GPS

Just installed a Navman sleeve on my Ipaq with the street software which works well. Have loaded up Ozie Explorer and run Topo maps OK. Will be using Hema maps for a Simpson crossing. Backup unit is a Megallan 315.

if you're only going to be using it on a laptop then don't bother with a magellan / garmin / other name brand...

i bought a no name USB gps off ebay for about 60 bucks.... it is just as accurate as my magellan 330 and it cost me half as much for the entire gps as it would have just for a power / data cable for the magellan.

my 2 cents

cheers,

KG

Care to tell us if your $60 GPS was a private sale or a commercial site & if its a lone starter???

Thanks Ian

NEW Magellan MERIDIAN COLOR GPS

About $380au from the states. Has the works, and is one of the latest things.

YMMV

How long is a piece of string ?

What do you want to use it for ?
4WDing ? Hiking ? Motorcycling? Aviation ? Cycling ?
What is its primary use ?
What is its secondary use ? How much secondary use ?
Do you need street maps? Topo maps ? Auto-routing ?
How much robustness do you need ?
How much are you prepared to pay ?

The Garmin 72

it's tough, has heaps of features, floats and is very simple to use.

I bought the Garmin GPS76 - why? Couple of reasons - it is robust, dependable and as i do a lot of fishing as well as 4WDriving, it floats, gives early warning of anchor drag, shallow water, deep water - hey it's just a great piece of kit. Hooked up to the lap top and oziexplorer it also does everything I need for bush work as well.
But like everything else - horses for courses. (BTW I notice that the damn thing is now about $100 cheaper than I paid 6 months ago $340 or thereabouts at Johnny Appleseed)
Cheers
Pete

Here's a site that will help you answer that question
GPSInformation.net
Have a look at the first featured item on the list.

There are also a few good books around that are worth reading. Some of which are available here on EO.