GPS
11-21-2007, 09:52 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Newfoundland - Living in Red Deer Alberta
Posts: 118
GPS
I'm looking for a GPS with tonnes of memory and the capablity to upload maps.
Can someone please direct me as to what brands and models are the better deals for the price? I don't have a huge budget for a GPS but I want to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak! I'll be using it mostly for hunting and ATV adventures!
Thanks
Can someone please direct me as to what brands and models are the better deals for the price? I don't have a huge budget for a GPS but I want to get the best bang for my buck, so to speak! I'll be using it mostly for hunting and ATV adventures!
Thanks
11-21-2007, 05:19 PM
#2
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Posts: 100
RE: GPS
There are several. My Etrex Cx by Garmin is small and it has a micro SD card. I replaced the one it came with and put in a 2 gig card. I have all of the Conus loaded in topo maps. I just pull it out and put in the 1 gig and I am back to road maps.
There are some others that are more outdoor oriented, and some more auto oriented. Kinda just depends on what you want. I personally would stay away from rechargeable internal batteries, and stick to regular batteries so if they die I can throw a new set in and not be lost. Whatever you get keep the compass and map as technology can and will fail.
There are some others that are more outdoor oriented, and some more auto oriented. Kinda just depends on what you want. I personally would stay away from rechargeable internal batteries, and stick to regular batteries so if they die I can throw a new set in and not be lost. Whatever you get keep the compass and map as technology can and will fail.
11-28-2007, 11:23 AM
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Indiana
Posts: 12
RE: GPS
I have the etrex vista and have been very happy with it. Of course I don't really have anything to compare it to. You can upload topo maps and roadmapsto it if you have the mapping software. I do not do that. It does come with a base map that has most major roads. I simply mark waypoints and landmarks. You can also project waypoints if you had a spot you wanted to get to but needed to go around a river or something like that to get there. It tracks your trail as long as you leave it on......but it does eat batteries. I just make sure I carry extras. I think Garmin is good stuff.
11-28-2007, 12:40 PM
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Newfoundland - Living in Red Deer Alberta
Posts: 118
RE: GPS
Thanks guys!
majphill - The mapping feature is the bestest reason I picke those models and from what I've heard and read garmin has the best GPS units!
I'm leaning a little more towards the rino because of the 2-way radio features. I like the fact that it will show the location of any other rino users, that could come in handy, for hunting! I have several buddies that have rinos, so it seems like a good fit!
Does anyone have the Rino 530 Hcx? I like to get some recent feedback! I know they had some problems when it first came out, but they usually address them pretty quickly!!! Any thoughts/comments?!?!
Thanks
majphill - The mapping feature is the bestest reason I picke those models and from what I've heard and read garmin has the best GPS units!
I'm leaning a little more towards the rino because of the 2-way radio features. I like the fact that it will show the location of any other rino users, that could come in handy, for hunting! I have several buddies that have rinos, so it seems like a good fit!
Does anyone have the Rino 530 Hcx? I like to get some recent feedback! I know they had some problems when it first came out, but they usually address them pretty quickly!!! Any thoughts/comments?!?!
Thanks
