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And that's another very cool "Lowrance only" Exclusive, that they can handle MP3's & record audio. Gargellans can't do that, at least none of the "outdoor rated" models, excluding the iQue's etc. Playing MP3's to me is not a huge perk. But, to be able to record audio while in the field is awesome! Imagine while at a cache site you can quickly dictate some event details into your GPSr for later playback once you get home when you're logging your finds. Very cool.

Hey thanks for the info MrHyde! GPS Tuner looks awesome & well worth purchasing. It doesn't say though,, is it compatible with Windows Mobile 5.0? Back to Destinator though.. can you key in a Lat/Long coordinate directly into it? And, could you provide a link to the Australian GeoCaching website you mention? Thanks!

Yes I've found the speedometer screen in my iFinder Pro as well. It's an undocumented feature, so no it isn't mentioned in the owners manual. You know the trip calculator keeps track of maximum speed right? I've often used mine while snowmobiling to see "how fast she'll go" lol. Reset the trip meter, put GPS in pocket, take the snowmobile for a top speed burst. Stop & see what the max speed was. Also, not sure if the Expedition C has this or not... While on the Satellite status screen, press the V down arrow a couple times quickly, and you'll see a very detailed satellite information screen with several columsn of technical info about the incoming signals. Not sure what they all mean, but is probably useful for technical diagnostics etc..

Now I too am curious how useable the Asus A636 is for Geocaching. Yes granted it's meant more for the urban executive office jungle than in the woods lol, but I saw it in a store & was just curious,, Can coordinates be keyed into it's software? Destinator 5 software is being replaced with Destinator 6 in a couple months too. Not sure what the big differences are, but... so does anyone have one of these things? Tkx!

Include the Palm Vx, it's an awesome sleek PDA that was the "executives toy" when new. Now it has 8mb memory which is plenty for Geocaching and works via a desktop hotsync cradle, & can now be found pretty cheap!

True the IqueM5 is a bit too delicate to be romping in the woods with, but neverthless, it should find the cache just as good as a Legend or most any other GPSr. Do you have the coord system & datum set correctly? That, and a correctly entered set of coordinates, should be all you need. Keep in mind though, sometimes a cache develops "feet" (other human hands) & moves off so, don't dispair when you can't find a cache. It may not be there to find.

That's the problem with a lot of modern electronic devices nowadays.. it's becoming more expensive to FIX them than REPLACE them. If your's is a lower end model (100-200, etc) I'd say just go get a new one & consider this an expensive lesson learnt. If it's a 500-600 then I'd get it fixed. Good luck

Nah, Gargellans are both on the darkside Once you're done experimenting, step up to Lowrance & see the light!

The iFinder H20C has a 16 channel receiver whereas the H20 has 12. Lke Briansnat said, the extra 4 channels aren't going to really buy you much. But what IS good about the H20C is though, it uses the newer Sirf chip, which is an improvement on already good receiver performance.

Yes Cachemate is an excellent software for Palm based PDA's. With it you can load literally 1000's of cache pages (including past logs!) and it all fits in not too much memory either. As you are a Premium member, you're all set to download Pocket Queries (500 limit per query), so Cachemate is a good (cheap!) investment

I would recommend the E 210 because it is a modern unit with an excellent antenna/receiver. The older (b&w) Etrexes have been known to not work well in difficult terrain like heavy tree cover, & around here it seems 90% of all caches hidden are in the woods lol

The older black&white Etrexes have always had difficulty performing under heavy treecover, it seems moreso than most other models/brands. Even the color Etrexes (ie, Etrex Legend C) is MUCH better in the same conditions. If you're planning on spending a lot of time using GPS in the woods you might want to consider swapping for another model. Not that other models are perfect mind you,.. sooner or later ALL GPSr's will stumble & lose signal lock. But for now, the best you can do with your current unit is to hold it absolutely level the entire time you're using it for best possible reception. AND, don't hold it too near your body, because YOU also form a barrier the unit cannot see through.

Yup that should be a good unit to get your feet wet with, & welcome to Geocaching! As far as I know, all the Explorist models from the base 100 to the top-of-the-line 600 have the same antenna & receiver so, your unit is just as good as the "big boys" in that regard. And as far as accuracy, yes 25 feet is pretty standard with any consumer handheld GPSr

If the Etrex you have is one of the earlier black&white models then, yes they have been known to have difficulty under heavy treecover. Clouds however shouldn't be any concern. Best thing you can do is to make certain you're holding the unit absolutely LEVEL while using it, for best possible signal quality. '

Don't forget to dangle some coathangers off the GPSr too

I'm using a basic Silva compass. Small & rugged. Any brand will probably do. Just make sure it's liquid filled is of rugged design, and the degree numbers are readable.

Well, I'm a devote Lowrance fan so would recommend the H2Oc for that reason. However if your requirements include a unit that can Autoroute, then the 76Csx might be your only choice, as iFinders don't Autoroute. The iFinders do contain detailed road maps & extensive POI database, but will only show you your destination straight "as the crow flies" instead of turn left-right-etc. Good luck in your purchasing decision!

Check out the Lowrance iWay 100m, it's a recently discontinued model, but can still be found new in stores. It does voice-prompted navigation as well as is an excellent GeoCaching handheld GPSr.

On my old Magellan 315, I could save my trail as I travel to a destination. Then after I've completed my voyage, I could convert my saved trail to a route. What it does is, it tries to convert my travelled path into a sequence of points in order to simplify the whole route instead of saving each individual plot point. That help any?

Yes even the GO series. Even though they're cheap entry level machines, they're new models, so they also have the latest technologies builtin. And the batteries last over 2 continuous days! They're awesome entry-level GPSr's

Better late than never Currently have: --Lowrance iFinder Pro --Magellan 315 (in a closet as a backup) Used to have: --Eagle Explorer --Magellan 4000 XL

If the scratch isn't so deep that you can feel it with your fingernail, try some toothpaste on a soft cloth. Yep toothpaste lol

Yup try a Lowrance iFinder (any of them lol) you'll be amazed at it's performance in challenging terrains

That's good news to hear. Yes it's very discouraging/frustrating when a GPS is tempermental like that. I'm not sure what the cause of this apparenty-not-to-uncommon defect is, but have seen posts from most brands stating similar things. You & the kids can now go out & have fun with the hobby/sport!

2 days to load a 1 GB card? I don't think so... Is the "% done" indicator even moving at all? Remember with memory chip storage, the cheaper ones are indeed slower than the pricier ones (usually). On a level playing field, THAT is the reason the more expensive ones cost more $'s