MotherNature

I bought a Legend. Thanks for the advice and opinions!

Okay, I'll admit to being naturally indecisive. It can take me an hour to pick out a birthday card for heaven's sake. Now I'm trying to select my first GPSR. I've been reading all the posts about the various ones available at different price ranges and am getting more and more confused. I had decided on a Garmin then read lots of complaints about coverage under trees or the rubber coming off the seam or whatever so I looked more at Magellans After more reading I learned they can 'fake' the signal (maybe they really don't get better reception than the Garmins?), it's taking a long time for people to get rebates (customer service not good?), and Garmin outsells Magellan 5 to 1 (must be a reason?). I've also read that a person should just buy one and learn to use it and they'll be happy with it. And of course there's the 'grass is always greener' feeling to contend with. I've narrowed down how much I can spend right now and what I'll be using the GPSR for and I'd really appreciate any opinions/advice people can give me. I want to spend $200 or less. I'll use it for geocaching and hiking. It rains here! I don't need a radio. I don't need an electronic compass. An altimeter would be nice but I guess I don't 'need' that either. I want some memory and mapping capability, but probably don't need (and can't afford) alot. Will be using it most often under evergreen tree cover. I'd like something that I'll be satisfied with for a couple years. And I use a PC with Windows if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance for any guidance you can give me. (And I'm sorry if this is too much like a question that's been answered a hundred times already )

Thanks to all who replied. I guess I'll just wait a few more weeks and then see how things look.

I am in the market for my first GPSr. For Christmas I received several gift cards to REI to use towards a GPS purchase. (I know there are less expensive places to get a unit but have to go to REI now 'cause I don't have much cash.) I have read several posts here suggesting there will be plenty of units available on eBay or the garage sale forum when the new Garmin 60c comes out and people decide to upgrade. But I was wondering if you experienced buyers think regular stores will put the 'older' units on sale, too? I've already waited a long time but if I can get more for my buck I'll wait a little longer. Thanks for your advice!