Cheap GPS
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Niko
Can anyone tell me if you think $229 for a brand new Etrex is too cheap?
Reply By: FatAlbert - Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 12:46
Monday, Nov 24, 2003 at 12:46
This is a good basic GPS. I prefer it over the newer model Geko because you can actually see the readouts it if you mount on the dash board.
The one thing that I wish Garmin had put into this unit is beeper. If you program in a waypoint then when you approach a waypoint you can drive straight past it if you are not careful - A message comes on the screen saying that you are approaching a waypoint but you normally have youre eyes on the road looking for the turnoff.
Apart from that it's reliable and robust.
FatAlbert
(PS: The manufactures make a fortune on the accessories. If you plan on entering waypoints in or connecting it to a PC/Laptop buy the cable unless you can make one yourself).
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Follow Up By: Member - Rohan K - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 11:53
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 11:53
And a really good place to buy the Garmin cables cheaply is
GPSOZSmile, you're on ExplorOz
Rohan (
Sydney - on the QLD side of the Harbour
Bridge)
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