I have been using Garmins for a number of years and have been happy with both the product and company. They are constantly updating the software fro their recent products and when I have experienced a failure, the product is replaced, no questions asked! I do DO NOT use a bag for my GPS and keep it on the deck. I do use the West Marine floating case which offers a little protection. I always rinse in fresh water after every use and remove the batteries to dry the few drops of water that occasionally enter the battery compartment. I have used the GPS12 series since they came out. I currently have the 12 MAP and like it a lot. I have the topo CD and get accurate displays of even small islands and mangroves. I also have some of the other Garmin software and use it while traveling, especially when flying. I slide the optional antennae between the shade and the window. I guess that use is now history. Battery life is around 24 hours. I am saving my pennies for the 76 map, because it has more memory and I can download more maps for traveling. The screen has slightly better resolution as well. If you are looking for a basic (cheap?) unit, you may be better off getting a used 12 MAP. Cya! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Nov 07 2001 - 23:02:06 PST
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