New GPS

[+Norrman]

Hello!

 

I have decided to buy a new GPS when my iPhone is really not good enough to use for geocaching. What I'm looking for is two things in particular, accuracy and that it manages for example to be far into the woods without losing reception. I have a budget of around 4 hundred dollars. I have no need to be able to use the GPS for logging geocaches or even to get hints and stuff, I just want a GPS that can take me to a couple of coordinates with great accuracy and good reception!

 

I have my thoughts on this: http://emporiolive.com/product_info.php?products_id=1259

 

What do you think?

[+Bear and Ragged]

It's a good one, can't go too far wrong with one of those.

If it does what you want it to do, go for it!

 

Would suggest looking around, to check prices with other sellers.

[+CacheFreakTim]

The 62 series is probably the way to go here. I do not own one but it is very accurate from what I have heard others say.

[+t4e]

Hello!

 

I have decided to buy a new GPS when my iPhone is really not good enough to use for geocaching. What I'm looking for is two things in particular, accuracy and that it manages for example to be far into the woods without losing reception. I have a budget of around 4 hundred dollars. I have no need to be able to use the GPS for logging geocaches or even to get hints and stuff, I just want a GPS that can take me to a couple of coordinates with great accuracy and good reception!

 

I have my thoughts on this: http://emporiolive.com/product_info.php?products_id=1259

 

What do you think?

 

personally i prefer the Oregon 450 or 550 if you want camera too, the touchscreen makes all the difference to me, not to mention that is less bulky

Edited June 6, 2011 by t4e

[+Spraginator]

The 62 series is probably the way to go here. I do not own one but it is very accurate from what I have heard others say.

 

I agree the 62 series is awesome, I have a 62s myself. However, if you don't want to use it for cache descriptions, the 60CSx will be much cheaper and accomplish all your goals. I personally love the fact that I have the descriptions, hints and recent logs on my 62s, but if you don't need that, you can get just as good of reception with the old 60CSx.

[+khumbu_calypso]

As far as Oregon vs 62s, the camera is no longer a deciding factor as they have just announced the 62sc. Now it is pretty much just down to sunlight readable screen with buttons, or a hard to read, higher resolution touch screen. Still a very touch decision.

[OliverB]

 

personally i prefer the Oregon 450 or 550 if you want camera too, the touchscreen makes all the difference to me, not to mention that is less bulky

 

Hi,

 

I bought an Oregon 450 a little more than a year ago thinking I'd enjoy the touchscreen. While I love the touchscreens on my iThings, the Oregon touchscreen just doesn't do it for me. I recently bought a 62s and find its handling much more intuitive (menus are largely equivalent, so this is really about touchscreen vs keypad only). However, I haven't put either unit to truly extensive use yet. The 62 doesn't feel more bulky to me than the Oregon...I actually like holding the 62 better.

 

Note that the preference for a touchscreen or for a device with a keypad is highly subjective. I'm not "more right" than the previous poster...just wanted to offer another opinion.

 

Cheers,

Oliver

[+Spraginator]

 

personally i prefer the Oregon 450 or 550 if you want camera too, the touchscreen makes all the difference to me, not to mention that is less bulky

 

Hi,

 

I bought an Oregon 450 a little more than a year ago thinking I'd enjoy the touchscreen. While I love the touchscreens on my iThings, the Oregon touchscreen just doesn't do it for me. I recently bought a 62s and find its handling much more intuitive (menus are largely equivalent, so this is really about touchscreen vs keypad only). However, I haven't put either unit to truly extensive use yet. The 62 doesn't feel more bulky to me than the Oregon...I actually like holding the 62 better.

 

Note that the preference for a touchscreen or for a device with a keypad is highly subjective. I'm not "more right" than the previous poster...just wanted to offer another opinion.

 

Cheers,

Oliver

 

I agree with Oliver. I used to have an Oregon and hated the touch screen. Not quite responsive enough for me. I really like the button arrangement of the 62s and 60CSx units. But it is all personal opinion. Hold both and see what you like!

[+Chrysalides]

Oregon : touch screen is more intuitive to use, higher resolution screen (more than twice the pixel) = nicer looking maps

 

GPSMap : brighter screen = easier to see, buttons easier to use with gloves

 

The 62 series does not allow you to play Wherigo, IIRC. Neither does any new Garmin models, for some reason.

 

I prefer to get it without the topo maps, as many excellent maps are available. But some people prefer the convenience of having the maps on the unit. It's up to you (and your budget).