Re: [Paddlewise] Introduction&GPSChoice?

Tom, et al.


A word on the Garmin GPSMAP 76s....

It's awesome, waterproof/floats, and get this, you can get it at
FOGDOG.COM for 25% off using coupon code (FOGSALE)..

I just bought one for $267.30,(Retail is $450.00) which may seem like 
alot, except the
screen is large, highly readable; the unit is compatible with Garmin's
BlueChart basemaps....

this unit looks to me like "Best of Show" for nautical users......

See the Garmin link below for info on BlueChart mapping options:

http://www.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/bluechartCD.jsp

hope this helps,

Simeon


On Sunday, December 29, 2002, at 05:53 AM, Tom LeTourneau wrote:

> Marsanne,
>
> Everybody will cast their vote for various GPS units. Most folks love
> their own units best, but truth be known, most units today are all
> marvels of technology and plenty useable.
On Sunday, December 29, 2002, at 05:53 AM, Tom LeTourneau wrote:

> Marsanne,
>
> Everybody will cast their vote for various GPS units. Most folks love 
> their own units best, but truth be known, most units today are all 
> marvels of technology and plenty useable.
>
> I've only owned two: a Garmin Etrex Vista and a Magellan Meridian 
> (Marine). I like the Magellan... mostly due to its size. It can easily 
> be held in the hand, yet is large enough for easy front button use, 
> and has a large, readable screen. It floats, is immersion proof, has 
> unlimited map storage capacity (due to interchangeable memory sticks), 
> is white and blue (for easy visibility while floating). It is not the 
> least expensive, but under $400 when software and memory purchased 
> with it. Try amazon.com or EBay or GPSDiscount.com
>
> The Vista is smaller (some consider that a plus), has a higher 
> resolution (but much smaller) screen, and is about the same price as 
> the Magellan. High quality unit!
>
> I would love to try the Garmin GPSMap 76s. It has the larger, but 
> higher-resolution screen, same size as Magellan Marine, plenty of 
> storage (24MB). It is a more expensive unit though.
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