+user13371 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm not sure it's possible to ask a question like this without bringing out the rabid trolls, but I'll give it a go... Question directed ONLY to folks who presently own more than one GPS: Which one do you use the most? If you have one that you use for SOME activities and a different one for other activities, which ones get used most for each purpose. Me? DeLorme PN-40: Geocaching and other treasure hunting/searching activities. eTrex Legend HCx: Bicycling and hiking. iPhone: Urban commuting and everything else not mentioned above. Blackberry 8820: I don't use it much at all. But I was impressed with the GPS the few times I tried it. To keep the noise level down, try to just talk about devices you currently own? And no need to quote everybody else's words, just add your own. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) I currently have four GPSrs but I haven't yet upgraded to a HCx. (Getting closer) I have a 76cs that I keep in the car for auto-routing and the Legend that I use on the trail. A GPS V that can also auto-route which I either let my caching partner use or loan out. My Vista is on it's last legs so it usually stays home sitting in the rocking chair. I suppose I'll eventually get the latest auto-routing unit and one of the Etrex HCx models for the trail. I haven't really investigated the best options yet. Edited March 13, 2009 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+julianh Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Three devices: Summit HC - this is my main GPSr, use it for all outdoor activities No-brand 4.3" sat-nav running Route 66 on Windows CE. Use this for all of my driving requirements Samsung i617t Windows Mobile 6 smartphone (a.k.a. BlackJack II) with GPS - use this as a back-up device (e.g. if I don't have my Summit or sat-nav with me, because I always have my phone). Pros: small, light, always there, runs several GPS applications. (e.g. Handy having Google Maps so I can get a street map or aerial photo wherever I go, as long as I am in phone range. Provides "paperless caching" capability. Telstra WhereIs Navigator gives me turn by turn navigation as long as I am in phone range.) Cons: GPSr is slow to get a lock (especially in built-up areas); limited battery life with GPS active; some applications only work in phone range (Google Maps, WhereIs Navigator, etc); I have a data plan in Australia, but subscription apps are expensive when travelling overseas Quote Link to comment
Motorcycle_Mama Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 eTrex Legend HCx - geocaching, hiking, car routing sometimes Zumo 550 - motorcycle and car routing, some geocaching BlackBerry Curve 8330 - urban commuting, use for directions at work when I don't have the other units with me Quote Link to comment
+adamsloco Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Garmin Colorado 300 -- Geocaching, and main unit Garmin Legend HCx -- Backup, and for the kids when we are out together. I got the Legend first, and then moved to the Colorado. I still used the Legend for most things, but I have now been using the Colorado more and more, till I sometimes leave the Legend at home. Adam Quote Link to comment
+Scouters Fred and Brenda Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Started with an Etrex Legend,moved up to a Venture HC, then Scouter Brenda used the Legend. Now we have a Colorado 300 and Scouter Brenda now uses the Venture all for Geocaching and hiking the Colorado for Wherigo's and Auto routing the Lengend is retired to a loaner Quote Link to comment
+Pax42 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 1. Garmin Nuvi 270: All road navigation including road routing to caches. 2. Garmin 60csx: Served me very well for a couple years but is now relegated to backup/loaner duty. 3. Delorme PN-40: Now my Primary handheld for caching and hiking. 4. Sky Caddie SG4: For use on the golf course only. Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Magellan 315-Mountain climbing and basic hiking. Retired. Garmin Etrex (2 of them)-found many caches with it, but sent them to needy friends. Garmin Etrex Legend-also sent on to a friend in need. Magellen 500LE-Found a lot more caches with it, but problems loading made it a back-up, it rarely leaves the house though. DeLorme PN-40-Primary unit for all activities. Quote Link to comment
sanramonhunter Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Oregon 300: Geocaching Magellan 2200t : Driving directions in car and Scooter Garmin Rino 110 (2): Use for trips to disneyland and parades etc.. with family Magellan Triton 2000: Sits on shelf till software improves. Giving it 6 more months then it will reside on ebay. Quote Link to comment
+Airmapper Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I have 4 units: Used most: Lowrance Expedition C; Primary unit for Geocaching Secondary unit: Garmin GPS72, stays in the trucks glovebox. Specialty unit: Airmap 500, retired from Geocaching, but still will use for flying as it was originally intended. Specialty unit: US Globalsat BU-535. USB Laptop GPS, used for getting position data to mapping programs with live NMEA capability. Quote Link to comment
+roadrage64 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I have a Legend HCx and a GPSMap 60CSx. I use the Legend for bicyling, and the 60 CSx for everything else (caching, hiking, street routing, etc...) Quote Link to comment
Doug in Alaska Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) I have just 3 units 1. Garmin 60CS 2. Garmin 60CSx 3. iPhone I now use the 60CSx for everything and let my youngest son use the 60CS. I'll probably give him the 60CS as soon as BaseCamp is released for mac. I switched from a PC to an iMac a little over a year ago and will wait until I have all options available on the mac. Edited March 14, 2009 by Doug in Alaska Quote Link to comment
FanMan Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Magellan 2000; dead but I haven't convinced myself to throw it out yet. Geko 301; was my primary but now replaced by the new 60CSx for everything except paramotoring. 60CSx; everything except paramotoring. Quote Link to comment
+Fustrate Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I use a Garmin Oregon 400t for most of my geocaching, and let anyone tagging along use my Oregon 200. I guess I can also say that I use my car's built-in nav system for driving directions, too Quote Link to comment
+Hrethgir Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) Navigon 2100: routing in the car DeLorme PN-40: geocaching Legend HCx: speedometer/trip meter on the motorcycle and bicycle, at least until I get a motorcycle mount for the PN-40. I also have a Gamin Streetpilot, but it's bulk and odd routing make me leave it at home, although it could come in handy for georuns, since I can load caches into it. I'll use it for navigating then, but otherwise, I like the Navigon a lot better. And once I get the motorcycle mount for the PN-40, the Legend HCx will pretty much become soley a backup/loaner GPSr. Nothing wrong with it at all, I just like the PN-40 better. Edited March 14, 2009 by HondaH8er Quote Link to comment
+mty55 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Have two. Oregon 300 main caching Gps. 60csx backup and loaner. Both great units, but the paperless abilities of the Oregon puts it on top for me. Quote Link to comment
+highlandermike Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Lowrance XOG for turn by turn and for getting to the treasure ETrex legendHCx that my partner uses to find the treasure Palm for paperless iPAG 1910 for paperless I am new at this so am trying to find a good set up. I am thinking of returning the garmin and gettin a lowrance hand held Quote Link to comment
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