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Not yet, I haven't gotten around to buying the cable yet. On sunday I plan on calling around some of my local computer/ electronics stores to see if they carry it. I don't mind the $10 price which seems to be the norm on Ebay, but I do mind the extra $4 (on average) for the shipping. *btw, anyone who has an extra cable out there that wants to sell it let me know! * From what I've heard, however, I do not think it's a complicated process to download the waypoints to the unit. I believe that once you plug it in, and click the "download waypoint" button on the cache, you just choose your unit as destination, and done. So far I've been inputing the data it by hand, a little tedious, but it's good practice with the controls. Cheers, K.

Well, I am now the happy owner of a Garmin Foretrex 101...what a fantastic unit! Granted, I haven't used any of the high end units yet (nor any other GPS for that matter) but I am very pleased with this unit as my first GPS. The controls are very easy to use, the manual straightforward and clear, and most important, the unit works like a charm! I went to my local botanical garden and tested it out on some waypoints, and was able to get to within 5-6 feet of the trees I had marked. Nice! So thanks to those who recommended the Foretrex 101, and for those shopping for a GPS, I join in recommending it as well. And now, on to geocaching! K.

...it's frustrating to go post by post only to scroll down and find "sold". Please lock your thread after the unit is sold, that way it's easier for those of us shopping to find only the posts that are still current.

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Hey Pete, that's a very generous offer for the youth groups. I will contact the Decatur branch of Boystown tomorrow Monday (I'm a supporter), and alert them to your offer, maybe they're interested. I will give them your phone number, if that's okay by you. If they can use the units I am sure they will contact you to arrange pick up (or you if feel like it you can call Sonja Tobler directly at 404-241-4950). Thanks, Paul

I found that Target has the Legend C for $199...is the extra $100 over the Foretrex 101 worth it, for basic geocaching? Just wondering.

I found a website that sells the Foretrex 101 for $91.00, free shipping! Too good to be true? The site is http://www.1wow.com , has anyone ordered from there? I checked the Better Business Bureau and they seem legit, running since 2000, but they do have a moderate number of complaints. I already ordered my unit, although the way it works is you need to call during business hours to complete the transaction over the phone (if paying with a credit card). I really don't know at this point if I'll go through with it or not, there's something a little odd about all this. If anyone knows anything about this outfit do share.

Excellent...it's feedback like this that made me decide on it. And I agree about the maps, I got plenty (I'm kind of a map freak- I have a degree in geography) so all I need at this time is the GPS to give me my exact coordinates and so forth. Not to say that in the future I won't buy a $600 gps, but to begin on the sport this will do. Where did you buy yours, locally or online? Thx.

I'm definitely sold on the Foretrex 101; this will be my first GPS. Now, where should I get it? I have seen them on Ebay, Amazon, etc. I also went to a site recommended by someone else on the forum, lakepowelldiscountmarineelectronics.com. Before I go ahead and order it, are there any other suggestions on where to find it at a good price? Any dealers especially friendly to geocaching.com members? Thanks everyone!

Thanks Shawhh, it does help. It sounds like the foretrex 101 will do the trick for me at this time. I'll try the sport out and then I can upgrade to another unit with more features. Thanks!

Thanks, I think it will be a Legend C indeed, based on all I'm reading. I am, however, still curious about the Foretrex...has anyone here at all used or owned one of these??

Hi everybody! I am shopping for my first GPS (my budget is around $150.00, or so), and besides the Garmin Legend model, which I find many people recommend, I was drawn to the Foretrex model. I find the wrist-held feature of this model appealing, and was wondering if anyone here uses the Foretrex, and whether this model is recommended, in general. Any feedback/ advice on this matter is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Paul James Miami, FL