kiwitonita Posted July 7, 2002 Share Posted July 7, 2002 Affordable handheld GPS for geocachers, trampers, kayakers, sailors, farmers, fishermen, hunters, 4WD’ers, – anyone who needs a basic, hard-working navigation aid. Ideal for the half of the population that doesn’t know how to ask for ask for directions! And very handy for everyone else too, on or off the beaten track. A very cool gift – put one away for Christmas! Don’t need to know the temperature in New Delhi? Then this is for you. This model is apparently used by Search & Rescue as it hangs on to the signal in difficult conditions, is simple to use and very tough. These things don’t date – a second hand one can be identical in appearance and function to a brand new unit. Why pay $200+ for packaging? 500 waypoints, 1024 track log points and nine proximity waypoints to mark and steer clear of dangerous areas. The TracBack function is a feature that turns your track log into an instant breadcrumb trail and allows you to reverse your route in order to quickly navigate back home. Data upload/download with optional PC cord (Non-Garmin copy $35, not home made) 20 routes with 30 legs each, reversible & editable. Up to 24 hours battery life on 4 AA alkaline batteries, supplied. 12 to 8-volt power cord optional (Non-Garmin copy $35, not home made. Genuine Garmin $40, see separate listing) Lithium back-up for memory. Backlit display can be left on for night boat navigation etc. Updated to latest software version 4.58 with power save mode & area calculation Pocket-size & light (only 270 gm with 4 batteries). Waterproof to 1m for 30 mins. Many map grids including NZ and Geodetic Datum 1949. Displays speed to 1 decimal point up to 100km/hr then whole numbers. Checked against a calibrated Police speedo as accurate to within 0.1km/hr. A US import, in as new condition. Comes with a quality double-sided printed and bound manual downloaded from the Garmin web site. Better than the original manual as it is slightly larger at A5 size with lay-flat spiral binding. Much easier to read and includes the updated instructions for the area calculation feature. Check manufacturers web site for specifications: http://www.garmin.com/products/gps12 Price new at Dick Smith's $540. My price is NZ$310, which includes Courier Post delivery in NZ. NZ Payment by Internet transfer or cash Teller deposit. Overseas via PayPal or International bank cheque. Phone Tony Savage at 03-249-7867 evenings or e-mail mailto:savages@ihug.co.nz Friendly, courteous communication assured, as is prompt delivery. Quote Link to comment
+Aussiegoldminer Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 Like the style, but i got a vista already. Im sure you will sell easily, but i'd want steak knives too! Maybe something to consider? Quote Link to comment
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