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« on: October 11, 2005, 07:20:42 AM » |
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Any suggestions on buying a GPS for under 200 bucks? I had a Garmin 12 but lost it in the woods last week.
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GSPKurt
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2005, 10:28:08 AM » |
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Wilburz-
For under $200, you probably won't get much memory for maps. WalMart and BestBuy have the Garmin eTrex Legend for $169.00. I am a serious Garmin fan.
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2005, 10:47:13 AM » |
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The Legend is a good unit.I have one and like it. The only downfall is the screen is fairly small.
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2005, 12:10:58 PM » |
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If you don't mind waiting, order on line. I did and saved a bunch. http://gpsnow.com/gmetlg.htm |
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2005, 12:46:59 PM » |
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does the legend have a good antenna, I guess what I am asking is does it still locate itself when moving on an atv? The old one I had would lose connection when traveling faster than a walking pace.
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2005, 12:49:22 PM » |
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I was told to make sure whatever unit I bought, it had the quad helix antennae
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2005, 01:06:28 PM » |
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I've got the Venture, and assuming it has the same antenna, I have absolutely no trouble with mine in car, boat or ATV. It is a great unit, just that the screen is very small.
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2005, 08:40:41 PM » |
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I just bought the ETREX Legend, I like it. It's very easy unit to use.. If you buy it on wallmart online. You can save some bucks
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2005, 09:39:08 PM » |
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If you would be willing to go just over $200, you might want to consider the Garmin Rino 120. GPS, radio with 5 mile range, and if you have 2 or more they locate each other so you can navigate to another rider. A few people had them on the group rides I went on and I thought they were pretty slick
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« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2005, 09:40:53 PM » |
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I have the cheapest Etrex they make. Paid $100 for it. I use it on my four wheeler, and I use it on my 78mph boat with no problems. It may not have all the bells and whistles as more expensive ones, but hell, I don't know how to use all the stuff that's already on this one. If it tells me where I am, where I've been, and where I want to go, I'm good.  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2005, 09:41:53 PM » |
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If you would be willing to go just over $200, you might want to consider the Garmin Rino 120. GPS, radio with 5 mile range, and if you have 2 or more they locate each other so you can navigate to another rider. A few people had them on the group rides I went on and I thought they were pretty slick
I was going to say what he said. I have a GPS and I am putting the rhino on my xmas list. It's not under a hundred bucks but you know what they say. You get what you pay for. |
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« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2005, 07:14:47 AM » |
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Thanks for the 411.
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« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2005, 07:39:03 AM » |
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etrex legend, I strap it on my gastank with a bungee and it never looses signal or battery off of 2 AA's for an entire weekend of riding (usually about 5-7 hours a day)
and I have the entire topo map of ONF loaded into it without problem.
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2005, 09:12:05 AM » |
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I love Garmin they are the best!!!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2005, 02:12:20 PM » |
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I love Garmin they are the best!!!!!!
What he said!! I think they are the most user-friendly. |
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« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2005, 04:01:14 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2005, 06:59:48 AM » |
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Good info.
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« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2005, 08:09:11 AM » |
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I have and etrex legend with topo and a ram mount. I love it. It is the finest, cheapest mapping unit out there. I got a few tracks from a nice guy on this forum in the ONF and completed a 60 mile ride without ever getting lost. It was my first time riding in Ocala. This GPS made the trip possible. I found the best price at Walmart.com
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« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2005, 09:30:25 AM » |
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« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2005, 09:53:31 PM » |
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Willburz I dropped this in the water when I was stranded in big cypress and it floated right to the top. I think overall it is a very rugged unit. The compartment for the batteries has got an o ring seal. The only thing MrsPurelogic pulled up the wrong one. I got mine at best buy for $165 and had a $30 dollar rebate. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000064184/104-6392059-6071159?v=glance&n=172282&s=electronics&v=glance I absolutely love it and it is very very accurate and I use at highway speeds sitting in the cup holder and never loose a signal. |
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« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2005, 10:07:51 PM » |
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Willburz I literally took mine right out of the box and put it to use. I never had to buy any of the maps or updates. And it has “some” of the state highways and roads already stored on it and it records everything.
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wilburz
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« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2005, 04:00:25 PM » |
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I think you are part homing pigeon or sumpin!
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« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2005, 07:12:30 AM » |
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Got my legend from walmart.com on Friday. A little small but works well. 139.00 plus shipping. Best deal I could find. Thanks for the feedback.
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2005, 07:36:19 AM » |
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it's a good one,,,use mine all the time.
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