Hello All

[Team DuhNPookinz]

Hello, We are DuhNPookinz and are brand new to the sport of geocaching. We are eager to get started and wanted to obtain feedback about a GPS unit. Specifically, we are interested in puchasing the Garmin etrex Vista. Does anyone have this unit? Feedback ?

 

Thanks

 

DuhNPookinz

[+Og's outfit]

I don't have that unit nor do I have any knowledge of it. But I am interested why you chose to ask about that one?

I use a Magellan SportTrak Pro, but only because it was the best deal for me at the time. There are many treads discussing (arguing) the finer points of each unit.

 

I say: "Just buy one, and go caching" doesn't matter, you'll have fun!

 

Prophetically Challenged

[+GEO*Trailblazer 1]

I have A yellow RINO,it is the greatest thing yet to me and worth the price.I also have a yellow E-trx and it is just about as good. I use to work at the E.P.N.G. Gila Compressor Station a way long ago.Do you happen to know Mr.Chancelor,or Pat ,From the Desert Rose,uhhhhhmaybe i otta stop ere..There is Gold out there in that hottest Place I ever been,I worked on the Pipe line there on the hottest summer on record. 15 days of 120+, found some in one of the old mines South you there.My recall button is not working as good as it use to and I will look up some of them old names out there.

 

THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL IN THE FOREST DOES NOT EVEN LIVE THERE*********WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS*GEOTRYAGAIN **1803-2003 "LOUSIANA PURCHASE" 200TH ANNIVERSARY AND THE "LEWIS AND CLARK EXPADITION" http://www.lapurchase.org http://www.msnusers.com/MissouriTrails

[Team DuhNPookinz]

I asked about the etrex because I have been looking at different units and this one seems to have good reviews...just seeking different opinions

 

DuhNPookinz

[Team DuhNPookinz]

I asked about the etrex because I have been looking at different units and this one seems to have good reviews...just seeking different opinions

 

DuhNPookinz

[+briansnat]

You'll get about as many different opinions as there are units. The cheif debate is between Magellan and Garmin. In reality, both companies make excellent units and each brand has its advantages and disadvangates.

 

Some people will swear by their Magellan and others will swear at it. Same for Garmin. You'll also find people who own both and prefer one, or the other.

 

This being said, I really like my eTrex Vista. I started with the Legend, but eventually upgraded because I wanted more memory. I like the fact that it's compact and can fit in my pants pocket. Because of that, I take it pretty much everywhere and even use it to mark my car in the mall parking lot. The new Gecko is even smaller, but doesn't have mapping (similar to the yellow eTrex in that respect).

 

If you don't do a lot of travelling, the Legend might be the better value. It's now less than $200 at Amazon.com, plus there is a $50 rebate from Garmin, which brings the cost of this fine unit below $150. I found the 8 meg of memory to hold a lot of topo maps.

 

"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues" -Abraham Lincoln

 

[This message was edited by BrianSnat on May 22, 2003 at 04:16 AM.]

[+Renegade Knight]

The Vista is a good GPS. I'd not kick it out of my daypack.

 

While BrianSnat is right and the Legend is a good deal, I'd not take it over a Vista if I had the money.

 

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Wherever you go there you are.

[Team DuhNPookinz]

Thanks for the feedback guys...it is greatly appreciated...We are so excited to get started...I can feel the addiction already.

 

DuhNPookinz

[+GeneralBracket]

I have both a Vista and a Legend. I prefer the Legend.

[geoStrider]

Hello DuhNPookinz,

 

Always glad to see another 'Zonie here. I have not used the Vista, but can vouch for the Legend as did a prior poster. It has served me well and has all the features I need.

 

Good luck in the adventures ahead!

 

"I've never been lost, but I was a might bewildered for three days once." - Daniel Boone