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Specifically the Atlas MNS. I'm looking for any information (good or bad) about how it is for hiking or off-roading. I've heard it's not a USB compatible unit (is it serial port?) and that the SD card is under the batteries. Any info is helpful. Thanks! -Mike

So, my GPSr's had a couple bumps. Nothing major, all things that would be considered minor under the warranty/specifications that it should be able to handle. After the first one, however, my time/date have been way off. Every time I turn on the GPSr, it says it's 11:00 AM in 1920. No matter what time it is or day it is, it always starts at the same time/date. Any idea how to fix this? I really don't want to have to send it in... Thanks for your help!

Hmmm, if GPSrs measure only horizontal distance/position and not distance from the previous point, then you may be receiving inaccurate measurements. For example, if the slope is 30 degrees, where the vertical distance you traveled is X, the full distance is 2X, but all you're showing on your GPSr is the horizontal, which is Xrad3... So really, you're going a bit faster. 1.15470054x faster, actually. When you drop this to 45 degrees, it's exaggerated a bit more.

Hi everybody, I've been searching the net for a little bit trying to find a program that can take the raw data from my GPSr and turn it into a 3-d plot of the route. I saw this a little bit ago while researching a day-hike, but couldn't find the program they used to get it. Anyone know of one? Preferably freeware... Also, does anyone know how to just get the raw data off of the unit? Thanks! -Mike

That's right, San Diego Fox News is running a story on geocaching! I have mixed feelings on this, as the story shows some locations and could introduce people who don't understand the hobby... Do you think the exposure is good?

Thanks so much, this is exactly what I meant.

Hi everyone - got this fun gizmo today (Garmin eTrex Vista, not CX) for Christmas... I'm wondering if there's a way to upload the data plots from a hike or something similar onto a computer using the data cable it gives you. Is this possible? If so, how? Thanks so much!

What about the Magellan Sportrak? I've seen it offered for $100 online with a 4.5/5 star rating... Can it hook up to computers?

Under $150, preferably. You know, cheap

Well, the title pretty much says it all. Any suggestions?

Friend told me about a cach in Geisel Library at UCSD (my college) so I figured I'd check this out... Unfortunately, have yet to purchase a GPSr so I'm kind of out of luck and have to stick to really good descriptions or letterboxes, for now. Just wanted to say hello.