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Need to buy a GPS
Posted on 1/5/11 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 1/5/11 at 2:52 pm
Academy has this one for $129.00 right now.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Posted on 1/5/11 at 2:54 pm to Tigerfan29
Not sure about that one but make sure it can be updated with newer maps and such when you buy one.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 2:59 pm to Choirboy
Yeah one of the problems with me buying one is that I know very little about them. I just need something to mark new areas that I am scouting for next year that are hard to get to right now.
This post was edited on 1/5/11 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:00 pm to Choirboy
I have that model. Had it for prob 8 years or so now. It can be updated with new maps, and you can download your waypoints. It does fine in pointing you to a coordinate, but the pre-installed maps are pretty bare. Not very good topography detail on them so you will probably want to get the map disc to install with it and those can be pricey.
Overall a good unit, I have been happy with mine but I would consider the next step up (Etrex Vista I think)
Overall a good unit, I have been happy with mine but I would consider the next step up (Etrex Vista I think)
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:02 pm to Chris4x4gill2
BTW....Amazon has it for $109 plus free shipping.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:02 pm to Chris4x4gill2
Is this the one you are talking about?
Where can I get the map disc from?
Where can I get the map disc from?
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:03 pm to Chris4x4gill2
Thanks, I will check out Amazon.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:04 pm to Tigerfan29
I have the GPS MAP60. Love it.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:04 pm to Tigerfan29
The one I was thinking about was green, but its been a while since i looked at them. I remember it had the color screen and more detail on the maps.
The Map CD's should be available from anywhere that sells the GPS for the most part. I know Cabelas and Bass Pro have them in their catalogs
The Map CD's should be available from anywhere that sells the GPS for the most part. I know Cabelas and Bass Pro have them in their catalogs
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:09 pm to Chris4x4gill2
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The Map CD's should be available from anywhere that sells the GPS for the most part. I know Cabelas and Bass Pro have them in their catalogs
Okay. Thanks for the help.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:09 pm to Chris4x4gill2
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:19 pm to Tigerfan29
read the reviews on that gps on rei, says you can't increase the memory and there isn't that much so you can't hold many topos. It doesn't seem to be nearly as good as the etrex.
I have been looking recently myself so I have been learning.
I have been looking recently myself so I have been learning.
This post was edited on 1/5/11 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:25 pm to LSUintheNW
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It doesn't seem to be nearly as good as the etrex
Which etrex are you referring to?
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I have been looking recently myself so I have been learning.
Yeah I have actually been looking since before Christmas and finding a good one for a good price without knowing much about them has been a challenge.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:31 pm to Tigerfan29
Make sure you get one with expandable memory, i.e. uses a memory card (Garmins use a microSD).
You can buy the road maps for about $100. I never had any luck finding "free" garmin maps online. However, you can also download free "public domain" road maps for it. I can get you the website to do that, but I don't have it here at work.
Personally, if you like that style of GPS, I would recommend the LegendHCx Or the Vista HCx as a minimum.
You can buy the road maps for about $100. I never had any luck finding "free" garmin maps online. However, you can also download free "public domain" road maps for it. I can get you the website to do that, but I don't have it here at work.
Personally, if you like that style of GPS, I would recommend the LegendHCx Or the Vista HCx as a minimum.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:37 pm to Tigerfan29
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Which etrex are you referring to?
Whoops, the venture HC by Garmin. Looking a little closer they are similar in many ways. Venture has a color screen.
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finding a good one for a good price without knowing much about them has been a challenge.
I have no choice but to spend about 250 or so. I need one that has an altimeter so I don't have to buy a seperate piece of equipment and have to pack more stuff.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:40 pm to Boudreaux35
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LegendHCx Or the Vista HCx
Thanks, I will check these out. I just need it to mark way points on the land that I hunt so that I can scout areas that I find on google earth.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:41 pm to Tigerfan29
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Yeah I have actually been looking since before Christmas and finding a good one for a good price without knowing much about them has been a challenge.
the more you know....the more you will end up spending.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:42 pm to Tigerfan29
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I just need it to mark way points on the land that I hunt so that I can scout areas that I find on google earth.
If that is all you probably don't have a reason to spend a 100 more.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:43 pm to LSUintheNW
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venture HC by Garmin
I have looked at this one and like it and the price isn't that bad.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 3:44 pm to Chris4x4gill2
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the more you know....the more you will end up spending.
I am quickly figuring this out
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