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looking for a good hand held GPS
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 |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scout" wrote 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. Check out a Lowrance Finder H2OC. It does everything and it costs about half of what Garmins with similar features have. It comes with a computer cable. It uses little tiny secure data cards about the size of a postage stamp. You can even get a little secure data card reader writer to transfer maps and stuff from computer to hand held. You can use it for car trips if you get the USA highway data card. I used to get lost. I don't get lost anymore using the Lowrance. You won't find a better hand held for twice the price. Cheers, Ellen |
looking for a good hand held GPS
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 . .. 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 |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scout" wrote in message . .. 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. Brad |
looking for a good hand held GPS
Gilligan wrote: I'd look at one of those PDA's that combine phone, pda and gps. Brad Who's Brad? Joe |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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? Max |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message ... "Scout" wrote in message . .. 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 |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scotty" wrote in message
. .. 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 . .. 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. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com... 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. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Jeff Coppes" wrote in message . net... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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. -- Scott Vernon Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_ |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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 . .. 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. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com 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. |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... 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. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com Dammit Ganz, can't you keep your mouth shut! |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Jeff Coppes" wrote in message . net... "Gilligan" wrote in message ... "Scout" wrote in message . .. 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. |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message
. .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... 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. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com Dammit Ganz, can't you keep your mouth shut! Ok Randolf. Oops.... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Gilligan" wrote in message . .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... 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. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com Dammit Ganz, can't you keep your mouth shut! Ok Randolf. Oops.... -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com That's more like it! |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"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 |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message reenews.ne t... "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. |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message . .. 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 |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scotty" wrote in message `I think you're confusing manly with cheap. Scotty Not at all. I'm manly are you are cheap. |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scotty" wrote in message ... "Jeff Coppes" wrote in message . net... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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 |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message
. .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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 . .. 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. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com 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. My OCD tendencies force me to save tracks (as files on the pc) like others save baseball cards or stamps! I'm out of control!! Scout |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message . .. "Scotty" wrote in message `I think you're confusing manly with cheap. Scotty Not at all. I'm manly are you are cheap. Too many ''ares'' in that sentence. Are you a pirate? Cheap is small and not too steep But best of all cheap is cheap Circumstance has forced my hand To be a cut price person in a low budget land Times are hard but well all survive I just got to learn to economize Excuse my shoes they dont quite fit Theyre a special offer and they hurt me a bit Even my trousers are giving me pain They were reduced in a sale so I shouldnt complain They squeeze me so tight so I cant take no more Theyre size 28 but I take 34 Im shopping at woolworth and low discount stores Im dropping my standards so that I can buy more [quality costs, but quality wastes, So Im giving up all of my expensive tastes. Caviar and champagne are definite nos, Im acquiring a taste for brown ale and cod roes ] Low budget sure keeps me on my toes I count every penny and I watch where it goes Were all on our uppers were all going skint I used to smoke cigars but now I suck polo mints Art takes time, time is money Moneys scarce and that aint funny Millionaires are things of the past Were in a low budget film where nothing can last Moneys rare theres none to be found So dont think Im tight if I dont buy a round Ray |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scotty" wrote in message
"Gilligan" wrote in message . .. "Scotty" wrote in message `I think you're confusing manly with cheap. Scotty Not at all. I'm manly are you are cheap. Too many ''ares'' in that sentence. Are you a pirate? That would be Aarghh So dont think Im tight if I dont buy a round Ray Who-in-the-hell is Ray? Cappy |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Scout" wrote in message . .. "Gilligan" wrote in message . .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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 . .. 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. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com 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. My OCD tendencies force me to save tracks (as files on the pc) like others save baseball cards or stamps! I'm out of control!! Scout Files on the computer do not take up any additional space. What other OCD behaviors do you have? I have a pair of socks from 1951. |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message ... "Scout" wrote in message . .. "Gilligan" wrote in message . .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. 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 . .. 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. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com 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. My OCD tendencies force me to save tracks (as files on the pc) like others save baseball cards or stamps! I'm out of control!! Scout Files on the computer do not take up any additional space. What other OCD behaviors do you have? I have a pair of socks from 1951. You win! Scout |
looking for a good hand held GPS
"Gilligan" wrote in message ... Files on the computer do not take up any additional space. What other OCD behaviors do you have? I have a pair of socks from 1951. They would have to be argyles. Max |
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