+CairoCarol Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 The travel magazine I write for here in Egypt is potentially interested in an article on geocaching, but the problem is that it seems you cannot buy a GPS in Egypt. Does anyone have any ideas where to get one that isn't TOO far away (the magazine's target market is mid to upper class Egyptians, so they can afford some travel). Maybe in Dubai, especially at one of their big fairs? (I'm going to write to manufacturers, too.) Thanks if anyone has any ideas. Quote Link to comment
+GeckoGeek Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Since the U.S. Military created the GPS system, it might only be licensed for U.S. companies to make receivers for them. I did notice in my trips to Japan that I only saw U.S. manufactures – and the price was double the U.S. street price! That said, you might visit the Garmin and Magellan web sites and see what they have to offer for your area. Quote Link to comment
+CairoCarol Posted September 14, 2003 Author Share Posted September 14, 2003 Thanks for the quick response from GeckoGeek! Actually, I now feel a little stupid for rushing in with that question before checking manufacturer's web sites - after I posted the note, with no trouble at all I found a Magellan dealer in Alexandria and a Garmin dealer in Cairo. Whether or not they actually sell hand-held units is another matter, but I will have one of my Arabic-speaking friends call them up. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment
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