Guest mcb Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 The original thread was getting really long and had many varying conversations intermingled in it. So I thought I would try to start a new thread. When you reply keep it very simple and to the point. See my next post. After a few days I will tally up the totals. If you posted to the previous thread please post again and if you haven't please feel free to post yours here. Just post the make and model of all the GPS units you are presently using. Thanks mcb [This message has been edited by mcb (edited 11 May 2001).] Link to comment
Guest bob_renner Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Previously: Garmin 38 Now: Garmin eTrex Legend Link to comment
Guest geoark1 Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Etrex (yellow) Etrex (Summitt) Link to comment
Guest n6mhg Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Garmin eMap. Walmart, $169.change. No accessories, yet, but soon. I'm happy in spite of the note below. Note: I had to return my first eMap after a week because it kept locking up completely. Couldn't even turn it off. Had to remove a battery to shut down. Locked up 4 times, 3 of which were when it was just sitting there receiving. Link to comment
Guest Manuel Casillas Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 garmin 12map used it offten backpacking worked fine. Only one cache found so far but it worked fine. Link to comment
Guest GuyMcBeerdrinker Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 I have a Garmin Legend. I'm extremelly happy with it. Link to comment
Guest tak1 Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Magellan 315 LK MB, Canada "Magellan for all..." Link to comment
Guest robamy Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 I am happy to say that I am now using the Garmin eTrex Vista! I am also using the Garmin GPS III. Today my wife surprised me with the Vista as a four-year anniversary gift! What a great present. I had no idea she was going to give me this! Link to comment
Guest BobII Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Very happy with my eTrex Vista. EXCELLENT!!!! Link to comment
Guest Silver Posted May 10, 2001 Share Posted May 10, 2001 Garmin GPS12 Oldie, but a goodie 4 AA's last a long time Link to comment
Guest Rich in NEPA Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Garmin 12XL often used with a powered remote antenna. ~~Rich in NEPA~~ Link to comment
Guest tnunnery Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 eTrex Vista. A slick little gizmo! Link to comment
Guest devildog Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Garmin GPSMap 76 Just started. Link to comment
Guest No where man Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Magellan GPS 315 Fred Link to comment
Guest No where man Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Magellan GPS 315 Fred Link to comment
Guest Moun10Bike Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Previously: Garmin GPS 38 Garmin 12XL Garmin GPS III Currently: Garmin GPS III+ Garmin eTrex Vista Garmin GPSMAP 76 Yes, I am an addict! [This message has been edited by Moun10Bike (edited 12 May 2001).] Link to comment
Guest Moun10Bike Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Previously: Garmin GPS 38 Garmin 12XL Garmin GPS III Currently: Garmin GPS III+ Garmin eTrex Vista Garmin GPSMAP 76 Yes, I am an addict! [This message has been edited by Moun10Bike (edited 12 May 2001).] Link to comment
Guest gstrong1 Posted May 11, 2001 Share Posted May 11, 2001 Garmin GPS III Plus Garmin eTrex Vista Garmin MAP76 All 3 great units! ------------------ Gary "Gimpy" Strong Rochester,NY [This message has been edited by gstrong1 (edited 15 June 2001).] Link to comment
Guest Rich in NEPA Posted May 12, 2001 Share Posted May 12, 2001 Question for Moun10Bike: for comparison's sake, what opinions have you formed so far regarding the performance and accuracy of the various Garmin units you've owned/used? I've been considering upgrading from my 12XL, but I seem to have gotten the impression that the E-Trex series doesn't have the signal reception performance in tree cover as the older 12-series or the III+. What about the GPSMAP 76? How is it for reception? Are you in an area where you can receive the WAAS corrections? If you could have only one of these (or any other) units, which would you choose and why? Anyone else have comments? TIA. ~~Rich~~ Link to comment
