+u1bd2005 Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Hi, looking for a cheap entry-level GPS for a beginner (hate my phone for gps, its just so slow and useless), where can I get a gps (in the uk) and how much would I be looking to pay for a entry-level gps which is relatively ok for geocaching. Not expecting anything great as I want to spend as little as possible atm due to being unemployed and being new to geocaching (when I get a job will upgrade). What are your recommendations for something cheap and easy to use? many thanks u1bd2005 Quote
+SeekerOfTheWay Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Handheld-GPS-Navigator/dp/B000PDV0CE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311607687&sr=8-4 Quote
+u1bd2005 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Posted July 25, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Handheld-GPS-Navigator/dp/B000PDV0CE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311607687&sr=8-4 Thanks, looks about the price range I was thinking too, just searched on ebay and can get it for around £40, so as soon as I get some money I maybe getting one. Quote
+CacheFreakTim Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Also check out the Geomate Jr. If doesn't have as many GPS functions as the etrex H but is only $50 and comes preloaded with 250,000 Geocaches. I find it to be more user friendly than the etrex h and only costs $50. Quote
+eusty Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 The etrex H is a great little GPSr, but it's just that...it doesn't have any cache details on it apart from the co-ordinates. You could use your phone for reading the cache details and then use the etrex to find them. One things though is to get the most of it you need a cable (£15), and unless you want to download co-ordinates one at a time premium membership. Ebay is your best bet, but search about, I got my step-son one for £20 Quote
+u1bd2005 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 The etrex H is a great little GPSr, but it's just that...it doesn't have any cache details on it apart from the co-ordinates. You could use your phone for reading the cache details and then use the etrex to find them. One things though is to get the most of it you need a cable (£15), and unless you want to download co-ordinates one at a time premium membership. Ebay is your best bet, but search about, I got my step-son one for £20 Yeh I will be getting premium membership shortly I think. Quote
saiyandide Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 What kind of phone do you have? I have issues with my phone but I feel they are related to the fact its a low end android and if I get a better phone most my problems will be solved. Quote
+u1bd2005 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 my phone is very low end, at the moment i'm using google maps for geocaching as it's a cheap £15 phone incapable of running anything decent. Quote
+UKDAN Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Just a thought but if you wanted to go for paperless caching on the cheap without changing you phone, you could try a used iPod touch with the GC app and the Garmin Etrex. Only downside you wouldn't be able to do a search unless you're near a wifi hotspot, but it worked for me when I went on holiday to the USA earlier this year. Quote
+SeekerOfTheWay Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 I have a VZW HTC Thunderbolt. It's been extremely accurate when using it to cache. I use it to log and upload pictures, and to read logs. I much prefer using a handheld GPS. Much more durable and long lasting. Quote
+Uniacke Raiders Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 It might be a tad more then you want to pay but I'd look for a Garmin GPSMap 60Csx. They have been replaced by the 62 so the price has dropped considerably and they are still readily available. Quote
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