GPS Stolen & I'm Now Lost

Good one, but even my space cruiser needs nav aids

Thanks Andrew - I have similar thoughts - my old Garmin sat on the dash in all temperaures that I would have thought would melt it, but it never even looked like stopping but some of the fancy ones seem to have some very good features

Can vouch for the GPS76. I have had one since 2000 which has sat on the dash of 2 cars ever since. Powered on 24/7 and has not had a problem except the protective lens is starting to go a little milky. Still easy to read and the LCD does not go black in the heat.

My criteria when I bought it was (in order):
-> Screen resolution
-> Computer conectability
-> External antenna cabapility
-> High waypoint and track storage
-> Solid mount (however this has broken and the bitumin pads suck)

The Garmin eTrex range is very good and there is a great range of units with all maner of features. Link -> www.gme.net.au/garmin/outdoor.php

If I were to upgrade, I would probably get something a little smaller than the GPS76. Don't care about all the maps etc as I use it with a permantly mounted PDA primarily and laptop secondly. As long as it can leave a breadcrumb trail and can store a lot of waypoints and tracks, I am happy (in case the PDA comes to grief).

Have also got a 32CH Bluetooth GPS used with my PDA phone for work which I have had for around a month. Works a treat also but is so small I am worried I will loose it.

Regards
David

Now Greg your making it a bit complex for a simple Klingon warrior.
Mostly I use it in the car only (very occasional bush walking)
I could see an advantage it it had suburban maps, but primary use is in the Bush
Occasional use it connected to laptop - one day if I make up a bracket I would use a laptop more often
Thanks

Oh Gaaawd..........Uncle Donut is going Hi Tech?...I gotta see this...LOL

Now listen here you donut muncher, I have been low tech for all my life and now I'm upgrading. LOL
Even an old codger like you could work these things out. I do reserve my comments cos I know it would be way beyond Roachies capabilities. LOL

Forgot to mention Trekkie, If you want the best thing around and you lots of money like most of the fourby owners on this site, I would actually go for a Garmin 7200

www.ja-gps.com.au/garmin_sp7200_1.htm

It does the best of both worlds:

7-inch touch-screen. Designed for larger vehicles such as RVs, it comes preloaded with City Navigator NT detailed maps for Australian city and rural areas. Also runs Ozi CE. Advanced sunlight-readable display. Remote control included.

Only $1939 and you can even put a reversing camera into also. If you get one, you can send it to me if you like to test for the first 12mths or so. LOL

Trekkie, I've gotta back Doug up here, he put me on to the Garmin Quest which I bought online through ja, it arrived 2 days later & I can't fault it.
With the mapping software supplied I can create my routes & waypoints on the pc & download to the quest and any tracks that I have created on the quest can be uploaded to the pc... a great tool, looking forward to using it on our 5 week trip to the Kimberley's in July.

Cheers,
John D

I use GPS and paper maps together.
It's an invaluable tool that keeps you on the correct track.
I know quite a few people that can't use their GPS properly, but that doesn't make it an unnecessary tool.
Grab a hold of somebodies unit, find out how to use it and you'll probably be amazed at it's virtues.(make sure they know how to )
What happens when you arrive at a track intersection your not sure about your position and that happens sometimes. The GPS will give you co-ords so you can plot your position.
It will also allow you to detour and then the little bugger will tell you which direction to keep heading back for.
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