When you have more than one

[+user13371]

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.

[+BlueDeuce]

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

[+julianh]

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

[Motorcycle_Mama]

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

[+adamsloco]

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

[+Scouters Fred and Brenda]

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

[+Pax42]

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.

[+Rockin Roddy]

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.

[sanramonhunter]

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.

[+Airmapper]

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.

[+roadrage64]

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...)

[Doug in Alaska]

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

[FanMan]

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.

[+Fustrate]

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

[+Hrethgir]

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

[+mty55]

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.

[+highlandermike]

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