RunnerTG Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I have just discovered the new sport of geocaching. I would like to purchase a GPS that will meet my needs now and in the future. my first thought is to just buy a basic model but when I've done that with other sporting toys I usually end up having to buy something better once I've gotten some experience. I'd like to bypass that 1st step. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Get a good mapping GPS. If money is no object, the Garmin GPS V is a great choice. It has mapping and auto routing (You key in a destination and it tells you where to turn). You can find it for around $400. It's widely considered to be one of the top consumer grade handhelds around. Other good choices are the Garmin Map 76S, and if you prefer something more compact, the Garmin eTrex Vista (for around $300), or the eTrex Legend which (was $169 at Amazon.com last I looked). The Legend is just a stripped down version of the Vista with less memory and a missing a few other bells and whistles. Its a great value. Check their website. On the Magellan side, the Meridian Platnum is considered to be one of their top units and the Sportrak Pro is a pretty good value. "Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day" - Dave Barry [This message was edited by BrianSnat on August 21, 2003 at 10:10 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by RunnerTG:I have just discovered the new sport of geocaching. I would like to purchase a GPS that will meet my needs now and in the future. Any recommendations? You don’t need to purchase an entire Global Positioning System. The US government has launched a system that appears to be working well. You may find it to be cost prohibitive as well. If you want to find geocaches, a simple GPS receiver will fit your need and save you a few bucks too. OK, that’s a joke. What Briansnat said. http://fp1.centurytel.net/Criminal_Page/ Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 When I was in the same position as you I researched evertying I could and it didn't do much good since I didn't even know the right questions. BrianSnat gave good advice. I ended up getting the GPS V since it has routing and while the other GPS's on Brians list are all good I've never regreted the decision. Quote Link to comment
Artisticbean Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I am in a similar position. I promised my 16 year old if he got a B in English. I would get him ones with a two way radio. He got an A. Any recommendation. Money is an object. Would like the best deal for the less dollars. Thank you for your help Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 The only ones with a two way radio I know of are the Garmin Rinos. The 110 and 120. They are most useful if you get them in pairs (a bit expensive though), because you can take advantage of their position reporting feature. It will show you on the screen, exactly where the person you are taking to is in relation to you. This is great for skiing, hunting, walking around Disnyworld, or any activity where you may split up. But they also work well as stand-alone GPS units. Here's a link: http://www.garmin.com/products/rino120/ "You can't make a man by standig a sheep on his hind legs. But by standing a flock of sheep in that position, you can make a crowd of men" - Max Beerbohm Quote Link to comment
cool_and_the_gang Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I've seen the Rino's on sale on various internet sites at really deep discounts. Try the "flying J" E store. I'd post the link but I can't fugure out how at the moment. Look into the past threads about this issue, too. "Now may every living thing, young or old, weak or strong, living near or far, known or unknown, living or departed or yet unborn, may every living thing know happiness!" Quote Link to comment
RunnerTG Posted August 28, 2003 Author Share Posted August 28, 2003 Thanks for your help. I've decided to wait a bit and take a class from EMS before I purchase. They promise to have a number of GPS receivers available to try.....and yes I know I don't need a whole GPS system......HAHA Quote Link to comment
Overland1 Posted August 29, 2003 Share Posted August 29, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Artisticbean:I am in a similar position. I promised my 16 year old if he got a B in English. I would get him ones with a two way radio. He got an A......... When I read this, I thought it would end with, "so he didn't get a GPS." Seriously, I have the Vista, and like it. Not really expensive (compared with the Street Pilot III) and it does everything I need it to do. Someday, a SP2610 may be part of my setup...... The units with a FRS radio are neat as well, but you will want to carry several extra batteries with you for those as they have a relatively high current draw when transmitting. I Roger your vector, Victor...... Over. [This message was edited by Overland1 on August 29, 2003 at 03:58 AM.] Quote Link to comment
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