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"Scotty" wrote in message
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On another list I'm on,whenever that question comes up (
about every 4th month) most votes go to the Garmin 76c, or
76 CS mapping. Personally, I'm still using the little
Magellan 100 that Cadillac gave out for free about 10 years
ago.

Scotty


"Scout" wrote in message
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At this point, I'm still using my old Garmin III Plus.

I'm looking to stay with hand held but don't really know
how the technology
has changed in the last few years (I've had this about 5
years). I love the
fact that I can map out a route on the computer and
upload/download
waypoints, tracks, and routes from and to my computer.

I'd like a slightly bigger, color screen. Can anyone
recommend a good unit
under $1000? Must be able to plan trips with computer and
save logs of
trips.

TIA
Scout


I'd have to second that on the 76 series. I've used them, but I still own
and use my 12xl. Don't need no stinkin mappin. :-)

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A manly response! I have/had both models of the GPS 12. I still have the GPS
12 with the 12 satellite capability. I gave the older model with the 6
satellite capability to a friend. The old model took a week to lock on. Real
manly men don't need maps. I also have a Garmin etrex and edge 205. No maps
there either! None of my GPS units have mapping capability.

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Gilligan wrote:



I'd look at one of those PDA's that combine phone, pda and gps.

Brad

Who's Brad?

Joe



It's Gilligan's real name.

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Dammit Ganz, can't you keep your mouth shut!

"Jeff Coppes" wrote in message
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"Gilligan" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote in message
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At this point, I'm still using my old Garmin III Plus.

I'm looking to stay with hand held but don't really know how the
technology has changed in the last few years (I've had this about 5
years). I love the fact that I can map out a route on the computer and
upload/download waypoints, tracks, and routes from and to my computer.

I'd like a slightly bigger, color screen. Can anyone recommend a good
unit under $1000? Must be able to plan trips with computer and save logs
of trips.

TIA
Scout


I'd look at one of those PDA's that combine phone, pda and gps.

Look, but don't buy. Not a great idea to have all your proverbial eggs in
one basket. If it goes overboard, or just quits working, you've lost your
navigation, phone, and your address book. Not to mention that they are
about as user friendly as MS DOS. Ever try using those tiny buttons with
a pair of gloves in a pitching cockpit with spray coming over the top of
the dodger when the temp is around 35F?

Max


All good points. You can back up all the info on a computer (supposedly) and
a handheld is relied upon as a backup usually. The PDA's use the IrDA link
to back themselves up. If I were in an environment like you describe I'd
have it in one of those waterproof see through "baggies" with it tethered
around my neck. Can't get around the small keypad though.

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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Gilligan wrote:



I'd look at one of those PDA's that combine phone, pda and gps.

Brad

Who's Brad?

Joe



It's Gilligan's real name.

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Dammit Ganz, can't you keep your mouth shut!





Ok Randolf. Oops....


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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Gilligan wrote:



I'd look at one of those PDA's that combine phone, pda and gps.

Brad

Who's Brad?

Joe



It's Gilligan's real name.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com



Dammit Ganz, can't you keep your mouth shut!





Ok Randolf. Oops....


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That's more like it!

"Scotty" wrote
On another list I'm on,whenever that question comes up (
about every 4th month) most votes go to the Garmin 76c, or
76 CS mapping.

So do you agree with JimC then? He said MadGregor 26 sold more than any other sailboat.
So that means it's the best boat that size? Those Garmins are priced 200 dollars too high for
the features they have. Doesn't take a rocket surgeon to know that.

Cheers,
Ellen

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"Scotty" wrote
On another list I'm on,whenever that question comes up (
about every 4th month) most votes go to the Garmin 76c,
or
76 CS mapping.

So do you agree with JimC then? He said MadGregor 26
sold more than any other sailboat.
So that means it's the best boat that size? Those Garmins
are priced 200 dollars too high for
the features they have. Doesn't take a rocket surgeon to
know that.


don't shoot the messenger.

"Gilligan" wrote in
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A manly response! I have/had both models of the GPS 12. I
still have the GPS
12 with the 12 satellite capability. I gave the older
model with the 6
satellite capability to a friend. The old model took a
week to lock on. Real
manly men don't need maps. I also have a Garmin etrex and
edge 205. No maps
there either! None of my GPS units have mapping
capability.


`I think you're confusing manly with cheap.

Scotty

"Scotty" wrote in message


`I think you're confusing manly with cheap.

Scotty



Not at all. I'm manly are you are cheap.

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Jeff Coppes" wrote in message
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"Scotty" wrote in message
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On another list I'm on,whenever that question comes up (
about every 4th month) most votes go to the Garmin 76c,
or
76 CS mapping. Personally, I'm still using the little
Magellan 100 that Cadillac gave out for free about 10
years
ago.

So you drove one of those homely, German-built, compact
Caddy's too, eh, in
order to get the free GPS?


No. The salesman took one look at me and asked, ''do you
just want the free GPS?''. No test drive.

Kewl. We actually had to drive the pathetic thing.

Max