wingdog

I too could use this information. I just got my 62S and started playing with it even before I backed it up stock... I managed to delete the Geocaching profile. anyone?

I think it should be noted that replacement buttons can be obtained from Garmin. granted the whole button pad (inclusive of very button on the face) is one piece, but I know they will get you a new one if you need it. I had to send mine in because there was other damage (dadgum dog) but body and button repairs/replacement is considerably less expensive than a new unit. Hell, for me they took the guts out of my old one and put it in a bran spankin new 60case buttons and all. additionally, the great price at REI has to be somewhat augmented bu the accessory and map purchases that are inevitable. Ill admit I also took up REI on the offer, but after a ram mount bike attachment, and maps, Im up to 550 pretty quick. in the future I may consider the SD maps that can be moved to other devices, but the cards have not extra space on them so if I need to upload more than the 1.6 gigs that are internal Im screwed, so its better for me if I get an 8 Gig card and buy computer maps.

I was on the fence too but at that price, I can turn right around and put it on craigslist for a profit if I change my mind. I dont think you can use the 50$ coupon they would not let me. I looked seriously into the Montana, but really there isnt anything it can do that the 62 cannot other than touch screen and landscape, and I needed something that was versatile enough to hike in blue ridge with and still clip to my sport bike and give me turn by turn. and while the Montan can do this, I cant use the touch screen with my bike gloves on. and the 62 allows me to just scroll with buttons.