I've chased down a low end route and I'm pleased as punch. I first scored a Palm IIIxe on ebay for $32 (the slightly better than going rate). Then the StreetFinder gps clip on for $25 (same rate goes for it). Next go to the Navman Site and download the gps viewing utility (free). Next get Cetus gps (also free). Then get mobipocket's FREE reader . Now become a premium member (a whopping 3 bucks a month) generate a query in mobipocket and you are out there caching with the big boys with no unsightly pieces of paper.
The system got a lock much faster than my Magellan 300 (I said I was cheap) and seems to hold it pretty well. The only draw back is that its not very rugged but I'm working on that (modified bumper case).
I've also acquired a Visor Neo and Magellan gps companion for it ($45 and $50 respectively) I think I like it a bit better and modifying the bumper case to accommodate it (with the gps attached) is a bit easier. In any event, both will get you into the game with style for less than a C note.
It ain't easy being the cheapest man alive, but I work really hard at it.
Wali
[This message was edited by Walguzchas on September 04, 2003 at 11:18 PM.]