On 15 Mar 2004 18:19:11 GMT, Ignoramus21819
wrote:

I am sorry to interrupt various political discussions.

I am looking for a nice mapping GPS system with both marine as well as
land features. It should be splashproof and accept downloadable
CDs. It will be primarily used in my pickup, but also in a boat.

I am willing to spend up to $500, but preferably $400.

if you can get a laptop for $400 and borrow some software....
even a vista costs that much.
back to politics!
rick

Garmin is soon coming out with the GPSMAP 76C that certainly
apears to be a very nice handheld unit with your requirements.
URL: http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76c/
Some things I like are the color dislay and massive internal
memory. Retail is $535.70 USD, but can be had at
http://www.tvnav.com/ for $415. Just checked that site and he
is taking pre-orders on that unit. I have no affiliation with
Darrel/TVNAV but he is active in the satellite newsgroups
and his prices and support are good.

If you don't need the color screen or that much memory, check
out the GPSMAP76. URL: http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76/
This unit can be had for $250 at TVNAV.

The above units are waterproof to IPX7 standards and also float
if you accidentally drop it overboard.

-Jim

BTW, there are also 'S' models of the above which stands for sensors.
The sensors being an electronic compass and barometric altimeter.
Needless to say these features cost more and consume a lot more
battery power. If you're only going to run on internal batteries,
this can be an issue.




Ignoramus21819 wrote:
I am sorry to interrupt various political discussions.

I am looking for a nice mapping GPS system with both marine as well as
land features. It should be splashproof and accept downloadable
CDs. It will be primarily used in my pickup, but also in a boat.

I am willing to spend up to $500, but preferably $400.

i



Ignoramus21819 wrote:
I am sorry to interrupt various political discussions.

I am looking for a nice mapping GPS system with both marine as well as
land features. It should be splashproof and accept downloadable
CDs. It will be primarily used in my pickup, but also in a boat.

I am willing to spend up to $500, but preferably $400.

i