Smaug1 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 A fellow of mine at work just sold his Legend and bought a Vista C. He says the reception is much better. On his Legend, he complained that he lost satellite reception while riding dirtbikes in the desert. (with the GPS in his chest pocket on his jacket) I told him that I didn't think the Vista C would help any, as I believe it has the same antenna. He said that it gives him much better reception, as he can pick up satellites while in the bathroom. For whatever its worth! Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Hmmm. My bathroom has a roof on it. That's probably the difference. Quote Link to comment
+TresOkies Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Hmmm. My bathroom has a roof on it. That's probably the difference. I just spit beer out my nose. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+Searching_ut Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Actually, I made comment about this last summer when I bought my Vista C. Not only does it have noticably better sensitivity than the old eTrex series did when compared side by side, it's also less sensitive about orientation than the B/W ones are. More importantly however, they seem to have fixed the quirk the older units had when they lost reception of not being able to quickly regain a lock when the reception conditions improved. The old eTrex series seemed to go into a global search after a couple minutes, kind of like a cold start. The new color units don't appear to do that, and regain reception almost immediately when the conditions allow. As for comparisons against other units, the color units are quite comperable now in tree cover to the 60 series, but seem to have given up a little bit of track accuracy in the process. They now behave more like the quad antenna units in steep canyons etc. You win some, you loose some I guess..... Quote Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Hmmm. My bathroom has a roof on it. That's probably the difference. I just spit beer out my nose. Thanks. Mountain Dew here. This is my work keyboard, dagnabbit! I'm sending 'im a bill! Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sorry for the off-topic post. The Legend C still uses a patch antenna, AFAIK. It may be that newer circuitry or firmware does a better job of hanging on to signals. Good to know. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Hmmm. My bathroom has a roof on it. That's probably the difference. Quit bragging. Next you'll be telling us all about your cement pond. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sorry for the off-topic post. The Legend C still uses a patch antenna, AFAIK. It may be that newer circuitry or firmware does a better job of hanging on to signals. Good to know. The C is slightly wider, so it may have a slightly larger antenna. Quote Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Boy am I tempted to upgrade... I mean, I *LIKE* my B&W Legend, but more memory and better functionality... oooooohhhhhhhhh man.... I Needs to be rich. Rich, I says. Quote Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Okay, Amazon lists the Legend C for $349, yet $379 for the Vista C. Is the extra stuff worth it? I know my Dad would really use the Legend I have a lot - he is an avid bicyclist (and in better shape than I am, when it comes right down to it). Opinions, please? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Gonzo-YT Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Personally, I would give up the mapping capability before I would give up the compass and altimeter. So yes, buy the Vista C. I love mine. A lot. Regards, Anthony Quote Link to comment
+Joe Smith Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 My legend would get a "lock" inside the bathroom too. With the 60cs it will lock on alot faster and will even show when you move. It's like the roof isn't even there. Joe Smith Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 My legend would get a "lock" inside the bathroom too. With the 60cs it will lock on alot faster and will even show when you move. Hmmm. That may be a little too much information. Quote Link to comment
Neo_Geo Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 What happens if you get in there, and you CAN'T move? I guess that's when the sensors are needed... Quote Link to comment
Neo_Geo Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) Okay, Amazon lists the Legend C for $349, yet $379 for the Vista C. Is the extra stuff worth it? I know my Dad would really use the Legend I have a lot - he is an avid bicyclist (and in better shape than I am, when it comes right down to it). Opinions, please? Thanks! Noob! I bought my 60C for like $380 over a year ago! Indeed, TIGERGPS.com is selling the 60C for $352 (plus shipping) - (gotta put it in your cart to see the true price). See these other links for other possible places to shop too: Buying A New Legend C Or Vista C, Looking for a great price Cheapest Place To Get A Garmin 60cs?, Any ideas? Has Anyone Ever Dealt With Getagps.com, mapsend topo Now that you've had your Legend for a while, do you feel like you can do without the compass and altimeter? If so, then it ain't worth it to spend the extra money. If you've ever heard yourself say, "I wish I had a compass," then it might be worth considering. Edited January 12, 2005 by Neo_Geo Quote Link to comment
+TresOkies Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) Opinions, please? Thanks! I've said this before, the electronic compass is worth the extra few bucks from the legend to the vista. I assume the same will be true for the C versions as well. The compass in the vista is not a replacement for an old fashioned compass when you are in the wild, but when you are under tree cover in a city park hunting for tupperware, it comes in handy. I have a Vista and I have multiple GPSes without the built in compass and when I get to the last 75 feet or so, the compass is really nice to have. No drunken bee dance with the vista. Oh, and the vista C is $329 at GPSDiscount.com edit: add url Edited January 12, 2005 by TresOkies++ Quote Link to comment
+Sue and Bernie Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I have bought a Vista C too. The major point for me was that the unit can auto-route. Ideal for our longer cycle rides in the small, windy lanes of rural England where you can lose your way in a instant. The snag is - you have to use either "City Select" or "City Navigator" to get this functionality. Fine if, like me, you already have the software with an unused "unlock". These hi-end software packages have two "unlocks" available at purchase. When you unlock the software, it is keyed to the internal electronic serial number of your GPS unit. My City Navigator software came integral with our Streetpilot 3, bought for use in the car. If you have to make a standalone purchase, you will find these software packages are very expensive - it will take the edge off of buying the new, attractively priced Legend C or Vista C. Quote Link to comment
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