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I've been geocaching for a couple years now. My first unit was actually a DeLorme bluetooth unit which I used with my HP pocket PC. That still works fine for geocaching, but I recently decided I wanted to put a low-cost GPS unit in my car that I could take with me out into the field when I geocached. The handheld units are a real turn-off to me because of the way you have to navigate the menus. I wanted touch-screen because it's just so much quicker. The other day I was out with a friend looking around at car GPS units and I saw that Garmin's Nuvi line had the capability of accepting multiple coordinate formats and zooms in to 80 feet. I looked at the units with geocaching in mind first and a car GPS in mind second. I also didn't want to pay over $200 for a GPS unit. Enter the Nuvi 200, the low-end model of the Garmin car GPS line. The unit functions great as an inexpensive car GPS but it also is accurate enough to triangulate a geocache. I have yet to use it to test for pinpoint accuracy, so I'm going by the zoom feature. The only thing I don't like about the unit is the icon representing the current position, which can only be reduced to an arrow. The Li-Ion battery allows for portability and lasts up to 3 hours, which would be nice for a day of caching. In-between it would be charging while I drive. In the coming weeks I will be testing the unit on a geocache or two and will post my findings. As a car GPS I've already gotten out of a few pinches with the unit. Its features are basic, but they are enough to satisfy those with less to spend. I checked on the website and found that there are no updates for my unit. There is a program you can download and run to update firmware, but you can't download anything directly except a cursor pack that consists mostly of cars of different types to use as your vehicle. There are two upgrades you can add via the SD slot which enhance the points of interest for the US and/or Europe respectively. I don't consider these a necessity. If you're spending this low you're not worried about these kinds of features. The only other downsides---the model I purchased is being replaced with a new model so support in the future may be limited. Information in the unit can and will become outdated over time. I am unaware whether a firmware upgrade will update the unit's database as well, but I do know my unit has fairly new streets in it now at firmware version 3.80. More as soon as I get a chance to test it for geocaching.

Okay so for like 2 wks I have been searching the forum, reading reviews on Amazon, reading Garmin's website and talking to fellow cachers. I still can't decide. Want I'd like to know is which one of these will show and make a sound to tell me when to turn and then I can pull it out of the car and go find the cache with adequate accuracy. I own the Explorist 400 and am wondering if the Nuvi 200 will hold 500 POIs and will it do like the Nuvi 550 and show you with an arrow when you are approaching a POI and in which direction. That's the last thing I want to do is use to GPS to find caches but I will if it's more cost effective. I'd like to pull the GPS out of the box with up-to-date road maps and use gsak to transfer caches and walk out the door. Is this possible? I just moved to a new area and I don't own a road gps that will show me where to drive to get there. Completely paperless is cool but not required. I was reading something about special batteries to get the most out of the Oregon what are they and where do you buy them? Are there are threads answering these questions if you'll direct me there I'll read them. Thank you for your time. Seriously I'm torn and just want the best for my money. Getting my car to the cache is my biggest issue right now.

I have been geocaching with some other moms and our 2 yr old sons. It's lots of fun but this week we are 0 for 4. We have searched for 4 caches and not found a single one. I am using a Garmin Nuvi 200 and wonder if that is part of the problem. It is the kind of GPS you use in your car but I can load the caches onto it from this website and/or put int he longitude and latitude for each cahce. We have found several caches using the Nuvi but our stretch of misses is making em think we are doing something wrong. I really dont have the money to invest in another GPS.Hasanyone usd the Nuvi or something smilar and had any luck with geocaching? Thanks, Stacy Tampa, FL

The holy grail of geocoins. Are there still a few sitting out in unfound caches, or maybe hiding in the drawer of a cacher who has since quit caching? Maybe at the bottom of a kids toybox somewhere?

I have looked high and low for the clip that holds the Nuvi 200 in place. All I can find for sale is the suction cup / ball end mount. I already have 2 of these. I need the other end. I have checked with Garmin, aftermarket suppliers and ebay. Why is this simple little clip so hard to find? Clip needed circled in picture below.

