Is this a good unit at a good price and a good way to start>

[+Lacomo]

OK here's the thing. I know NOTHING about GPS stuff, but I want to get started geocaching. I found a used but like new Garmin GPSMap 76S for $150. Is this a good buy? Would it be a good way for me to start? I'm sure if I do get I will be bugging you guys with tons of questions. By the way I'm in Central Missouri.

[+Miragee]

If that is a non-Color GSPr, I would spend just a bit more money for a color GPSr. Both the Legend C and Vista C have been discontinued, but they are good units and you can probably get one of those for that price. For $180, you can get a Venture Cx, but you have to purchase a card, and a cable for it, if you don't already have one.

 

I'm sure others will have other suggestions for you.

[+Arndtwe]

i started with a plain 76, and works great. i can even hook it up to the computer with a sereil to USB cable. no, it's not color but you really dont need that. so far it works great, so the 76s for that price is really cheap. i say go for it!

[+briansnat]

The 76S was a pretty expensive unit new. It's a good unit that will get the job done. If its used and has maps for your area loaded to it, $150 is a good price, but I'm not sure if I would pay that much for it without maps.

 

It's not a bad price (original MSRP was nearly $400), but for $30 more you can get a new Venture CX with color display, autorouting and expandible memory. The 76S has none of these key features.

Edited April 25, 2007 by briansnat

[+StarBrand]

You will probably be happier with the Venture CX in the end. Rugged and capable little unit with great features.

 

Unless as briansnat says - the 76 includes the mapping software.

[+Mudfrog]

I like the format and ease of use of the 76S unit. Bought mine new, i'm thinking over $300, and it's what i've been using for about 3 years now. I certainly recommend it, but to be honest, i'm thinking that you may can find a used one (unit by itself) for a little bit cheaper. On the otherhand, i would snap it up if it came with serial cable and any version Mapsource software.

[+Lacomo]

Thanks for the help guys. I ordered a Garmin Venture CX along with a 512 mb card and cig lighter cable thru Amazon.com. Look out now. Be ready for lots of questions when I get it. I don't even know how to turn one of em on.

[CooeyMB]

Lucky for you there is quite a good manual included with each unit.