On Mar 22, 3:45*pm, Tim wrote:
On Mar 22, 12:04*pm, Loogypicker wrote:





On Mar 22, 1:35*pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 22, 11:27*am, "mmc" wrote:

"Loogypicker" wrote in message

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On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote:

OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...

After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid...

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I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
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Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit, but
how much is over kill?

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I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers....

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
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I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
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Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps
for just about anywhere in the world for it.