buymyemu

2 updates: 1) The unit has arrived, in excellent condition, even has batteries. Has Version 2.6.224602 2) A very kind geocacher has mailed his old topo 8's (has upgraded to topo 9), (he even covered the shipping charge!) Thanks !!!!!!!!

How much for the 911?

OK, I read the gps-wiki but still: Topo 8.0 national can be had for about 29 including shipping Topo 9.0 can be had for 71 with shipping I have no experience, so not sure which one is better for me. I will use it only for geocaching, I will always be with an 8 and 10 year old. I am out of shape, so do not plan on mountain climbing (the only mountains in Michigan are usually the local landfills). We might use it on our mountain bikes (seems a waste, cause we won't climb the dumps) I doubt there are any great trails maps for where we look (near Flint, MI) We do have some pretty good parks, but none are more than 2 miles from one side to the other (locally)

I guess I have learned from this thread that the cable is not a very good design, so thanks for that info. I just ordered 2 from delorme for a total of $33, about 1/3 of the cost of the GPS. So, my 'cheap' pn-40 is now up to (113+33) = $146 and I still need map software...

Actually, maybe mini/micro connectors would not be waterproof? I am going to wait until I have this thing in hand and see what it has. If it has 2.6 or 2.8 on it I may be able to load directly to the SD card via the computer?

I finally found a picture, quite the end on that cable... why use a mini or micro end when a custom one can be made!

As expected, sometimes i pull the trigger too soon. Is the cable specialized, I have a lot of equipment around here that takes USB, if something fits, will it work? First reaction is that the lack of roads is no big deal (I have a tomtom), but I suspect they help locate as reference points. Ok, so 2.6 for topo 8 2.8 for topo 9 I need to watch for sales.. $100 for unit $7 shipping $6 Tax $12 cable $25+ for topo $150+ Hoping the unit won't be too beat up..

Here is the ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160554418673 I did download 2.8 from delorme just in case. If I understand, the download should have a basemap, and topo or 3rd party are further refinements to the base...

I literally just paid for it an hour ago, so I probably will not have it in hand until middle of next week. The ebay listing states it has no maps of any kind. This is my first geo gps, so I am just learning. I have been using a tomtom car gps (where am i function), but that is not accurate in the woods, so even if I have no maps, as long as the lat/long show, I will be 100% better off.

I just purchased a used PN-40 from ebay, does not come with Topo x. Do I need topo8/9 or can I get maps from elsewhere (will the free map site maps work on a PN-40 without topo 8/9)? Thanks

Can you explain (and maybe picture) what a worn button means? Thanks

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Ok, count us in on the contest, see if last longer then 1 round!!!

Count us In the contest, thanks for having it!!!

Now thats too funny, do I get a prize for being the first one out?

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CLUE..... 7,9,18,42, 50

OK, end of day 1 (at least it would be for me), how many did you get today?

Hey, if you can, please update your totals daily.....

Another try wireless crashed on the download I have read a lot of posts about car versus handheld units for gc. I have neither right now and plan on starting with a car, while I wait for a good handheld to show up here (and make sure we are sticking with this,,, HUGE milestone planned for tommorow, we should hit number 10 find!!!!!!) My question is about the TomTom xl330s ($89 refurb at radio shack) versus the Maestro 4250 ($94 refurb at Amazon). If looks as if the TomTom may be easier to program, and allows you to enter co-ords on the fly in the field. The maestro has voice recognition. My question is to anyone that owns these or similar models, which is easier to download caches, which is easier to display lat/long while walking, which would you buy? My 9 year old daughter wants me to add these: Thanks Buymyemu in Michigan

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