pdx_trex

Hey everyone, I'm sure that this has been covered before (I did a search but didn't see anything however), but I've got to ask. I currently own a Terex Vista (less then 1 week old). I really like the unit and have no complaints w/ it at all. It feels good in the hand, gives me consistent results and I like the layout etc, etc. I would like the feature of turn-by-turn directions, however, and have been looking at the GPS V Deluxe. I can still return my Vista so the difference would be in the $120-$170 range. I don't mind spending a *little* extra cash to get what I want but I'm curious to know how others who own a GPS V like theirs. Are the directions accurate? Do you just enter an address or Long/Lat and it tells you how to get there? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! -M

How about a Game Trail Camera? If you wanted to make the investment a Trail Camera takes photos when it senses movement, day or night. The prices aren't cheap though! I've thought about this myself but I think it'll be a while before I make that kind of investment! -M links: http://fish-finders.com/gamevucamera1.html http://www.jesseshuntingpage.com/homebrew-cams.html

Hell, I don't go into the woods w/o a phone, GPS, compass, basic survival gear and a gun. Too many freaks not to take precautions (not to mention Meth labs!). -M

I've had both... briefly! I bought the Sportrac Pro on Saturday and turned it on while in the parking lot at the store. By the time I got home I realized that it had some "problems" as it showed my path crossing over several freeways and actually showed me as driving in several circles... Went on a cache hunt that night w/ a friend who has a Garmin Vista. Didn't take long for me to figure out that something had SERIOUSLY gone wrong w/ my Magellan as it had us plotted on the wrong side of the river... and almost a mile away from the cache I was standing on. Anyway, I returned the unit the next morning and bought a Garmin Vista instead for about $60 more. I love my Garmin Vista! I'm sure that the Sportrac Pro is a fine GPS unit and that mine was just messed up but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Besides, I liked the size/shape better on the vista. I think that Magellan needs to change their fonts or something on their maps too as I found it hard to read when more than a couple items appeared on screen together. I did like the remarks area when entering waypoints in the 'Pro' as well as the waterproofing. Nice features! -M