What is you GPS?
- GIN51E
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What is you GPS?
just interested to know what brand/model GPS everyone uses.
I've got a Magellan 3000XL but never used that for geocaching since i've only just found this site and will be getting a new GPS next week,
Magellan Explorist 600
So what do you use?
I've got a Magellan 3000XL but never used that for geocaching since i've only just found this site and will be getting a new GPS next week,
Magellan Explorist 600
So what do you use?
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For the answer to the above pole:
http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopi ... sc&start=0
Me thinks us have bin hear be4
http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopi ... sc&start=0
Me thinks us have bin hear be4
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I have 2 GPS units, both Garmin. A yellow eTrex and the new wrist mounted Foretrex. Haven't bothered with a mapping one, the laptop handles that for me!
At the Frolic here last weekend Garmins outnumbered others by a large percentage, though someone commented it was because they were generally cheaper.
At the Frolic here last weekend Garmins outnumbered others by a large percentage, though someone commented it was because they were generally cheaper.
it's quite a similar result already!Geof wrote:For the answer to the above pole:
http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopi ... sc&start=0
Me thinks us have bin hear be4
I have used both.
As the magellan is black I like to wear this evenings, particulary if I plan to go out. It matches the Nokia and laptop and it's light is easier on the eyes and batteries. I have a matching cord and the buttons are easier to use during those awkard moments when trying to remove bras with one hand and plot a route with the other.
As for the Garmin - I enjoy outings with the yellow when I'm with Mix. Not only does yellow suit our daytime moods and my incessant need to forget stuff when out caching but I have found it's speed and accuracy is helpful when seeking a cache site that may be up to continually 40 meters away. Price is also a factor but he says he's not cheap. Don't believe him!
As for using both - Well fortunately for us we have never been in a position where I have had to take a bra off Mix. Should I be I'll be sure to note down what GPS I have with me at the time. Hopefully for both of us (and our wives, mussn't forget the wives) it won't be any time soon.
The Bronze.
"Oolong and Green teas help speed calorie burning.
Green teas has a high content of vitamins and minerals.
Black and green teas are full of antioxidants.
Tea helps fight cancer, heart disease and regulate cholesterol.
Tea boosts the immune system.
Tea Suppresses the appetite and inhibits excess body fat.
Tea fights harmful bacteria and viruses.
Tea may help strengthen bones with fluride and flavenoids.
Catechins in green tea may help reduce degradation of cartilage."
As the magellan is black I like to wear this evenings, particulary if I plan to go out. It matches the Nokia and laptop and it's light is easier on the eyes and batteries. I have a matching cord and the buttons are easier to use during those awkard moments when trying to remove bras with one hand and plot a route with the other.
As for the Garmin - I enjoy outings with the yellow when I'm with Mix. Not only does yellow suit our daytime moods and my incessant need to forget stuff when out caching but I have found it's speed and accuracy is helpful when seeking a cache site that may be up to continually 40 meters away. Price is also a factor but he says he's not cheap. Don't believe him!
As for using both - Well fortunately for us we have never been in a position where I have had to take a bra off Mix. Should I be I'll be sure to note down what GPS I have with me at the time. Hopefully for both of us (and our wives, mussn't forget the wives) it won't be any time soon.
The Bronze.
"Oolong and Green teas help speed calorie burning.
Green teas has a high content of vitamins and minerals.
Black and green teas are full of antioxidants.
Tea helps fight cancer, heart disease and regulate cholesterol.
Tea boosts the immune system.
Tea Suppresses the appetite and inhibits excess body fat.
Tea fights harmful bacteria and viruses.
Tea may help strengthen bones with fluride and flavenoids.
Catechins in green tea may help reduce degradation of cartilage."
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We have the Garmin eTrex Yellow, and Garmin Foretrex 101 wrist mount.
If you want to spend the minimum amount of money then the eTrex yellow is impossible to beat.
The ForeTrex is the only option if you want the convenience of a wrist mount unit.
I found the Magellan Meridian series were:
A) Too big
B) Buttons aren't as easy to use one handed.
C) Don't have a lanyard attachment
D) Have an annoying start up "user agreement" you have accept every time you turn it on.
Other Magellan models may have fixed these issues, I don't know.
Garmin are by far the most popular brand for Geocaching.
I probably wouldn't go middle of the road, either choose a cheap non-mapping model or spend 2-3+ times the price for a good mapping model.
Remember, a $1000 GPS isn't really going to help you find caches any quicker or better, or be more accurate than a $100 basic unit.
EcoDave
If you want to spend the minimum amount of money then the eTrex yellow is impossible to beat.
The ForeTrex is the only option if you want the convenience of a wrist mount unit.
I found the Magellan Meridian series were:
A) Too big
B) Buttons aren't as easy to use one handed.
C) Don't have a lanyard attachment
D) Have an annoying start up "user agreement" you have accept every time you turn it on.
Other Magellan models may have fixed these issues, I don't know.
Garmin are by far the most popular brand for Geocaching.
I probably wouldn't go middle of the road, either choose a cheap non-mapping model or spend 2-3+ times the price for a good mapping model.
Remember, a $1000 GPS isn't really going to help you find caches any quicker or better, or be more accurate than a $100 basic unit.
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