I would like to pick your collective brains and draw upon your combined experience of things GPS.
If I am able to convince Erindoors that I desperately need a handheld GPS as a Christmas present (to find my way around the garden as I rarely get out in the boat!), which unit should I select for her to give me as a surprise?
It should be not too expensive, reasonable battery life, maps would be nice but probably not affordable, water proof (of course!) and idiot proof.
Any suggestions please?
Chris
I was discussing the same subject with the man at ENL midwek coz I'm after one as well. Basically the map units are of little value in handhelds for boaties , the maps have to be bought seperatly $350 and the display size is too small to give you any real sense of a physical relationship to your position.ie unless they are on a 4" x4" screen minimum there is too much information on screen.
I'm looking for a garmin76 or a 72. Just bear in mind that with a handheld you'll end up buying a mount and an external power cable as well which will add another $120 to the price.
I just recently bought the new Garmin GPS60. $400 from Bay Marine Electronics in Tauranga or $398 from Dick Smith Electronics.
It worked out to be as cost effective as the Etrex because it came already packaged with the PC interface cable and waypoint & route management software, which are expensive optional accessories on the Etrex. The bonus is that the PC interface is USB, not a slow serial interface.
It's built like the proverbial shytehouse with a solid rubber armorized case, lanyard, and detachable belt clip. It's got an IPX-7 waterproof rating.
DogFish
Thank you playmates. I shall follow these up.
Chris
I have had 2 Magellans. My current one is a Sportrack. Large screen, waterproof and 9 customizable screens.
The main screen that I use is the digital screen. This display has 4 readouts on it in big numbers: Bearing, Heading, Speed and distance to waypoint. With this screen all you need to do is ensure that the bearing and heading are the same and your'e on course, simple.
I have found the Garmen 72 to be great easy and simple to use and read good for story your X Spots etc.
If my fishing buddy can use one any one can - Just make sure you dont sit it upside down like some people :-}
Shimma I have the Garmin GPS 2+ ( which is the same as the Garmin 12 GPS ) but the next model up . Been a good unit and never let me down , I ve taken it on charter boats etc.. to log the extra spots . I still use it on my boat and others as a backup. I also use for my work and it is invaluable . I'm looking to upgrade for a colour unit next ( later in the year ) .
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