GPS

[JonesNTN]

I would like to find one for traveling and just messing around with. I really don't want to blow alot of cash, but I would like to have one with as much detail as possible. Hwy, streets, etc. Does anybody have any experience or information that could help?

[Zane]

I have a Garmin ETrek and love the thing! Only $120, but doesn't do maps. They have some others out that have more features though..  

[LarryE]

im thinking about buying one myself, maybe something to hook to my pocket pc and laptop but has map capability to

[sincityZ71]

I have a Garmin 12Map.  It is awesome.  Has built in maps of countries, tons of info, especially for the interstate system, very accurate, etc.  You can also download topo maps of certain areas onto it so you have details of certain areas and all.  As the name of the model implies it has maps.  I highly recommend it.  The Garmin StreetPilot III (i think that is what it is called) is a really good GPS unit also, especially for vehicle use.   :thumb:

[Firetiger(MN)]

I've had a Lowrance Global Map 100 for about three years now and it's great.  I primarily use it for fishing, but it is handheld so it can be used anywhere.  Very accurate and can be interfaced with a PC to download maps and upload waypoints so that they can be saved.  

 

Lowrance recently came out with a new model (I-Finder), but it is not waterproof.  They still offer the GlobalMap 100 as well.

[99Silver6.0]

Ive got a Garmin eTrex Legend.  Has basamaps of the U.S. pre-loaded from factory.  Its great if your not looking for a unit with a huge screen to view maps.  You can hook it to a laptop running the Garmin Mapsource software and it will plot and track your movements on the laptop screen, pretty cool.  Mine has held up really well, even been dropped into water and still works.  Ran me 150 bucks and overall has suited my needs quite well.

[Z71]

I run a Garmin GPSMAP76. It is basically a marine GPS but works well on land also. You can download maps to it but I rarely use it that way.

 

Mainly I connect the GPS to my laptop and use the Topo software on it and never really look at the GPS itself.

 

You can't go wrong with a Garmin GPS, I would suggest buying software for your laptop (if you have one) and just connect the GPS through the serial connection. Just make sure that the model you decide on has the ability to do this.

 

[Cyclic]

I use the Garmin E-Map. I run a 32 meg memory card and have street level mapping and addressing for Dallas/Ft Worth, Austin, Killeen, Copperas Cove, San Antino, Springfield MO, a complete base map, and four counties of topographical mapping. Interfaces with computer and can use external antenna (I've maganetic mounted mine on roof of truck). It's pretty small hand held, 14 hour battery life in use. If you couldn.t tell I love mine. Will do every thing including telling you approaching turns and or streets and exits. Check out the Garmin sight for more info.................

http://www.garmin.com/

The closest new model to the E-Map is the E-Trex Vista. If you can find an E-Map I strongly recommend getting one. You can get up too a 128 meg card for the E-Map. The cables for all the Garmin GPS's can be made at home.

Check this sight out.................

http://www.pfranc.com/projects/g45contr/g45_idx.htm

[MarkD]

I highly recommend Garmin also.  Any of the E-trex line is great.  It helped me tremendously on my last fishing trip from the east coast to Davin Lake Canada.

[HillHound]

I have a Garmin ETrek and love the thing! Only $120, but doesn't do maps. They have some others out that have more features though..  

I have one of those too, but it's the Hunter's edition with camoflage and hunting/fishing calendar and moon phases.  Also tells you what time the sun rises and sets.

 

I used it to check my speedometer when I put larger than stock size tires on my truck.