Marcos Peguero
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posted August 11, 2005 04:32 PM
GPS
I whant to buy a gps, I will use it for the bike, top speed and those things and also one that can keep record from diferent points that I mark, etc
simple, cheap, Im not a fanatic of complicated electronic stuff.
   
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted August 11, 2005 06:10 PM
the Etrex legend is a very nice unit for the money. It will be the next one i buy for work. I have used the Magellen and the Garmin12 and the Etrex is the easiest to use.
For my next bike GPS I will have Street Pilot IIIc....its very pricey, but a very nice unti, with many, many features. I wnat the color screen and the options to down load maps for whatever area I am riding in at the time, and it will transfer to the car easy enough......
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lietoome
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posted August 11, 2005 06:26 PM
 Edited By: redelk on 11 Aug 2005 20:12
Marcos, best bang for the buck....its what I use, and I love it.
http://www.gpsdiscount.com/products/index.html?p=624
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redelk
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posted August 11, 2005 07:10 PM
There is only one that meets all you asked for
Cheap, easy to use, stores waypoints and records top speed?
Garmin eTrex Ledgend. Can be found for about $135.
Features
Trip computer: Current/average speed, resetable max speed, trip timer/distance
Waypoints/Icons: 1,000 w/programable name and graphic symbol
Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks
Route: 20 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints
Technical Stuff
Update Rate: 1 second, continuous
Accuracy: Position: less than 10' / Velocity: 0.1 MPH steady state
Internal Memory: 8 MB
Data storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
Interfaces: PC serial cable (included)
Size: 4.4"H x 2.0"W x 1.2"D
Display: 2.1"H x 1.1"W high-contrast LCD w/backlighting
Weight: 5.3 ounces with batteries
Power: 2 AA batteries
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use)
Built in map includes:
National, state-level roads and railroads
Many local roads in or near urban areas
Small lakes, major streams, and rivers
Database of interstate exits businesses within about ΒΌ mile of exit, including: restaurants, gas, hotels, medical facilities, shopping malls, and ATMs
I have a Garmin GPSIII for over 10 years and it has been bullet proof. Not to mention that Garmin's customer and repair service is the best I have ever experienced with any product I have ever owned in my life. GPS or otherwise.
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redelk
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posted August 11, 2005 07:14 PM
BTW - There is more than one version of the eTrex. The Legend is the best bang for the buck.
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ZX12boricua
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posted August 11, 2005 07:18 PM
Etrex Legend
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Marcos Peguero
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posted August 12, 2005 02:51 AM
Thanks a lot
The maps wont be of any use here in RD, but in the places Im working there is no road anyway.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted August 12, 2005 06:54 AM
If you dont need maps, then you can go to a lower grade Etrex and pick one up for less than $100 US......we were getting them with military discount for $89 US over in the desert.
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Megabyte
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posted August 12, 2005 10:31 AM
How is the B/W screen on the Garmin eTrex Ledgend ? Is it worth another $100 for the C model?
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lietoome
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posted August 12, 2005 11:56 AM
Edited By: lietoome on 12 Aug 2005 12:58
you can pick up the entry level garmin for less than $100, and they are bulletproof. I've used them in the army for about 6 years now. for the extra $40 bucks, there are a lot of cool extras and the maps come in great when travelling. I'd splurge, but the cheap one will do what you were initially asking about.
you will be glad you upgraded to this:
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DaveInDaytona
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posted August 12, 2005 01:02 PM
Go Garmin. Best products and best support.
Here's what I sometimes use mine for:
http://www.daytonasportbikeriders.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1309
I have an old Vista (and a iQue,and a .....) that I put on the bike.
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frEEk
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posted August 12, 2005 03:36 PM
Dave, the software u have pictured there, it comes with the garmin?
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DaveInDaytona
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posted August 12, 2005 03:50 PM
It does with some of them, depends on the model. But it is from Garmin.
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redelk
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posted August 12, 2005 04:24 PM
... and the NAME of that software sir?
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lietoome
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posted August 12, 2005 05:08 PM
not sure what software that is, but if you go to this link, you can see which software is compatible with the legend.
http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexLegend/
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DaveInDaytona
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posted August 12, 2005 05:09 PM
Mapsource
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/
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