emcubed Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi, I am seeking to replace an ancient Garmin GPSIII which really struggles to provide accurate positioning, especially when you get close to caches and in any "sky obstructed" areas (such as under trees) I would like to hear what you think and find out what you would recommend as I value your opinions. My criteria for a device: Accurate positioning! Good battery life Good expandable memory clear maps clear screen Cost is not a real consideration as any money spent will be compensated by actually finding caches! Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment
kb9nvh Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) If your want autorouting then garmin 60csx, cx or 76 csx, cs. If you dont care about autorouting then you might consider the lowrance units that have very good reception also. Some folks on here like Magellan alot so you might check those high end models out as well but as of now they do not use the new SIRF receiver chips. Lowrance uses and older model SIRF chip I hear. Garmin is one chip behind the flagship SIRF chipset (which no one uses yet). Hi, I am seeking to replace an ancient Garmin GPSIII which really struggles to provide accurate positioning, especially when you get close to caches and in any "sky obstructed" areas (such as under trees) I would like to hear what you think and find out what you would recommend as I value your opinions. My criteria for a device: Accurate positioning! Good battery life Good expandable memory clear maps clear screen Cost is not a real consideration as any money spent will be compensated by actually finding caches! Thanks Mike Edited July 24, 2006 by kb9nvh Quote Link to comment
+pigpen4x4 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I just bought a 60Csx to replace my Etrex Vista. Now the Vista was good, but the 60csx is GREAAAT! I also got the Auto Kit, and really like it as well. C. Quote Link to comment
+Robam Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 60Csx; but once you include the nav kit with maps and 1 gig card your looking at $600. It works real good. Everything can be had at amazon.com Quote Link to comment
emcubed Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Thank you for this guidance. I will take you r advice and look at the models that you suggest. Thanks Quote Link to comment
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