+Lacomo Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment
+Arndtwe Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 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! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment
+Mudfrog Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment
+Lacomo Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment
CooeyMB Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Lucky for you there is quite a good manual included with each unit. Quote Link to comment
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