jmackey08 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I am in college and new to this. I was wondering if anyone had any used GPS to get me started. I am looking for something cheap. Thanks Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 cheap is relative, a price would get better results. Quote Link to comment
jmackey08 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 cheap is relative, a price would get better results. under $60 Quote Link to comment
phern47 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 There are lots of used GPS units for under 60 dollars on ebay. They won't have mapping capabilities but you will find geocaches with them and they will record a track so that you can go back track to your starting point. Some sell for under 20 dollars (Lowrance GlobalNav 200, Magellan 315, Garmin 45, Garmin 38, Geko, Garmin EMap etc) but I wouldn't recommend such units for anyone willing to pay 60 dollars. Better off buying a GPS with mapping capability. They all contain basemaps of N.America and you can buy additional mapping software that can be used on the newer GPS models when you decide to upgrade. I suggest that you add a few dollars and buy a used Garmin Legend which often sell for around 60 to 70 dollars plus shipping. The legend has a basemap of N.America with all the main roads. Add about 10 to 20 dollars and you can get a Garmin Vista which has more memory, altimeter and compass (when standing still). If you can find a used Lowrance IFinder (quite rare), they are also a great buy. I bought a used IFinder Pro, with external antenna, car adapter, nylon case and a Freedom Map SD card of the province where I live for 85 dollars. I've seen some IFinder Map and Music (plays mp3s) sold on ebay for ridiculously low prices. Quote Link to comment
+quadsinthemudd Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 My rst gps was an emap. it was a great starter gps I could download topo or street maps in it and it would run my streets and trips just fine. my new legend cx is alot better but I just bought another emap for a friend and spent 45 bucks. great unit for the price it will get you in the door and in the Garmin door which is the way the majority of people end up going. Buy the emap and start saving for a 60csx or a new colorado for the far off future. Quote Link to comment
+good'nplenty Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 there is a cheap garmin erex on ebay for under 60. its a good gps for beginners and not complicated. it also has some accessories. Quote Link to comment
+JRTTeam Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Check out the GPS we just listed: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=186129 Quote Link to comment
don_maize Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I am in college and new to this. I was wondering if anyone had any used GPS to get me started. I am looking for something cheap. Thanks i have a hand held lowrance go 50 my email is don_maize@msn.com Quote Link to comment
don_maize Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I am in college and new to this. I was wondering if anyone had any used GPS to get me started. I am looking for something cheap. Thanks have for sale lowrance go works fine i upgraded tp 5300 50$ + shiping email is don_maize@msn.com Quote Link to comment
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