+crabtrees Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I have a Sporttrek Pro. I am looking to go to color and a bigger screen. What unit would be the most applicable to geocaching? Opinions please?? Quote Link to comment
WH Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 The Garmin 60c is a nice unit. It has a large color screen and a few extra features specifically tailored to geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 The Garmin 60C/S and the 76C/S are the king if the handheld color hill. Magellan hasn't come out with a contender yet (but they will given time) so for now that's your choices. Quote Link to comment
+tirediron Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 The Garmin 60C/S and the 76C/S are the king if the handheld color hill. Magellan hasn't come out with a contender yet (but they will given time) so for now that's your choices. The 76CS Rocks! Awesome screen, lots of memory.... Quote Link to comment
+jeff35080 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Yes. This is not a smart-*** reply, it is a PC reply to this thread. In an attempt not to offend either Magellan, Garmin or Lowrance users I simply replied with an answer of "Yes." Quote Link to comment
+Jeeters Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 (edited) Yes. This is not a smart-*** reply, it is a PC reply to this thread. In an attempt not to offend either Magellan, Garmin or Lowrance users I simply replied with an answer of "Yes." I can't speak for the Garmin, but if you look at the Sportrak Color, make sure to try it outside in daylight. It sort of washes out in bright light, like PocketPCs do. It's still readable, but you have to strain a little. I'll stick with my B&W Sportrak Pro. Edited September 3, 2004 by Jeeters Quote Link to comment
+YuccaPatrol Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I love my 60CS enough that I just bought another one for my girlfriend/caching partner. The screen is so pleasant in bright sunlight. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed with this unit. Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I just got my Garmin 60C, and couldn't be happier. Really comfortable size, easy to use, lots of memory (although not as much as the 76), easy to see the display in any lighting conditions. For me, the size and feel of the 60C compensates for slightly less memory compared to the 76. I just got City Select NA v6 and US topo to download on-road and off road maps, and plan to do lots of caching this weekend. I am having a great time with this unit (until the credit card bill arrives). In the meantime I'm looking for a cache with cash, and rummaging around in my sofa cushions. Many cachers rave about the Legend, and the new Legend C is supposed to have a great display. You may want to search the forums for that. Quote Link to comment
+Chipster27 Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 I bought a Vista C and had it for a week before returning it to buy a 60CS. I liked the 60cs more because of the additional memory, better antenna and the buttons were easier to use/access. The Vista C was really cool if you are looking for a small unit and don't need a lot of memory. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
+dzdiver Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I recently did research on the best consumer grade handheld GPS receivers. The Garmin 76C or 76CS came out on top. We went with the Garmin 76C and are very happy with it. Beautiful screen even in sunlight, large amount of memory, easy to use. The only drawback that I have found is that it is pricey! Quote Link to comment
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