Hi everyone
I am looking at purchasing a gps capable of uploading maps on to it
Any suggestion on models make and/ or suppliers ( i live on hobart but do shop online)
Thanks
Lyndon
GPS
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Re: GPS
by pazzar » Tue 19 Jul, 2011 7:43 pm
I'd check out the Garmin 62CsX. I have the model below and it is pretty bombproof. It is easy to use, and you can upload most maps onto it.
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Re: GPS
by Tony » Tue 19 Jul, 2011 7:54 pm
Hi Rooboy,
I just got myself a 62S , I am still learning to use it, I have just worked out how to put custom maps into it, much better than Garmin Maps.
If I had the money I probably got one of these, Montana-650t
Tony
I just got myself a 62S , I am still learning to use it, I have just worked out how to put custom maps into it, much better than Garmin Maps.
If I had the money I probably got one of these, Montana-650t
Tony
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Re: GPS
by bluewombat » Tue 19 Jul, 2011 8:55 pm
Hi Rooboy
there is quite a lot of GPS discussion in the techno-babble and equipment sections of the forum that will give you a good understanding of what is out there and what may suit your needs
cheers
bw
there is quite a lot of GPS discussion in the techno-babble and equipment sections of the forum that will give you a good understanding of what is out there and what may suit your needs
cheers
bw
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Re: GPS
by telopea truncata » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 4:18 pm
Got me a Garmin 60CSx , great coverage , Johnson Marine at the waterfront have a good range of GPS , great service as well
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Re: GPS
by michael_p » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 7:23 pm
Can I also suggest a visit to: http://www.gpsaustralia.net/forums/index.php?. A great site with lots of information.
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Re: GPS
by jip1001 » Thu 28 Jul, 2011 9:06 pm
I have the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx and absolutely love it. It is small but has very clear maps (same as the Tasmap 1:25000 series) and the battery lasts 22 hours. It is also waterproof. I wouldn't have anything else (except on my bike were I have the Garmin Edge!!)
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Re: GPS
by Lagaro » Fri 29 Jul, 2011 9:59 am
jip1001 wrote:I have the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx and absolutely love it. It is small but has very clear maps (same as the Tasmap 1:25000 series) and the battery lasts 22 hours. It is also waterproof. I wouldn't have anything else (except on my bike were I have the Garmin Edge!!)
Yes I agree this is a good GPS (I have been using one for past 3 years) but 3x important things!
1. The maps available for it are not comparable to Tasmap 1:25000, they may look alright but experience has shown me MASSIVE discrepancy.
having said that for my price bracket it beats anything else.
2. 22 Hours with lithium battery and good reception (certain types of rainforest kill reception on this when the Garmin models that have the stubby little antenna still work)
3. Definitely not waterproof but will work again once dried out!
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