Guest D.Davey Posted May 12, 2001 Share Posted May 12, 2001 Magellan 315 (Great little unit) Link to comment
Guest Moun10Bike Posted May 12, 2001 Share Posted May 12, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Rich in NEPA:Question for Moun10Bike: for comparison's sake, what opinions have you formed so far regarding the performance and accuracy of the various Garmin units you've owned/used? I've been considering upgrading from my 12XL, but I seem to have gotten the impression that the E-Trex series doesn't have the signal reception performance in tree cover as the older 12-series or the III+. I have not run any scientific tests yet, but I have to say that I am not getting the same reception with the Vista that I have with my older 12-channel units. I have not had enough time with the unit yet to be 100% sure about this, though. I have not had and problems finding caches so far, but I have noticed more "wandering" of location when under heavy cover than I did with my III+. I definitely have a harder time maintaining lock with the Vista mounted in the car, but I think that this is because the orientation required for me to see the screen from the driver's seat prevents the patch antenna from getting the best view of the sky. I've also wondered if my problems in the woods are due to me not holding the unit correctly (with the patch facing up) as much as needed. Next week I'll be doing some biking in the forests, so I will be better able to report on the performance of the Vista then. quote: What about the GPSMAP 76? How is it for reception? I probably should have listed the GPSMAP 76 under "coming" rather than "currently!" I still haven't yet received it. Once I do, I'll post my observations on its performance. quote:Are you in an area where you can receive the WAAS corrections? Yes (Seattle), although the satellites are very low in the sky here. I need a pretty clear view of the horizon to get them, so I don't expect to be able to take full advantage of this feature for a while in most of my GPS uses (mountain biking, geocaching, hiking, dual-sport motorcycling). quote:If you could have only one of these (or any other) units, which would you choose and why? Not counting the GPSMAP yet, I'd have to say the Vista. I love the memory capacity, the size, the screen clarity, and the altimeter and compass functions. If I determine that it really does have worse reception than the other units, though, I will have to change my opinion. Link to comment
Guest Moun10Bike Posted May 12, 2001 Share Posted May 12, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Rich in NEPA:Question for Moun10Bike: for comparison's sake, what opinions have you formed so far regarding the performance and accuracy of the various Garmin units you've owned/used? I've been considering upgrading from my 12XL, but I seem to have gotten the impression that the E-Trex series doesn't have the signal reception performance in tree cover as the older 12-series or the III+. I have not run any scientific tests yet, but I have to say that I am not getting the same reception with the Vista that I have with my older 12-channel units. I have not had enough time with the unit yet to be 100% sure about this, though. I have not had and problems finding caches so far, but I have noticed more "wandering" of location when under heavy cover than I did with my III+. I definitely have a harder time maintaining lock with the Vista mounted in the car, but I think that this is because the orientation required for me to see the screen from the driver's seat prevents the patch antenna from getting the best view of the sky. I've also wondered if my problems in the woods are due to me not holding the unit correctly (with the patch facing up) as much as needed. Next week I'll be doing some biking in the forests, so I will be better able to report on the performance of the Vista then. quote: What about the GPSMAP 76? How is it for reception? I probably should have listed the GPSMAP 76 under "coming" rather than "currently!" I still haven't yet received it. Once I do, I'll post my observations on its performance. quote:Are you in an area where you can receive the WAAS corrections? Yes (Seattle), although the satellites are very low in the sky here. I need a pretty clear view of the horizon to get them, so I don't expect to be able to take full advantage of this feature for a while in most of my GPS uses (mountain biking, geocaching, hiking, dual-sport motorcycling). quote:If you could have only one of these (or any other) units, which would you choose and why? Not counting the GPSMAP yet, I'd have to say the Vista. I love the memory capacity, the size, the screen clarity, and the altimeter and compass functions. If I determine that it really does have worse reception than the other units, though, I will have to change my opinion. Link to comment
