Different GPS models

[Team Cheddar]

I see the Magellan 2000, 4000, 300, 310, 315, 320, 330. I see the Garmin 12, 40, II, III, IIIplus. Many are at a good price. Are any of these units any good for geocaching?

[peter]

Of those you listed, I wouldn't have any qualms about the 310, 315, 320, 330, 12, III, III+ although newer units from both companies have more bells and whistles. The other listed models are older technology and would have some significant drawbacks, especially if used in difficult conditions.

[lomd]

AFAIK, the Magellan 310 does not

have support for a computer cable.

That is a major drawback.

[+Renegade Knight]

All will work for geoaching. Rule out any that don't have a computer cable.

 

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[+GOT GPS?]

I Venture to guess that you are looking for a good small and cheap unit. As the 2nd word indicates, that is a good starter unit with a cable.

 

Those are all older GPS units, are you looking for only used ones???

 

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[Rabbit and Turtle]

The 310 does support a computer cable, but you must order it seperately from the unit. However, the 310 does only report degrees to two decimal places instead of the more accurate three, which I have found to be it's greatest drawback.

[dave and jaime]

the 310 supports the pc cable for nmea only. the link to the magellan 310 faq is http://www.magellangps.com/en/support/products/faqs/faq_gps310.asp. it does not allow you to upload/download waypoints which, in my opinion, would be a bigger drawback than the third decimal in degree readings.

 

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[+TEAM 360]

I can personally vouch for the 315 as an excellent choice for a GPS. I have had the Etrex, the 315, and now the Meridian Platinum. The 315 is a solidly built unit, and has gotten me so close with the coordinates that I literally stumbled over a cache on more than one occasion. It's a very easy to use GPS and you will not be disappointed with the features, including a built-in database of more than 15,000 worldwide cities.

[lost&confused]

The Magellan 310 will only talk to a mapping program I.e. microsoft streets and trips. The 310 and the 315 do not have WAAS. The map 330, Sportrak and Meridian series have WASS and you can upload maps.

[greatwhite6]

I used the Magellan 4000 for years and loved it. But it is old technology compared to whats out there now. I sold it and got a Meridian for $99. I love it..

 

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