I am new to geocaching, I just got my Garmin Oregon 200 on Friday and there are no hints displayed on any of the caches I've loaded onto my device. I've tried loading both the .loc and .gpx files with no luck. The caches and coordinates are displayed but nothing else. I'm sure I'm missing something but can't figure it out. Does anyon have any advice.

So basically I am upgrading my gps. My cousin has suggested these two gps. I am looking mainly for caching features (ofcourse). So right now its the Oregon 200 (or 300) or the Colorado 300. any tips?

New to the sport; does anyone use the garmin Oregon?? Pros /Cons. Thanks.

Complete package --- shipped FEDEX for $275.00! This sale is for a new condition Garmin Oregon 200 GPS unit that I received as a gift, but already had a similar unit. I used this GPS successfully on 1 trip hiking to Gatlinburg to test and it worked flawlessly. It is a great unit for GC'ing, and I have used this unit a few times to check out the paperless capabilities and it is extremely handy and TREE friendly! Have original Garmin box, paperwork & CD for unit. Unit is in excellent condition and will come with sD card loaded with Topo Maps of USA + copy of Topo08 on DVD. Also include fresh AA batteries and I also purchased the official Garmin carabiner that comes standard with the Oregon 300, 400 units --- really nice clip that is perfect for this unit. Unit itself is selling for $321 new on Amazon, not to mention the Topo08, sDmicro card & Garmin carabiner clip --- will sell entire package for $275 shipped fedex (my expense) to lower 48 in the USA. I am also an active member of GC'ing --- and if any Louisiana Geocachers are interested --- please contact me ASAP. I am located in Mandeville, LA and member of lageocachers.com I ACCEPT PAYPAL and I HAVE PERFECT FEEDBACK ON EBAY SINCE 2001. Please check out my profile on GC.com if you need further info. Thanks! Andy

For sale is my Garmin Oregon 200. Minimal, adult use for 10 days. Only went out to two caches...it's still cold here. Always had screen protector installed. It's a fine unit, I just picked up a 400T for the extra features. - Updated to latest firmware (2.86). - 2GB card - Mapsource City Navigator North America NT 2009 updated maps installed on card. Routable. Did not install Mexico maps. Maps use appx 1GB on the card. - Caribiner clip. Had to buy separately. - Lanyard - USB cable - Extra screen protector - Original box and documentation. My feedback elsewhere is excellent: RCGroups Ebay $275 shipped CONUS. Paypal , MO, CC. Thanks, Matt

and I need some help on which GPS I should buy. I have a Garmin Etrex H already that I will be selling it off when I get a new one. I have a TOTAL of 200 dollars budget, so I need one that will fit My spending limit while still being wonderful for geocaching. any ideas?

I have a Magellan Triton 200 GPS for sale. It is the base model in the Triton series. It is new. I opened it and loaded some Geocaches into it and decided that I'd like something with a little girth to it. Its just too small for my hand to operate one handed. It has a large color screen and is really easy to use. Comes with all the original items included in the box. I would like to recover my $99 I spent on it. Or best offer I suppose. Product Description Amazingly easy to use, handheld GPS for precision outdoor navigation. Large, full-color display shows maps and data with crystal clear graphics. Rugged and waterproof. Features Special Features Waypoint Icons, Compass, Calender Trip Computer Maximum speed, Odometer, Current speed, Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log Waterproof Standard IPX7 Waterproof Standard, Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic Battery Average Run Time 10 Hours Map Features Internal Details Display Size 2.2 in. Display Resolution 240 X 320 Interface Keypad Antenna Type Built-in PC Interface USB WAAS Enabled WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled MPN Magellan Triton 200

I have a used magellan triton 200 in excellent used condition. Includes basemap. I'm selling it because I have a new Magellan explorist 400. I can email pictures!

I just bought a Oregon 200 and was trying to load caches into it. On my old Garmin I would just hit send to GPS and it would find it. Can you not do that anymore with the Oregon? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have City Navigator from a Garmin GPS 18. I was wondering if there is a way to install the maps onto my Garmin Oregon 200 so that it will do turn-by-turn. Thanks for your help!

