+funpilot Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 As the title suggests, I think it is tough to get one unit that can do both auto navigation and geocaching very well.... So, I would prefer to focus on only this sport. Also, I am one that always needs the "best toy" (still a kid at heart). As such I keep finding myself drawn to the new meridian color.... Will I kick myself for not getting a Garmin? Quote
+Searching_ut Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I would think the G-V comes pretty close to doing it all. After having done a little over a hundred caches using a sportrak map, and etrex legend side by side, my preference is for the legend. In the areas I've been going it's a little more consistant and predictable. If you're interested in color, have you looked at the sportrak color? From what I see on the spec pages it has about twice the resolution of the Meridian color. I haven't been able to play with either unit however, so I can't say how they actually look Quote
+Lil Devil Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I use the Garmin GPS V for geocaching and street navigation. It's great to have it tell you what streets to use to get to the area, then switch to off-road mode to get to the cache itself. Just get a couple sets of rechargable batteries and a good charger. Lil Devil Quote
Team Sidewinder Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 My vote is for the Garmin 76S and while it has all the bells and whistles it doesn't have auto routing which I don't need for geocaching anyway. It will still make you the gadget man on the block trying work all the bells and whistles. I love mine and really don't use all the features to find caches but it is nice to have them. You would need to buy Mapsource software if you wanted something other than the base maps of the USA that come standard with the 76S. sidewinder LOST AND FOUND DEPT. Quote
+jollybgood Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I'd have to say the GPSV handsdown. It is a little pricey but if you're hooked on caching and plan on doing this long term it's the only way to go. I've had mine for 18 months or so and I still get a thrill when I fire it up and tell it to route me to the nearest cache. Jolly R. Blackburn http://kenzerco.com "Never declare war on a man who buys his ink by the gallon." Quote
+wickedsprint Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I have a GPSV and a Etrex Vista, I prefer the Vista for not having to walk to orient the heading, meaning I am spoiled by the internal compass. Quote
+NimravusHSSR Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 If you know someone that works at Sport Chalet, they get 25% off. + the rebate will make the Garmin GPS V $299. The Vista is $175 after rebate, so for $475 you can have both. The perfect combo! Quote
+funpilot Posted June 13, 2003 Author Posted June 13, 2003 Well, after careful consideration, I ordered the Garmin Street Pilot. Once I get it, you can welcome me to your club. And to support you all, I also became a premium member!! Quote
+Stunod Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 Can you cache with a SPIII? I thought I read somewhere that it doesn't have a compass screen, only on-street navigation. Someone who has one will surely comfirm this or correct me. "Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand." Quote
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