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  1. OK, I replied so check your email. Also, I have 2 other people interested in buying the unit so please let me know asap. Cheers!
  2. Hi DiskDevil, Yes it will come off no problem, it's the same kind that are used on PDA's.
  3. Hi DiskDevil, All the Garmin handheld units that have the electronic compass, will display a hold level warning if you are on the compass page and don't hold the unit level in your hand. The above poster is referring to a previous post I made about the hold level warning never going away. After I re-calibrated the compass the hold warning level would only come up occassionaly. This is normal on ALL the garmin handheld electronic compass units. Anyone in this forum can vouch about the hold level warning... it's normal and even in the owners manual. Please reply if your still interested.
  4. Hi All, Selling my VistaC which is only 1 month old and in perfect condition because I bought a 60CS. I have the box and all manuals. I immediately put a screen protector on it right after taking it out of the box. The unit has never been dropped and has no scratches. Only asking $270!!! Which includes free overnight shipping by FedEx anywhere in the United States. Reply here or feel free to email me. If I get no repsonse within a couple days I will be posting it on ebay. Cheers!
  5. I know that $400 is a lot, but now you can buy it for the prices you can get on the web. The bonus is no shipping costs, and immediate gratification. Also, since I bought mine in New Hampshire, no sales tax!!
  6. Everything in EMS is 20% off through Sunday 10/24/04. This means you can get the Garmin 60CS or any Garmin they carry for 20% off. Here's the link to the 60CS http://www.ems.com/products/product_detail...D=1098463829674 Cheers!
  7. I have a VistaC as well, and I will say that mine obtains and holds satellite locks very well. I can sit in my living room with the shades down and still obtain a lock with 18-30 ft accuracy. Granted sometimes under really heavy tree cover, the accuracy degrades a bit, but I rarely lose total lock. Sometimes you just have to stop and let the gps re-orient itself. Cheers!
  8. I'll second the motion on the VistaC in the sunlight. It is incredibly easy to read and just looks great all the time. I especially like it at night with the backlight on and the different color schemes. Dukie and Dad, I liked the picture of your VistaC that you took on the compass stepping stone at the Stoney Hill Loop cache which just happens to be mine Cheers!
  9. I'll give that a try, just to see what comes of it. One thing I did notice after re-calibrating the compass again last night was that I set the gps on a table and when turning the unit made sure not to lift it off the table and kept it completely flat. This has seemed to make a bit of difference for the better. Maybe lifting the unit while turning affected it somehow. Cheers!
  10. This is a known problem , sorry I can't find the thread on this. You really have no option but to send it to Garmin for repair. Someone a while ago did post directions on how to fix this at home, but it appeared not to be for the faint of heart. Cheers!
  11. This issue is driving me crazy. I've calibrated and re-calibrated the compass numerous times, yet I'm always seeing the hold level warning. On occassion it will go away if I hold it just right (but that's a rare occurence), I can even set it down on a table and leave it alone for 5 minutes and it will still say hold level. As far as I can tell, it displays the accurate heading and bearing when comparing it with my Suunto Global compass. Can someone tell me why this hold level warning will not go away no matter what I do? Thanks!
  12. Thanks everyone! The unit has been sold on ebay. I am now closing this thread. Cheers!
  13. It boggles my mind that no one has jumped on this offer. Oh well, maybe I'll have better luck on ebay. Cheers!
  14. Currently yes, only 500 waypoints. It is possible that Garmin will update the firmware to take 1000 as they did to the orginal Legend/Vista. As for which one I would buy, I have to agree with OfficeMaven on the Vista C. I too was battling the same dilemma as you and went with the Vista C. I preferred the lightweight unit, it's small size and click stick. It would have been nice to have the extra 32 meg of ram, but 24 is more than adequate for my topo map needs. Currently i'm only using 11 meg. Also, the display size is not an issue either as the screen resolution is a bit higher than the 60C/CS. It comes down to what features you need. If size, weight and money are not a problem for you, grab the 60CS.
  15. Go here, this is a fatastic unit, that is only 3 weeks old...updated price at end of thread. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=80304
  16. ETrex Legend C - trying to sell this one...go here http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=80304 ETrex Vista C
  17. FINAL OFFER $235 THEN I AM OFF TO EBAY I am taking quite a loss on this unit, so someone will be getting an awesome deal! Cheers!
  18. Hi, Thanks for the inquiry, but I think $250 is a fair price for the 3 week old unit which includes the topo maps for your state and free overnight fedex shipping. I have no problem showing proof of purchase, but the $250 stands. Cheers!
  19. Hi, I'm selling my 3 week old Legend C because I've decided I would like the electronic compass feature in the Vista C. I'm selling it for $250 which includes FREE overnight shipping by FedEx and I'll also install the topo maps for your state. Cheers!
  20. Hi all, I love my Legend C, but decided I would like the electronic compass and just purchased a Vista C. The unit is in pristine condition and I immediately placed a pda protective sheet over the display after receiving it. No scratches anywhere on the unit. I have all the original packing and manuals including the shipping invoice showing the date of 8/24/2004. I will ship the gps FedEx overnight for FREE within the United States. I'm asking $250! Also, I will install the TopoMaps for your specific area. Cheers!
  21. Silly me I know the difference between heading and bearing. I should have phrased my question as to how to show degrees instead of cardinal letters. Thanks!
  22. Hi gang, I'm a bit confused in regards to the Bearing/Heading data fields. For example, if I'm navigating to a waypoint, and change one of the data fields to show the heading it will display N, NE, SW S etc. which is what it is supposed to do. But if I change the data field to Bearing, it still shows N, NE, SW, S etc... shouldn't it display the bearing in degrees, such as 270? Am I wrong in assuming this? Is there no option to show the heading/bearing in degrees? Cheers!
  23. Hi, I have a LegendC and use EasyGPS just fine with usb. Since EasyGPS does not have a selection specifically for the LegendC or VistaC, I selected the 60C/CS since the firmware is identical to the LegendC/VistaC. I am able to upload and download just fine, no problems. Give that a try!
  24. Hi all, Anyone else in the northeast having issues obtaining a satellite lock in the MA/NH area? I'm using both my Garmin 60C and LegendC and can only obtain 1 satellite today. Specifically satellite number 18. Had great locks yesterday, but today I'm getting nothing...
  25. That's why I never purchase a GPS with a built in compass. I always carry my trusty Suunto Global compass and topo maps and save money to boot!
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