colorado? But only if it has Wherigo (as I understand the latest Oregon, the 650t / Montana, doesn't have Wherigo support)!

OK, here's another vote for the Oregon 550t.

Unless the PQ is based on a Bookmark List.

Have you tried these: http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/

Having used a Colorado 400t for 3+ years...if I had the money to buy only one of those two models to replace my Colorado...no questions, it would be the 550t. YMMV

Sure they do...one has a touch screen the other has buttons.

That looks like a NUVI suction cup mount with the Colorado/Oregon/Dakota clip. I broke my Colorado suction cup mount, popped the clip off and attached it to my Nuvi suction cup. Depending how steep your windshield is, it's a little tight for the Colorado (when positioned for easy viewing the antenna hits the windshield and I have to tilt it down to remove the GPS) but should be fine for an Oregon/Dakota.

Check my post a couple above yours...I'm on a non-NT version of City Navigator (although I am on a Colorado, rather than an Oregon).

Sadly, we don't have a Cabela's in Florida, or Georgia, or Alabama, or ...

For reference, for those on older versions of City Navigator, I'm running CNNA 2008 (purchased Feb/Mar 2008 for my Colorado 400t): Auto Services > Select Category > Rest Area/Tourist Info Also of possible interest, depending on why you're looking for a Rest Area: Auto Services > Select Category > Truck Stop

Hence my request for a file via e-mail rather than simply copy/paste an example in the forum. And I have access to both Mac and Windows for testing.

I know that's the behavior of my Colorado 400t...the only ways to remove it from the Unfound list are marking it Found or Needs Maintenance...a DNF remains in the Unfound list.

When I saw your post last night I checked Cabelas and the 450t for $299 was out of stock. Since there was no 'Add to Cart button...do their store policies allow ordering an item at a sale price when it's out of stock to be delivered when it comes back into stock? Otherwise, the next cheapest option I see is around for the 450 (not the 't') is $325 shipped.

Even my Colorado 400t can read GPX files from the SD card...and that's the oldest paperless handheld GPS from Garmin.

e-mail sent requesting a geocache_visits.txt file for testing

$$$ - Garmin City Navigator FREE - http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ Sometimes, you get what you pay for. The FREE maps don't have POIs and you can't route to a Street Address. However, being FREE you can give them a try and see if you like them before spending $$$ for the Garmin City Navigator maps. I have both...typically I use City Navigator. Doesn't always get you to the best location to approach a cache...there's just no way of knowing where the building, fences and private property are. When navigating to a cache, auto route driving directions will typically get you nearest point to the cache along a road. Sometimes that works great...often it doesn't. I mostly use auto route to travel a long distance to an area I will cache in...once I'm there I do things by visually looking at my GPS maps and observing my surroundings.

I use the Garmin windshield mount in various vehicles...works very well. The hear the RAM mount is also very popular; however, I've never used one so I can't comment.

For your applications, you'll want Garmin Serial or Garmin Spanner: In Serial mode, when connected via USB it will automatically switch to Mass Storage mode and appear as a removable drive...use this to connect on your computer to transfer maps, waypoints or geocaches. In Spanner mode, when connected via USB it will prompt for Mass Storage mode...if you select Yes it will connect to your computer, if you select No it will power your GPS via USB saving your batteries. I keep mine (a Colorado) in Spanner mode so I can use it with car 12v adapters which don't correctly connect to provide power and want to force Mass Storage mode...by prompting me I can for those non-Garmin car 12v adapters to power my GPS rather than going into Mass Storage mode. NMEA is if your GPS is going to send coordinate info to your computer I have no idea what Text Only or RTCM are for.

Wow! You are rough on your GPS if it only lasted 3 years. I have a friend with a 60 that's still running strong and he used it for a few years before we met over 3 years ago...it has even taken a tumble off the car at 50 mph and is held together with a rubber band because the battery door won't stay closed. Now that's one tough GPS!!!