REI is selling the Oregon 200 for $259.83

Hi guys, I bought a Garmin Nuvi 200 in USA 2 mouths ago. In US with a US maps everything is working very well, but when I arrived in Brazil, I bought a garmin braziliam maps in a SD card. My Nuvi 200 recognise the maps with no problems, but I can not create routes because the first step in the search page is the state and provincie and I can not find Brazilian maps information. I already disable the american maps, and tryed but nothing happens, still not recognising the adress list. PS: I can load the maps, and the gps is working fine, and the maps are original maps. The only problem is to get in the search the brazilian street names, to make possible create routes. Is there any one that can help me please??? Regards

Okay so I fell for it. I did the MyGPSOffer.com. I filled out the one offer I had to, which was applying for a Discover card. Now after I activate it I will receive a new Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS for free. 1st question is has any one else tried this? And if so how did it turn out? 2nd question is how does the Nuvi 200 work for Geocacheing? I was just going to sell it and buy an eTrex H any way but I was just wondering.

Is there someone in Grand Junction, CO who is very familiar with the Oregon gps? Would love to get together and get some tips on it's use. Thanks.

I have a brand new Garmin Oregon 200 GPS that is brand new still in sealed box for sale. I ordered one and then got one for Christmas, so instead of returning the item, I am going to give a fellow GC'er a chance to purchase. I also will include a brand new 4GB MicroSD card that is loaded with all Topo2008 maps in USA. Will sell it all packaged & shipped via FEDEX to lower 48 for $305.00 --- I accept Paypal, and I am an active Geocaching member. Hope this helps someone move up to this great line of GPSr units & get out there! Saintroad

OK so I see alot of vs threads, but havent seen one for these 2...I really dont care for a compass and all that so saving some cash by getting one of these seems logical to me. So what are the pros and cons on each of these? Geocaching and general hiking trail use type things are all I use a GPS for as I have a car unit as well. I know you get the maps with the Delorme, which is a plus and its about $50 cheaper as well. But also like the fact you can get free 24k maps for garmin... Im currently using an eXplorist and really like it, but its older and getting tired and cranky at times now.

y exciting to find something that was historically tucked away,'' he told Reuters. ``The question is, though, will the contents have survived?'' Museum archaeologists were currently cleaning the outside of the box in order to read an inscription on the casing, and would take X-rays before attempting to open it, he said. The container was found as work began on the belated erection of a 120-meter (394 feet) stainless steel spike -- intended to mark the new millennium but delayed after concerns about its environmental impact. The original monument on the site, Nelson's Pillar, was erected in 1808 but blown up by the Irish Republican Army (news - web sites) (IRA) in 1966. Wallace said the box was probably intended to remain buried for 1,000 years. ``The idea has always been there, with historical buildings, to put something away for the future, but how could these people have known the statue would be blown up?'' Note: Isn't it obvious that this is a geocache? Sure, there were no GPS satellites at the time, but perhaps they used sextants and pocketwatches. I'm sure when they finish cleaning off the box they will see the inscription reads, "geocaching.com."

I erased the basemap from my Oregon by mistake. Can I retrieve it?

Hi, I have been spending quite some time comparing different base handheld units. I got offerts for three models; Triton 200, Ifinder Go2 or etrex H. Ifinder Go2 is cheapest and got an impressing battry life time. But it is pretty unknown. Anyone that use it? Magellan Triton 200 is the only one with color screen. It got lowest battery time, but seams to be the most mordern and robust unit. Garmin eTrex H cost as the triton 200 but lack color screen and basemap. Hmm, any thoughts about this dilemma? What to choose? Btw, I will buy 15 units for school use.

Did anyone have any problems with their triton 200 (Or any other triton/Magellan)? Mine, when I disconnected it from my comp today (after being plugged in but not connected for a 24 hour period) shows nothing except where the time should be (--:--), where the signal should be (Its blank, even after sitting for an hour), and the power in the battery (its reads this accurately.) All the rest is blank. I have tried to hit all the buttons and get no response. I tried taking the batts out for an hour or so to see if it "resets" or anything and get the same thing. And nothing I do changes it. I can't even turn it off. Any help out there for me? thanks fer any help