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  1. Thanks for all the info -- I contacted Garmin the afternoon and they agreed to "rebuild" mine for just $60 instead of the $99 they had on their website.

     

    So, I got an RMA # and will be sending it out to them. They categorically denied there being an issue with the screens, but opted to cut the price to make me happy.

     

    If I had seen your post prior to paying them $64, then I would have tried it.

     

    Thanks again,

    Bozz

  2. Because this is a relatively-common problem, and because Garmin is known for its excellent Customer Service, you could call and speak to a representative and see if they will give you an RMA number to send it in for a free repair.

     

    I'll give them a try and see what happens. Anybody successfully get them to do this common repair for FREE?

     

    Thanks,

    Bozz

  3. Any easy fix for display troubles with eTrex Legend series units? Mine started getting lines through the display a while back, and now it goes crazy all the time -- it is unusable. I can depress the top of the screen some and it will go clear for a small time.... then back to scrambled, lines, etc.

     

    I know it can be sent to Garmin for $99, but what is the experience with that -- if it is the only option besides replacement of the unit?

     

    HELP!

     

    Bozz

  4. The Yellow is a decent unit, but you might enjoy the Legend more -- because of the basemap and ability to add more maps if you so choose.

     

    I own both models in question, and the Yellow finds just as many caches as the Legend -- the Legend is a much more "usable" model because of the controls, maps, memory, screen resolution, etc.

     

    Bozz

  5. Dave5339,

     

    Cachemate is a great little program for taking that cache info with you -- very powerful! You'll never want to cut/paste anything again once you use it.

     

    Oh yeah, you can't beat the price.... just $8 and they give you updates with the latest version.

     

    Bozz

  6. The latest firmware for the Legend (original, not color) should be 3.60, what version does your GPS have on it, should be able to find it by:

     

    1. Go to your menu

    2. Go to SETUP

    3. Go to SYSTEM

    4. Use joystick to scroll 1 place to the left and click

    5. Go to SOFTWARE VERSION, click

     

    If you have 3.60, you should have the latest.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

    Bozz

  7. I'd say it really depends on your budget! Even though your a newbie now, you won't be -- very SHORTLY!

     

    Buy as much GPS as you can afford. For under $200 you can get a Garmin eTrex Legend, or a Magellan Meridian -- both do some mapping, store lots of waypoints, etc. Even the Magellan eXplorist is sub-200 and appears to have lots of features and memory (model 200).

     

    If you have to stay under $100, then an eTrex (Yellow) would work, but won't give you any expandability once your not a newbie anymore.

     

    Hope this helps, good luck!

    Bozz

  8. That is a nice unit, but I am not sure your price of $399 was the best??? Did you try Amazon.com for it? It looks like it can be had on Amazon.com for about $349 -- not sure what the shipping would cost though (would have had to login).

     

    There should be several options in that price range, such as the Garmin 60cs for around $399 -- which has special features pertaining to Geocaching.

     

    All in all, depends on what you want -- the Meridian Color is a nice unit, you'll probably be happy with it -- I'd just look at others as well.

     

    Bozz

  9. My friend is having trouble using this combination, any suggestions would be appreciated:

     

    1. Magellan Meridian Marine

    2. Magellan DirectRoute Software

    3. 128MB SD Card

     

    Problem is, he is trying to learn DirectRoute and save maps onto the card, then utilize them. He is writing the data to the card from Directroute, using a built-in slot on his computer.

     

    Problem is: He writes to the card, can see it on the computer, but the GPS won't see the map once he plugs it in. He has formatted the card in both the computer, and then in the GPS unit.

     

    Possible things he is doing wrong? BTW, I am providing phone help for him, I haven't physically went to his house to help him out yet. I have Garmin products, and only know them.

     

    Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.

     

    Bozz

  10. Its not really a rip-off, used electronics are worth almost NOTHING! I think they were very up-front with you by telling you how they established that figure they quoted you.

     

    Maybe the deal wasn't for you, or me for that matter.... but they seemed pretty honest about how the amount was established.

     

    Lets not forget they have to make money too!

     

    Bozz

  11. I'd say any GPS that fits in your budget. For the sub-$200 range, you could have a Magellan SporTrak, or a Garmin Legend, or something of the like with some mapping capabilities and such.

     

    I don't think I'd buy a GPS that wouldn't do basic mapping, because they are only about 20-30% more than a non-mapping model.

     

    Personally, I have an eTrex Legend and love it. Bought my wife a yellow eTrex (Garmin) that won't map, I'm sorry I did now... she is wanting a fuller-featured GPS now that she's seen the maps on mine.

     

    Bozz

  12. I've seen both, and use the Mapsource software, as well as a built-in Nav system in our Expedition...

     

    NONE of them give you perfect directions, in fact they'll frequently leaving you scratching your head going "WHY?".

     

    Personally, I find the Mapsource, and Garmin units -- more user friendly. Magellan makes good stuff, but I don't find it as easy to use.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

    Bozz

  13. Toyota (Canada) is offering Garmin 60CS if you purchase a truck.

     

    My wife took delivery of her new Tacoma 4 door, on Friday.

     

    I take delivery of my new GPS on Christmas morning.

     

    Hey, your Garmin 60c only cost you $25,000! WOW, what a bargain.... sign me up....

     

    Just kidding, that is pretty cool -- I'll have to talk my wife into a Toyota!

     

    Bozz :lol:

  14. I use the Energizer Rechargables -- I think they are 2200 MAh, they work GREAT! Keep a spare set or two with me, but never had them dye in the field.

     

    They aren't too expensive either, I own about 12 AA's and a charger -- looking to get a few more. I power all my devices with them, from CD players, GPSr's, Digital Cameras, etc.

     

    Bozz

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