hand held GPS
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 05, 2005 at 16:28
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Fishin' Dave
I have (had) a Lowrance Ifinder hand held GPS.
It's been rolling around in the consul for 6 months and used hand held when I need it.
I decided to mount in on a pod bracket off the dash - all flash like.
To cut a long story short - I let the smoke out and it doesn't work any more.
(I forgot there was a voltage reduction circuit in the cig plug socket and cut it off, wired it direct to 12 volts - and I'm an electronics tech - Mr XXXX has a lot to answer to - give me a break, it was a hot day).
I need another - should I buy the same again or is there something better?
What are most outback drivers using these days?
Sorry if this question has been asked to death - I can't find anything that helps me make the decision.
Thanks.
Dave >
Reply By: Davo - Saturday, Feb 05, 2005 at 16:45
Saturday, Feb 05, 2005 at 16:45
Dave,
I have a look at
http://www.gpsoz.com.au/
also - it might help if you can make your mind up if you want BOTH land mapping, plus marine mapping capability out of your hand-held.
The new Magellan Meridian's are pretty good. I've got a Magellan Meridian Gold (it's actually for sale for $400 pph if you'd like it)
My
pic at the moment would be the new Garmin GPS276C.
It's a great compromise between size and functionality; but hey - you're buying it, so you're best to have a look at one in the flesh IMHO.
I noticed that your username indicates some fishing interest; in unknown waters these little beauties are great; this is where the handhelds really come into their own. Magellan's Meridian Gold/Marine units are great for this application. I've seen them with the bluechart software loaded into them - very impressive. Just note that the software for maping doesn't come cheaply.
I hope I haven't confused you too much with the above.
I recommend doing some internet research, and maybe that will help in your decision.
Cheers,
Davo
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Reply By: Gajm (VIC) - Saturday, Feb 05, 2005 at 17:00
Saturday, Feb 05, 2005 at 17:00
Dave, if you are anywhere near Bayswater...or any Anaconda store go in there for a look, they have a large range of GPS stuck on a large board.
The good thing about it is they carry a few brands, and they are working units on display so you can see what you do and don't like. Plus the prices are pretty good, knocked 13% off when I asked, or they will beat any price you find by 10%...reckon this mob will put Rays out of business....Don'e work for them, just impressed with their range, and the sales people I talked to about GPS actualy had a clue!...I don't want to push you towards a certain brand or model, go have a look....Garmin are good tho lol
http://anaconda.com.au/ make sure you do the .au bit on that address tho
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