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Old 03-30-2010, 11:33 AM
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Default What handheld GPS do YOU use?

Preferably one that's still in production.

I need one, and there's sooo many models out there, I want to get some opinions from people who actually have them. Preferably a model that can remember waypoints so I can record trails.
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Why would you hold it in your hand?
....Mine came with a suction cup for the windshield.
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i use my phone and it SUCKS!!! i'm also looking for some reviews
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I have an E-trex Legend... I really am not thrilled about its under canopy performance. My kids and I play around in the summer doing Geo-caching and it seems to lose track at a critical point about 40 or 50% of the time.
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i have the garmin nuvi. It was only 150 and its great there's a setting on it for off road and it shows you where the nearest major roads are just in case your in uncharted territory and get lost
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I use my droid
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Garmin GPS60csx.

Its a great one, with a vibrant display and easy to use features.
Its not just bare bones, so if you just want something to record waypoints get something simpler. This has barometric altimeter, electronic compass, and detailed maps to view.

I really love it. I actually appreciate how its not touch screen like the newer Colorado model, as using a touch screen with gloves or whatever is dang hard. Buttons won't fail like a screen might. strong signal everywhere, gotta love this thing. Garmin makes great products.
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I was certainly looking at the GPS60CSX. Looked like a really great model, but my luck I'd buy it and find out it was a pile of turds. :-/
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I was certainly looking at the GPS60CSX. Looked like a really great model, but my luck I'd buy it and find out it was a pile of turds. :-/
well i've had mine for years, still works great.

have you seen those Astro or Rhino series ones? Those things are sweet.
You can track your dogs or have a visual picture of where your buddies are when they radio in. that'd be awesome.


anyway, yeah I'd stand behind the GPS60csx. Willing to answer questions about it too.
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i have a map60csx also. i can't say enough about garmin when it comes to gps. there's nothing better.
i've had a top of the line magellan triton. i returned it a week later.
i also have a lowrance, it's a good unit too, but pales in comparison to the 60.
the only downfall, and it's moot, that the map60 has is it only stores 10 tracks. even with a memory card. unless i haven't figured it out yet. but i've had it for a few years now.
i wouldn't replace it for anything other than another garmin.

i have 3 gps units, a street nav nuvi for the street, the map60 for the trails and an etrex for the mtb.
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Garmin GPS60csx.

Its a great one, with a vibrant display and easy to use features.
Its not just bare bones, so if you just want something to record waypoints get something simpler. This has barometric altimeter, electronic compass, and detailed maps to view.

I really love it. I actually appreciate how its not touch screen like the newer Colorado model, as using a touch screen with gloves or whatever is dang hard. Buttons won't fail like a screen might. strong signal everywhere, gotta love this thing. Garmin makes great products.
This is what I own, I had the Vista, this by far superior and actually works under a canopy of tree cover. I would suggest this unit as well.
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Mapquest.... and if I fold it up just right, it will almost fit in my palm. I had been looking for a GPS but I cant break down for one just yet. I want to get the leaks and crap done first.
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Have the Delorme Pn-40 its a great gps coupled with the software its fantastic.
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motorola cliq with google maps
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