Help me decide on a GPS unit to buy!

Started by BigMike, August 14, 2008, 11:12:02 AM

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BigMike

August 14, 2008, 11:12:02 AM
I am in the market for a hand-held GPS device :yesnod:


I figured I would put this thread here since it will be for Trail Use :thumbs:


There is another thread on this, GPS recomendations, but it hasn't been posted in since 2005 :gap:


I haven't done much research yet, so I figured what better place than to go straight to the source of other fellow wheelers who use their GPS device to capture waypoints of their favorite camping spots and trail rides :biggthumpup:


My budget is pretty limited, if I could find one for under $100 that would be ideal, maybe I could swing $150. So obviously a used unit will do just fine, I am not picky on this 8)


So far I have been recommended to buy either a Garmin eTrex or a Magellan Meridian. I don't know anything about these models or how old they are or if they have successors! :dunno:


So I am wondering, for something in similar size to the eTrex or the Meridian, what do you guys recommend? What do you use? I would like to have a color LCD version if I can fit that into my budget.


It will be used for hiking and four wheeling


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NorCalToy

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August 14, 2008, 11:50:03 AM
ill have to find my GPS and then my dads...we both have a small handheld unit purchased id have to guess about 1.5years ago. ill see if i can play with mine for a bit then ill post up...maybe something else to bring to MCR...? :dunno:

good call though, and i see if i can find out a tad more for you about ours...
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BigMike

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August 14, 2008, 12:40:31 PM
Thanks NCT!
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freds40

#3
August 14, 2008, 01:14:09 PM
Talk to Jason. He's got a nice Garmin handheld. Mine is a Nuvi 660 which I love but not a handheld.
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BigMike

#4
August 14, 2008, 01:18:25 PM
Will do, and sorry, no go on the wheel spacers. I already sold them to Bevin earlier this summer


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Marc P

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August 14, 2008, 02:03:45 PM
I have a Garmin 60cs...a bit more than your budget, but full color screen and durable.

Look on this site for used units and reviews....

http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?act=idx
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GA Runner

#6
August 14, 2008, 02:08:43 PM
you should try a delorme earthmate gps pn-20. i saw it in the september issue of Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road. it looks really good. i want to get one i just cant afford it right now...
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BigMike

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August 14, 2008, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: Marc P on August 14, 2008, 02:03:45 PM
I have a Garmin 60cs...a bit more than your budget, but full color screen and durable.

Look on this site for used units and reviews....

http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?act=idx

That looks pretty nice



New they go for $175-200, so I bet I could pick one up used for under $150
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TIMS89CRAWLER

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August 19, 2008, 04:22:46 PM
Quote from: BigMike on August 14, 2008, 02:12:57 PM
That looks pretty nice



New they go for $175-200, so I bet I could pick one up used for under $150
that thing is pretty cool..... I have a magellan that I use on the roads but have not tried it much on trails yet....works great on roads though
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Duffil

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August 19, 2008, 05:08:15 PM
Quote from: BigMike on August 14, 2008, 11:12:02 AM

There is another thread on this, GPS recomendations, but it hasn't been posted in since 2005 :gap:

Thanks! Post up! :beerchug:
BigMike

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Shoyrtt

#10
August 19, 2008, 11:04:39 PM
Quote from: Duffil on August 19, 2008, 05:08:15 PM
Remember, Mike, it's always better to post in an existing thread than to start a new one. :hammerhead:


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Bazzi

#11
August 20, 2008, 05:52:04 AM
Quote from: BigMike on August 14, 2008, 02:12:57 PM
That looks pretty nice



New they go for $175-200, so I bet I could pick one up used for under $150

I have some experience with that one. one of the best ones I have tryed so far.
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#12
August 20, 2008, 07:06:29 PM
I have the eTrex venture, it's an older version of whats out now, and I love it.  The newer version is really what I want.  Here it is!  https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=8707  Color screen, and downloadable maps.  So, you can plan out your routes on your computer and transfer to the GPS, or transfer your waypoints from your trip into your computer.  If your looking for the basic GPS, then you might really like this one Mike. 
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#13
August 21, 2008, 03:01:53 PM
BigMike - Magellan Meridian, the yellow one.  Get a used one on ebay or buy a demo at a store.
I've had one for years and it's awesome, easy to use, etc.  If you get one without software, PM me and I can send you a disc(I've got 2).

I recently bought the color one, for twice as much.  To help when hiking near trails intersecting rivers it's more clear.  But other than that, no better than the original.
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