Three times the cost of a non-map GPS isn't a price penalty?

This guy definitely was asleep during business 101.

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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:00:03 +1100, OzOne wrote:

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:53:36 GMT,
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:53:02 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"

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Get a low-end Garmin. You don't need map functions, just the basics.
I still have my 12xl. It's great. Does everything you need to do. You
don't need the 76 at this point, unless you're sure you want to drop
$300 or so.


The mapping units weigh the same as the non-mapping units, so there is
no
performance penalty for the greatly enhanced units. If Ganzy could use
foodstamps to buy a GPS, he'd think mapping was indispensable.

BB

But there's a price penalty.
Never seen the need for a mapping GPS when charts have so much more
detail.


The price penalty isn't really much to quible about, and the added ability
more
than makes up for it. A mapping GPS is not a sub for charts, but a nice
addition. Especially since the electronic charts can be kept up to date
and
accurate much easier and cheaper. I carry one ashore with me as well when
I
land.

BB


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

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