Any suggestions on buying a GPS for under 200 bucks? I had a Garmin 12 but lost it in the woods last week.
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.
Kurt
The Legend is a good unit.I have one and like it. The only downfall is the screen is fairly small.
If you don't mind waiting, order on line. I did and saved a bunch.
http://gpsnow.com/gmetlg.htm
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.
I was told to make sure whatever unit I bought, it had the quad helix antennae
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.
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
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 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. ;D
Quote from: backinsaddle on October 11, 2005, 09:39:08 PM
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.
Thanks for the 411.
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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I love Garmin they are the best!!!!!!
Quote from: honda250ex on October 12, 2005, 09:12:05 AM
I love Garmin they are the best!!!!!!
What he said!!
I think they are the most user-friendly.
Wilburz, this is what Purelogic has.....it's always worked for him...and it's on sale! (It's what guided his a$$ out of Big Cypress when he sank his bike & cell phone last year):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005OLY8/102-6737543-3843313?v=glance&n=172282&n=1193680&s=electronics&v=glance
Not sure how well this one works....but:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029TN9S/102-6737543-3843313?v=glance&n=172282&n=1193680&s=electronics&v=glance
Good info.
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
Sweet
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.
For tracing steps and finding your way back to camp it's the best. I would have to truly say this GPS saved my life while I was stranded out in Big Cypress. First time there and was all by myself and 18 miles out of the big bear Island check in point.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Magellan-Sport-Trak-GPS-Receiver-no-charger-cable-maps_W0QQitemZ5818871574QQcategoryZ84076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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.
I think you are part homing pigeon or sumpin!
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.
it's a good one,,,use mine all the time.
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