+carolyn247 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Okay, I need to get a GPS device and I know that the Garmin Etrex is recommended here, but I saw someone with a wrist one (GARMIN FORERUNNER 101 PERSONAL TRAINING GPS WATCH) and was wondering if that is as good as the Garmin Etrex. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Not sure what your budget is but you want to consider stepping up to the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx. Color screen, routable mapping, more memory flexibility with sd cards, USB computer connection, long battery life and easy operation.; All for about $180 if you poke around a little. If budget is a concern - stick with something in the low end eTrex line. The forerunner was just not designed for geocaching - but will work. Quote Link to comment
+trooperdjb Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I just got a ForeTrex 101 for my son to use when we go caching. It's a very basic GPSr, but does allow for input of waypoints and if you spend the extra to get the serial (note serial not USB) interface cable you can download direct from your pc again if you have a serial port. No routing, no maps just a pointer, distance readout and lat/lon position display. On the plus side they are available in the $40 to $70 range depending on sales. As a side note we use my 60 CSx to get to the right area first. Really like the mapping feature. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 The Foretrex might be good as a backup or second unit, but I'd get a regular handheld for geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 A friend uses one of those for caching and really likes it. However, I would have trouble stepping back to a GPSr so basic after using my Vista C with mapping software installed. If you can afford it, the Venture Cx is a good choice. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Okay, I need to get a GPS device and I know that the Garmin Etrex is recommended here, but I saw someone with a wrist one (GARMIN FORERUNNER 101 PERSONAL TRAINING GPS WATCH) and was wondering if that is as good as the Garmin Etrex. Thanks! What are you looking to spend and what features do you want? Quote Link to comment
+carolyn247 Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Okay, I need to get a GPS device and I know that the Garmin Etrex is recommended here, but I saw someone with a wrist one (GARMIN FORERUNNER 101 PERSONAL TRAINING GPS WATCH) and was wondering if that is as good as the Garmin Etrex. Thanks! What are you looking to spend and what features do you want? At first I was looking for low cost ($100), but after reading these posts I am thinking more around $160ish. I don't want to hit the $200 mark! Thanks for your help! Carolyn Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Check eBay for the now-discontinued Legend C. You should be able to get one of those for around that price. It is color, has USB connectivity, and can auto-route you, should you get the City Navigator maps later on. Quote Link to comment
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