+lekogm Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) Hey all, I am looking to buy a GPS unit and I was wondering if anyone knew of a few that would work with Google Earth? I have a bunch of items listed there and would like to import them easily to a GPS unit. I also want to be able to export waypoints I set with my GPS unit to google earth. It'd also be nice if the unit had street maps so that I could use it for directions to places if I get lost, and if it was waterproof so I could use it while kayaking. I'd like to spend no more than $130. Can anyone give me some suggestions or point me in the right place? Thanks Edited January 11, 2007 by lekogm Quote
+Red90 Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Pretty much anything can get waypoints and tracks from Google Earth. You save as a GPX file and then upload with one of many free programs. For $130, a mapping unit is not even remotely posisble.... Maps cost about that themselves. Maybe if you went with a good deal used, but I doubt it. Quote
+lekogm Posted January 11, 2007 Author Posted January 11, 2007 I don't mind buying maps later, but something with a basemap would be nice. Also if I need to spend more money to get what I'd like, I wouldn't be opposed to it. I just would like to spend no more than $130 if possible. Quote
robertlipe Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 Google Earth Plus supports pretty much all Garmins and all the Magellan handhelds these days. A $130 mapping unit squeaks you into an Explorist 210 with basemaps. You can upgrade to detailed maps to get turn-by-turn directions later. Honestly, you'll probably find the basemaps frustrating for navigation as they're imited to interstates and some major roads. Quote
+Timpat Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 You can get the Garmin "Blue" Legend for $127.73 today on Amazon.com. Quote
+Timpat Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) [ed] Ooops...double-post Edited January 11, 2007 by Timpat Quote
+Red90 Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 You can get the Garmin "Blue" Legend for $127.73 today on Amazon.com. You "can", but they really have useless map storage, reception is not great and there is no auto-routing. The lowest end mapping Garmin I would suggest is the Venture Cx ~$200. Personally, i think you would be unhappy with any mapping unit for that low of a price and you might as well just get a non mapping unit. Quote
+bpcooper14 Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 I don't know if they still have it or not, but on Costco.com they have the Explorist 500LE AND topo 3d for $180 after rebate. It was an xmas present for myself and so far its been great Quote
Newdogg Posted January 11, 2007 Posted January 11, 2007 I don't know if they still have it or not, but on Costco.com they have the Explorist 500LE AND topo 3d for $180 after rebate. It was an xmas present for myself and so far its been great All I can find on that site is vehicle nav units? Quote
+user13371 Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 You can find the Lowrance iFinder H2O (monochrome, not the higher-end color model) for right around $130 new. This has a decent base map, and you could buy the MapCreate package for between $80-$100 later on when your budget permits. But I'm not buying any more toys - I'm saving my pennies for an iPhone Quote
+Pablo Mac Posted January 12, 2007 Posted January 12, 2007 ...I'm saving my pennies for an iPhone That's what I'm talking about...and have been for a couple of years now. Google Earth Maps & Satellite images (and much more) on your mobile device, anyone? (Screenshot from the iPhone Keynote address, not a Photoshop job) Quote
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