Garmin GPS

[+k7udg]

I am some what new and have a Garmin gps 76 I have been thinking of upgrading to some thing better. Want to stay with a handheld. Witch way should I go

 

Jim

k7udg

[gallet]

For a handheld Garmin it's a no brainer.

 

eTrex Vista HCx.

 

You should be able to pick one up for $220 plus delivery.

 

To expand a bit.

 

There is no point at all getting a new handheld garmin if it doesn't have a hi sensitivity chip and the only non mapping one that has the hi sensitivity chip is the basic yellow etrex H, but this is a complete pain in the butt to use due to the extremely bad method of inputting data and the ridiculously limited space for names. You should only get it if you absolutely cannot afford more than $100, and your peace of mind is worth nothing.

 

However if you want something more user friendly then you have to move up to a mapping gps and you should get one over the basic yellow etrex even if you will never ever use mapping if only for the ease of use.

 

Having said that although it is not vital, it is very very useful to have a compass on your unit. The cheapest one to go is the Summit HCx BUT you should still get the Vista HCx if only because of almost double battery life, which makes a big difference.

Edited September 5, 2007 by gallet

[jdwest32]

I am some what new and have a Garmin gps 76 I have been thinking of upgrading to some thing better. Want to stay with a handheld. Witch way should I go

 

Jim

k7udg

 

76CSx or 60Csx