handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Hi,

After revewing the IPAQ based solutions I am wondering if a dedicated
handheld based solution might not be a better option.

The ones I have seen the most ads for are the Garmin GPSMap 76 and the
Magellan Meridian Marine. Does anyone have some expereince with these or
similar units? Both are in the $250 range, which is about what I would like
to spend. However, it looks like I have to buy some additional map software
if I want good resolution. Is that true?


Thanks,

Jerry

handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Just remember...the time you'll need it the most is when things get rough.
And trying to read that little screen on a hand held is going to be terrible
when the water is throwing you around. In those situations a 5" screen at
minimum is a blessing.



"JerryK" wrote in message
news:ezb5b.339012$uu5.68378@sccrnsc04...
Hi,

After revewing the IPAQ based solutions I am wondering if a dedicated
handheld based solution might not be a better option.

The ones I have seen the most ads for are the Garmin GPSMap 76 and the
Magellan Meridian Marine. Does anyone have some expereince with these or
similar units? Both are in the $250 range, which is about what I would
like
to spend. However, it looks like I have to buy some additional map
software
if I want good resolution. Is that true?


Thanks,

Jerry

handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Good point. I need to pass along another bit of information. This unit
will primarily be used from an airplane. I fly patrols for the USCG Aux and
want the GPS so we don't have to spend so much time following along on a
map. Also, when we get a SAR case it would be useful to be able to punch it
a lat/long. or better yet a POI, and have the map display update. Also, we
need to know where the various ATONs are located.

jerry

"Mole" wrote in message
. net...
Just remember...the time you'll need it the most is when things get rough.
And trying to read that little screen on a hand held is going to be
terrible
when the water is throwing you around. In those situations a 5" screen at
minimum is a blessing.



"JerryK" wrote in message
news:ezb5b.339012$uu5.68378@sccrnsc04...
Hi,

After revewing the IPAQ based solutions I am wondering if a dedicated
handheld based solution might not be a better option.

The ones I have seen the most ads for are the Garmin GPSMap 76 and the
Magellan Meridian Marine. Does anyone have some expereince with these or
similar units? Both are in the $250 range, which is about what I would
like
to spend. However, it looks like I have to buy some additional map
software
if I want good resolution. Is that true?


Thanks,

Jerry

handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Hey Jerry I've been looking into these too. Check this site out they have
a site lisitng and prices.
http://www.dealtime.com/xPC-Garmin_G...f91c4e73~AT-DD

Andy

handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Disreguard my last post. I checked the sites and they are advertising the
regular 76. So much for search engines :)

Andy

handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Try http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-Garmin_GPSMAP_76S for the 76S .. a great
marine model


"Andy" wrote in message
...
Disreguard my last post. I checked the sites and they are advertising the
regular 76. So much for search engines :)

Andy

handlheld GPS units suggestions
 

Here's a better deal
http://www.onlinemarine.com/cgi-loca...9+1 062859250

Andy

"Everett" wrote in message
...
Try http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-Garmin_GPSMAP_76S for the 76S .. a great
marine model


"Andy" wrote in message
...
Disreguard my last post. I checked the sites and they are advertising
the
regular 76. So much for search engines :)

Andy