Bagbug

I really dont need more than 8 meg anyway (had a legend and it was already too much). I dont know what your doing with your GPS but for hiking and geocaching there is no need of more. Many reasons why I prefer the sportrack. Its smaller, I dont need to buy memeory to upload maps, its cheaper (even more since I dont need that SD card). It has a better reception than the Meridian. It has a better high contrast screen. Bag

Hey all, anyone knows if the Basemap in the Merigold is better than the Basemap in the Merygreen for Canada ? (The basemap in the MeriGreen for Canada has almost no informations). Thanks Bag

What will you do with your GPS ? Driving ? Hiking (in forest ?)? Boating ? Geocaching? If its all of that, get either a Merdian Gold, a Sportrak Pro or a Garmin 76map. Why not those cool eTrex ? Cause they have crappy antenna that wont work well under "tree cover" or in a car. Bag

Will you use the GPS under tree cover or in a car ? If your answer is yes to one of those questions, go get a Magellan Meridian or wait for the new Sportrack. 330 is goo too but getting old. (So is the Garmin eMap, but the eMap doesnt like the rain). If your answer is no, keep the Venture. Many other very cool and good GPS, but you will have to pay more (Garmin 76map and 76s are very good GPS, but cost a lot more). Bag

They really need to improve informations/distributions of their new products. It still says "Coming soon" on the website. We all know its already available. How come we get more informations from resellers(on the web) than from them ? None of the resellers(stores) in my area knew about the Sportrack !! [This message was edited by Bagbug on May 09, 2002 at 08:45 AM.]

I think it will be only for military purpose. We wont be able to use it !

I think it will be only for military purpose. We wont be able to use it !

Since I cant find the new Sportrak anywhere in my area (I prefer buying from a local dealer). So, what can I regret if I get the MeriGreen instead of the MeriGold. Cant I just add a sd card and buy Mapsend to raise a Merigreen to a MeriGold in the futur ? Bag

Hi, If reception is important to you, AVOID any eTrex if your going to hike in dense forest. I tested the Venture and the Legend and they both cant compare to the Magellan 330/Meridian. If you live in the desert, the eTrex will do an excellent job. Very cool units ! Bag

What ? You dont bring your GPS in the shower with you ??? What about screen quality ? I found this about the Sportrack: Our exclusive "Hi-Brite" backlit screen is more visible in low light environments. And now put your jacket, go out in dense forest and tell us if the reception is better on the Sportrak !! Bag [This message was edited by Bagbug on May 08, 2002 at 09:09 PM.]

What ? You dont bring your GPS in the shower with you ??? What about screen quality ? I found this about the Sportrack: Our exclusive "Hi-Brite" backlit screen is more visible in low light environments. And now put your jacket, go out in dense forest and tell us if the reception is better on the Sportrak !! Bag [This message was edited by Bagbug on May 08, 2002 at 09:09 PM.]

I Had a Legend and I always had those kind of problems. I was almost always 100 feet away from where the GPS indicated me on his map. Thats why I sold it and now Im considering a Meridian or a Sportrak. Bag

descriptions and features here: http://www.thegpsworld.com/magsporpro12.html They are saying : Superior satellite tracking in dense forests - Features an advanced Quadrifilar Helix antenna Is it the same antenna ?? Anyone knows if it has the same "one quick press" power button ? (which I hate) Bag