Guest daver Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 Garmin III+ Posted this in the other thread also. (oops) Basically, like this unit as it works great, and functions well in the field as well as in my car as a road navigator. Good choice if you will buy only one. Link to comment
Guest lokicat Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 Im using an ancient Magellan 2000 Link to comment
Guest charlesml Posted May 13, 2001 Share Posted May 13, 2001 another ancient Magellan 2000XL here Link to comment
Guest Anton Posted May 14, 2001 Share Posted May 14, 2001 Garmin 12MAP It's a Garmin III+ in a 12-series case. Anton ------------------ Anton Ninno - N2RUD Syracuse, NY 13210 Link to comment
Guest chipper Posted May 14, 2001 Share Posted May 14, 2001 I have a Magellan 315 and a Garmin 12. Both work fine but the Garmin seems to be a tab bit more accurate. Link to comment
Guest Chazhenry Posted May 15, 2001 Share Posted May 15, 2001 etrex Vista. I love it so far. Link to comment
Guest dusty Posted May 15, 2001 Share Posted May 15, 2001 quote:Originally posted by lokicat:Im using an ancient Magellan 2000 I just gave my Magellan trailblazer to a youngster. I've purchased a Lowrance Globalmap 100, which I really like. Am I the only one that has one ? Brian Link to comment
Guest OpNav Posted May 16, 2001 Share Posted May 16, 2001 Lowrance Globalmap 100 ~ excellent Eagle AccuNav sport ~ big, bulky, battery pig outdated. Link to comment
Guest cache_only Posted May 17, 2001 Share Posted May 17, 2001 Current: Garmin GPS 12 (I need the MGRS capability) Previous: Magellan Pioneer Link to comment
Guest bradrobb Posted May 18, 2001 Share Posted May 18, 2001 Lowrance Globalmap 100 I like it. Link to comment
Guest EraSeek Posted May 18, 2001 Share Posted May 18, 2001 Old: Garmin 45XL New: Garmin 12 Just fine for me. Good reception, not into Emaps yet, just old fashion paper ones. I own a compass and alt. Link to comment
Guest jrhayden Posted May 29, 2001 Share Posted May 29, 2001 Garmin eTrex Summit. The compass is great for Geocache hunting. I also love the altitude features, and the rugged design, including a tough glass front. Link to comment
Guest Da Big Guy Posted May 29, 2001 Share Posted May 29, 2001 Garmin GPS76 - $216.00 from Boat/US. I use mine for site surveys at golf courses and for marking diving locations. I ride a Suzuki 1400, and have pretty much replaced my speedo using this unit... I found that the speedo is off by 4mph (high) at 65, and off by 9 at 95. I made a holder from 4" nylon webbing and can attach it to the handlebars, or can strap it to my forearm. I also like the tracking portion of the '76... I use GPS Utility 4.02.1 - http://www.gpsu.co.uk/ to download and upload points, routes and tracks to the GPS 76...the track feature is really nice, gives you a map of your travel and you can sync a bitmap overlay on your track. Nice shareware!! Link to comment
Guest Iron Chef Posted May 29, 2001 Share Posted May 29, 2001 Garmin eTrex Venture here. nice little sub-$200 unit and tough as a rock Link to comment
Guest mcb Posted May 29, 2001 Share Posted May 29, 2001 Alrighty here is the tally to date. Magellan 315: 8 Garmin Vista: 6 Garmin III+: 5 Garmin 12: 4 Garmin eTrex Summit: 3 Lawrance Globalmap 100:3 Garmin GPSMAP 76: 2 Garmin eTrex: 2 Garmin eTrex Legend: 2 Gamrin eTrex Venture: 2 Garmin 12MAP: 2 Magellan 330: 2 Garmin GPS 76: 1 Garmin eMap: 1 Garmin 12XL: 1 Magellan 320: 1 Magellan 2000: 1 Magellan 2000XL: 1 Eagle Accunavsport: 1 Garmin: 31 Magellan: 13 Eagle: 1 Lawrence: 1 mcb Link to comment
Guest floatch Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 Magellan 315 ------------------ Magellan was the MAN! Link to comment
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