what GPS are you using?
07-28-2005, 09:19 AM
#12
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 15
RE: what GPS are you using?
I've been using the Garmin 76 for a few years now. It's a non mapping GPS, but I carry topo maps printed from Maptech. So I didn't feel I needed a mapping one.
I like the word printed on the buttons and the large, high-res. screen.
I like the word printed on the buttons and the large, high-res. screen.
07-28-2005, 09:21 AM
#13
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Columbia, Md.
Posts: 1,211
RE: what GPS are you using?
I have the Magellan Sport Track Color which I got off of eBay for $150 with the street software. Picked up the topo software for $60 from eBay also. It's a nice unit with good battery life. I think the color option is nice. Makes it easier to distinguish waypoints and terrain features but probably not necessary. I just couldn't pass it up for the price.
07-29-2005, 03:06 PM
#16
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: what GPS are you using?
Magellan Sportrack Map and I do like using it. The mapping feature is invaluable in my opinion. Not as much memory, or a color monitor, like some units but more than enough for the frequency and type of use that I am typically involved in. For the price it is a tough one to beat.
07-31-2005, 10:17 PM
#18
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rocky Mtns
Posts: 231
RE: what GPS are you using?
ORIGINAL: kshunter
The color units do have a few more options. Taking the LegendC vs Legend for example, the Legend C has a longer battery life, easier to read color screen, 3 times as much memory for mapping, stores more user-data, GUI/easier to use operating system, faster and more common USB interface, and the Auto-routing feature(probably the biggest feature). So that is basically what the color unitsbuy you.
I use a Garmin and wouldn't recommend using anything but them. They're the best all-around units for features, quality, accuracy, price, and support. Garmin has 80% of the handheld GPS market because they are the best in the industry. Just my 2 cents.
ORIGINAL: HuntElk4Fun
Color topos/waypointsand less battery life. About it. Save your money IMO unless you plan on staring at the nice screen all day. Then it's worth it. Most of us just gather points and get back to the truck with them, color just isn't needed. But like most things, just because it's not needed doesn't mean it's not fun to have! 
ORIGINAL: RIStrutStopper
not sure what the color screen buys you....
not sure what the color screen buys you....
I use a Garmin and wouldn't recommend using anything but them. They're the best all-around units for features, quality, accuracy, price, and support. Garmin has 80% of the handheld GPS market because they are the best in the industry. Just my 2 cents.
I would recommend that anyone who buys one, get the mapsource CD's. Those are invaluable in the mountains in the West IMO. Can't vouch for the Eastern hunting terrain, but worth every penny out here. Even if you need to save the $$$ in the beginning, at least get one capable for down the road.
Regarding the where to buy one, I got mine off eBay with the mapsource CD, etc. for a steal.
