seige02 Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 In your mind, which GPS is the best from the list below? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
mcb Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 So are you trying to start a fight or figure out which GPS to buy for your first one? Good luck mcb GPS-Yote Quote Link to comment
mcb Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 So are you trying to start a fight or figure out which GPS to buy for your first one? Good luck mcb GPS-Yote Quote Link to comment
+Hawk-eye Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 That's kind of a tough question ... I have a Vista ... which I like for certain things because of size and memory ... but the Map76 is a great GPS ... I'm going to get one of the Map76S's when they come out ... well probably after that second production release ... so it's going to be a little misleading if you're trying to figure out which one you want to get. Not to mention the Garmin vs Maggie thing ... do a search ... there have been quite a few strings on advantages/disadvantages of nearly every GPS out there at one time or the other ... might give you some direction on which way would be right for you. Just remember ... downloadable maps ... can't be used in a Maggie if it's a Garmin product ... and vice versa. So, it gets to be a bigger investment if you want one of each brand ... that's why most people go one way or the other. That's only for downloading maps ... waypoints, tracks, routes and the like can be handled by a whole bunch of different software. Anyway ... hope some of that helps you with what you're doing. Quote Link to comment
+Hawk-eye Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 That's kind of a tough question ... I have a Vista ... which I like for certain things because of size and memory ... but the Map76 is a great GPS ... I'm going to get one of the Map76S's when they come out ... well probably after that second production release ... so it's going to be a little misleading if you're trying to figure out which one you want to get. Not to mention the Garmin vs Maggie thing ... do a search ... there have been quite a few strings on advantages/disadvantages of nearly every GPS out there at one time or the other ... might give you some direction on which way would be right for you. Just remember ... downloadable maps ... can't be used in a Maggie if it's a Garmin product ... and vice versa. So, it gets to be a bigger investment if you want one of each brand ... that's why most people go one way or the other. That's only for downloading maps ... waypoints, tracks, routes and the like can be handled by a whole bunch of different software. Anyway ... hope some of that helps you with what you're doing. Quote Link to comment
m2fun Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Mix of new and 'old' units on the list. Comes down to maps, memory, battery time, durability, and functions - all from your intended use. If you want a unit for hiking you can make it for $100 Etrex, add basemap $200, add loadable map $300. The purpose is the first question. The Garmin line is very good, the first run can have tech build issues and software updates required. They support their products warranty pretty well. I have not used a magellan in years to no info. Quote Link to comment
Max Wedge Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 I vote for the Globalmap100 (if I could.) Why? Because I've seen the way snoilog goes around in circles with his Garmin! _ __ ____________________________________________________________ __ _ On my first day of school, my parents dropped me off at the wrong nursery -- there I was, surrounded by trees and shrubs..... Quote Link to comment
Max Wedge Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 I vote for the Globalmap100 (if I could.) Why? Because I've seen the way snoilog goes around in circles with his Garmin! _ __ ____________________________________________________________ __ _ On my first day of school, my parents dropped me off at the wrong nursery -- there I was, surrounded by trees and shrubs..... Quote Link to comment
snoilog Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Nice list. Like Max Wedge said "Where's the Garmin GPS12 button" oh wait thats me! [This message was edited by snoilog on March 24, 2002 at 06:36 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+jollybgood Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 There's no GPSV on the list!!! I can't vote! Jolly R. Blackburn http://img.Groundspeak.com/user/26453_300.jpg Quote Link to comment
+infosponge Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 The best GPS is the one you own that gets you off of your a** and out looking for caches. Quote Link to comment
+infosponge Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 The best GPS is the one you own that gets you off of your a** and out looking for caches. Quote Link to comment
Best_Buddies Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 Before we answer the question, we have to know "Best for what purpose??" I like my Magellan Meridian as an all-around good performer. If I were in a car all of the time, the Garmin V would be a good choice. If I were backpacking the appalacian trail, I would rather have an eTrex Vista. It al depends on what you need. Quote Link to comment
+nscaler Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 It does'nt matter which is better to any one else. Just answer the question... If the answer is no... Fix it! nscaler "Anyone not here, raise your hand!" Quote Link to comment
The Flying Dutchman Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Max Wedge: I vote for the Globalmap100 (if I could.) Why? Because I've seen the way snoilog goes around in circles with his Garmin! _ __ ____________________________________________________________ __ _ On my first day of school, my parents dropped me off at the wrong nursery -- there I was, surrounded by trees and shrubs..... I've never understood this 'drunken bee dance' everyone talks about in finding a cache. My Gm100 shows me graphically where the cache is in relation to me. Do you use waypoints and a zommed down map, or move the cursor to the coordinates and view a .1 or .2 map when you are close. I find for really close-in that waypoint names/numbers need to be turned off. My Gm100 walks me right to the direct vicinity of the cache Quote Link to comment
The Flying Dutchman Posted March 26, 2002 Share Posted March 26, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Max Wedge: I vote for the Globalmap100 (if I could.) Why? Because I've seen the way snoilog goes around in circles with his Garmin! _ __ ____________________________________________________________ __ _ On my first day of school, my parents dropped me off at the wrong nursery -- there I was, surrounded by trees and shrubs..... I've never understood this 'drunken bee dance' everyone talks about in finding a cache. My Gm100 shows me graphically where the cache is in relation to me. Do you use waypoints and a zommed down map, or move the cursor to the coordinates and view a .1 or .2 map when you are close. I find for really close-in that waypoint names/numbers need to be turned off. My Gm100 walks me right to the direct vicinity of the cache Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 quote:Originally posted by pvale: quote:Originally posted by Max Wedge: I vote for the Globalmap100 (if I could.) Why? Because I've seen the way snoilog goes around in circles with his Garmin! _ __ ____________________________________________________________ __ _ On my first day of school, my parents dropped me off at the wrong nursery -- there I was, surrounded by trees and shrubs..... I've never understood this 'drunken bee dance' everyone talks about in finding a cache. My Gm100 shows me graphically where the cache is in relation to me. Do you use waypoints and a zommed down map, or move the cursor to the coordinates and view a .1 or .2 map when you are close. I find for really close-in that waypoint names/numbers need to be turned off. My Gm100 walks me right to the direct vicinity of the cache I've started calling it the hula. But its the same thing. Once you are close you are too slow for the GPS to keep you on track. So you have to wave your GPS around taking readings to watch the distance get closer or farther. Then you take a step and do it again. For me the dance starts at about 14' usually. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 27, 2002 Share Posted March 27, 2002 quote:Originally posted by pvale: quote:Originally posted by Max Wedge: I vote for the Globalmap100 (if I could.) Why? Because I've seen the way snoilog goes around in circles with his Garmin! _ __ ____________________________________________________________ __ _ On my first day of school, my parents dropped me off at the wrong nursery -- there I was, surrounded by trees and shrubs..... I've never understood this 'drunken bee dance' everyone talks about in finding a cache. My Gm100 shows me graphically where the cache is in relation to me. Do you use waypoints and a zommed down map, or move the cursor to the coordinates and view a .1 or .2 map when you are close. I find for really close-in that waypoint names/numbers need to be turned off. My Gm100 walks me right to the direct vicinity of the cache I've started calling it the hula. But its the same thing. Once you are close you are too slow for the GPS to keep you on track. So you have to wave your GPS around taking readings to watch the distance get closer or farther. Then you take a step and do it again. For me the dance starts at about 14' usually. Quote Link to comment
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