Re: [Paddlewise] GPS options (again)

I researched Garmins, Magellans, and a few others before buying a Magellan
2000XL.  As a backpacker & kayaker, I chose it because it is more ruggedly
built and submersible/waterproof.  Recently I had a capsizing incident where
my GPS was totally immersed in salt water for more than a half hour --
without being contained in a drybag.  The unit stayed dry internally and it
continued to function without any problems.

Rob Nevitt  blumarbl_at_metro.net
38d26'59"N  122d42'29"W

-----Original Message-----
From: Bhansen97_at_aol.com <Bhansen97_at_aol.com>
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 12:38 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] GPS options (again)


>I apologize for bringing this to the group so soon after an exhaustive and
>excellent discussion of it. When the group discussed GPSs, I didn't think I
>one, so I didn't save the things which were written. Now I've decided that
I
>really should get a handheld GPS, and I'm asking for help. I'll need to
limit
>initial cost somewhat, hoping to keep it under $200.
>
>Both Garmin and Magellan make units which, by their descriptions, should be
>sufficient. Anything to choose between the two brands? Things to avoid like
>the plague? Specific features or models in that price range which are
>especially helpful?
>
>Any advice will be gratefully appreciated, either by return private e-mail
or
>by posts to the group. - Bill Hansen    Ithaca NY
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