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Gps witch one to buy??
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<blockquote data-quote="QuietHunter" data-source="post: 43659" data-attributes="member: 808"><p>Brent,</p><p>I used a borrowed GPSIII when I went to Alaska a couple years ago. It was my first introduction to GPS and I used it that same year on an elk and goat hunt in Colorado.</p><p>Tracking, waypoints, coordinates and accuracy are needed in any GPS, and the GPS III does that well.</p><p>Mapping takes it to a whole new level in my opinion. My Magellan has maps that include all roads and waterways. What that does for me is allows me to keep the GPS off (conserving batteries), turn it on, aquire sat's and know where I am in relation to other waypoints, the nearest road, or more likely the nearest creek, lake or ditch. </p><p></p><p>I have taken my GPS when snomobiling, but we are in an area with a lot of existing roads and trails that are well marked. The GPS did little for me there as I knew where I was at all times anyway.</p><p></p><p>I have seen the Garmin Vistas with the topo maps put into them and am amazed at the amount of detail. Having 24MB memory allows for that. The Garmins are also a little smaller than my Magellan.</p><p></p><p>FWIW - I plan on keeping my GPS until it breaks or gets lost. Then I will buy whatever is the neatest thing at that point. Like all electronics technology it gets cheaper as things advance. There is probably no compelling reason for you to upgrade yet, but if you have a chance, play with one of the GPS with a good map in it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietHunter, post: 43659, member: 808"] Brent, I used a borrowed GPSIII when I went to Alaska a couple years ago. It was my first introduction to GPS and I used it that same year on an elk and goat hunt in Colorado. Tracking, waypoints, coordinates and accuracy are needed in any GPS, and the GPS III does that well. Mapping takes it to a whole new level in my opinion. My Magellan has maps that include all roads and waterways. What that does for me is allows me to keep the GPS off (conserving batteries), turn it on, aquire sat's and know where I am in relation to other waypoints, the nearest road, or more likely the nearest creek, lake or ditch. I have taken my GPS when snomobiling, but we are in an area with a lot of existing roads and trails that are well marked. The GPS did little for me there as I knew where I was at all times anyway. I have seen the Garmin Vistas with the topo maps put into them and am amazed at the amount of detail. Having 24MB memory allows for that. The Garmins are also a little smaller than my Magellan. FWIW - I plan on keeping my GPS until it breaks or gets lost. Then I will buy whatever is the neatest thing at that point. Like all electronics technology it gets cheaper as things advance. There is probably no compelling reason for you to upgrade yet, but if you have a chance, play with one of the GPS with a good map in it. [/QUOTE]
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