+PATHer Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I have been using a Magellan Tracker for geocaching; however, on one of my last trips, on a nasty slide down a gravel hillside, my GPS unit took the brunt and the face is really scratched. Magellan said it would be $90 to replace the unit or I could trade it in on a new unit. Here are the trade-in prices they sent me for my Tracker: GPS310 $72.25 GPS 315 $108.80 GPS 320 $115.60 Map330 $170.00 Map330M $183.60 Meridian Gold $191.25 Meridian Marine $199.75 Visor Companion $96.05 Palm M500 Companion $131.75 SporTrak $115.18 SporTrak Map $135.10 SporTrak Pro $182.75 I am looking at the Map330, Meridian Gold or the SporTrak Map & Pro models. My question is what unit would you recommend assuming I will use it primarily for Geocaching and would like to be able to upload Delorme TopoUSA maps to the unit for use in the field? Thanks in advance for your input. Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 BTW you can not upload delorme maps to any GPSr. All GPSr map software is proprietary. You can only use the map software for that device to upload maps. You can use after market software to manage waypoints and tracks. Preparation, the first law to survival. Mokita! Quote Link to comment
+Zahrim Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 My friend has the 330, and that is what I used for the last 2 month. It works great and I like it a lot. The unit I just bought though is the Meridian Gold. I wanted to be able to upload more maps than what you can with the 330, and the screen is just a bit wider. I was also looking at the SporTrak Pro, it is a bit smaller, lighter, and lower in price. As I use it 'most' in my truck, and then just a bit of hiking around to a cache, the extra size and weight is no big deal to me, and I can do without eating out for a few weeks to make up for the extra cost. LOL... If you do a lot of boating, I'd go with the Marine. I guess what it all comes down to is like they say about buying a computer, ''Get as much hardware as you possible can afford.'' You will end up paying less the long run do to having to upgrade as soon. So, in that vain, go with either the 330, SporTrak Pro, Meridian Gold, Meridian Marine, or even the Meridian Platinum if you have the extra money. Zahrim.... "There's no need to be afraid of strange noises in the night. Anything that intends you harm will stalk you silently." Quote Link to comment
MACpa Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 I wonder why they don't have the platinum on the list? Quote Link to comment
Cracker. Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Go for the Meridians...... You can buy new or good used 300 series on ebay for less than the credit they want to give you for yours....... But the Meridians seems to go for about $80 more than the tradein you list for them..... Seems like that would be your best deal... Art www.yankeetoys.org www.BudBuilt.com http://www.ttora-ne.mainpage.net/ Quote Link to comment
Cracker. Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Go for the Meridians...... You can buy new or good used 300 series on ebay for less than the credit they want to give you for yours....... But the Meridians seems to go for about $80 more than the tradein you list for them..... Seems like that would be your best deal... Art www.yankeetoys.org www.BudBuilt.com http://www.ttora-ne.mainpage.net/ Quote Link to comment
vagabond Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 I've had mine since early april, and love it. Go with the Map send topo map you won't regret it All who look are not lost Quote Link to comment
vagabond Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 I've had mine since early april, and love it. Go with the Map send topo map you won't regret it All who look are not lost Quote Link to comment
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