legend HCx or vista HCx Is the compass worth the extra $
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No the compass is not worth it because (I hope) you would always have a conventional compass with you (if hiking) in case of loss or breakage of GPS.
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I would say yes. I don't leave my GPS on all the time, but with the battery life I could. I am stuck with my old battery conserving habits of turning it on only to check position and direction. I find it frustrating to have to walk in a straight line for 10ft to get a true heading, I hunt in heavy brush and it is hard to go straight in any direction for very long. I do carry a conventional compass but don't pull it out unless absolutely necessary, I prefer to use as few things at once as possible. I wish I had paid the extra $ for the electronic compass (found the difference of only $10 shopping the internet). I would say yes. I don't leave my GPS on all the time, but with the battery life I could. I am stuck with my old battery conserving habits of turning it on only to check position and direction. I find it frustrating to have to walk in a straight line for 10ft to get a true heading, I hunt in heavy brush and it is hard to go straight in any direction for very long. I do carry a conventional compass but don't pull it out unless absolutely necessary, I prefer to use as few things at once as possible. I wish I had paid the extra $ for the electronic compass (found the difference of only $10... » Read More I would say yes. I don't leave my GPS on all the time, but with the battery life I could. I am stuck with my old battery conserving habits of turning it on only to check position and direction. I find it frustrating to have to walk in a straight line for 10ft to get a true heading, I hunt in heavy brush and it is hard to go straight in any direction for very long. I do carry a conventional compass but don't pull it out unless absolutely necessary, I prefer to use as few things at once as possible. I wish I had paid the extra $ for the electronic compass (found the difference of only $10 shopping the internet). « Show Less
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only bonus is a barometer and a compass. Is it worth it too you? It wasn't to me.
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I love mine and use it for geocaching a lot. The only issue I have had with mine is the scroll bar being close to the edge of the screen and hard to move with a fingernail, but a twig always works if needed. As I told someone else, the only difference between the 710 and the 610 is the street maps. if you don't plan on using it in your car, you might save money. Make sure that you download the manual. Most of the people who complain here have never tried to learn about it. Thirty minutes with the manual, and it'll be yours. You might even want to look at the manual before you buy. It's free.
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The etrexH has a compass pointer that points to your GC and shows the distance to the GC. I have a Nuvi 750 and I don't remember it having the pointer. Because of this I would choose the etrexH for geocache hunting any day over the Nuvi.
311001
Hi. I like the one I bought, but it looks like the other one has a few more features. I'd go with that one.
406616
See the lorextechnology web site and look at the specifications for each. Not a lot of difference. Mostly software.
917370
This is the exact question I have now. I am leaning toward the 1300LM mainly cause of the lifetime updates of maps. any advice? Thanks!
1900982
I upgraded from Vista on 2 computers. it was a hands off success. Both of them work significantly better now.
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Linda, Sorry this comes so long after you posted. I was just looking at micro sd cards and saw this. The 530 HCX is the best choice. If this person spends time in the outdoors with other folks, he will use both the GPS and the radio. It also has all the NOAA Weather radio stations. Hope this wasn't too late! 2wltime
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Thanks for your reply. I used the Nuvi 350, in pedestrian mode, for my first hundred or so geocache finds, and it worked well, with a colored line leading to the cache. I then purchased an eTrex Venture HC because it was water resistant, sturdier for outdoor use, and easier to carry. I do like the compass pointer on it better for geocaching, but at first I missed the touchscreen of the Nuvi. (Note: The eTrex does not work for driving, and has only very simple maps, but is excellent for hiking or geocaching.) My next GPS will probably be a Dakota or Oregon--made for outdoor use but with a touchscreen. Thanks for your reply. I used the Nuvi 350, in pedestrian mode, for my first hundred or so geocache finds, and it worked well, with a colored line leading to the cache. I then purchased an eTrex Venture HC because it was water resistant, sturdier for outdoor use, and easier to carry. I do like the compass pointer on it better for geocaching, but at first I missed the touchscreen of the Nuvi. (Note: The eTrex does not work for driving, and has only very simple maps, but is excellent for hiking or geocaching.) My next GPS will probably be a Dakota or Oregon--made for outdoor use but with a... » Read More Thanks for your reply. I used the Nuvi 350, in pedestrian mode, for my first hundred or so geocache finds, and it worked well, with a colored line leading to the cache. I then purchased an eTrex Venture HC because it was water resistant, sturdier for outdoor use, and easier to carry. I do like the compass pointer on it better for geocaching, but at first I missed the touchscreen of the Nuvi. (Note: The eTrex does not work for driving, and has only very simple maps, but is excellent for hiking or geocaching.) My next GPS will probably be a Dakota or Oregon--made for outdoor use but with a touchscreen. « Show Less
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Hello,My experience with the GPSMAP 62 was not very good. The unit froze up several times during use and each time I had to restart the unit. Coworkers of mine use the GPSMAP 60 and really like it and I have heard the GPSMAP 64 is a good model. I recently purchased a Garmin Etrex 30 and I love it. I paid $200 and it's worth every penny. The new GLONASS technology in the etrex 30 is outstanding, I can be in the thickest timber canopy and still have >20' accuracy. I hope this helps.
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Right on the Garmin site! I studied the features of both units, and further down, they have a comparison chart. That's where I saw something a bit different noted on one unit over the other, so I went back to make sure I knew what it was and sure enough it was the part about how that unit shows the actual highway signs. You might have to click on something in the details to see a demo of what you'll see on the screen. I loaned our portable (old)Garmin to our daughter & was caught without it, so going to get this upgraded one to replace it & let her have the old one...
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Linda,Sorry this comes so long after you posted. I was just looking at micro sd cards and saw this. The 530 HCX is the best choice. If this person spends time in the outdoors with other folks, he will use both the GPS and the radio. It also has all the NOAA Weather radio stations.Hope this wasn't too late!2wltime
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I recommended the Line 6 UX2! Awesome interface, easy to use, looks awesome as well. And cheap!
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The 3.5 GB version comes with pre-loaded topo maps (hence the 62ST designation vice 62S). Not worth the extra money in my book, as you can download free (and probably better quality, though I haven't done any comparison myself) topo maps from various sites. Just google "free topo garmin maps" and you'll find them. I have the 62S (non-topo) and love it. It works great for geocaching; get a microSD card while you're at it, and you'll significantly boost that 1.7 GB. If you load topo maps, I recommend putting them on the device rather than on the card as they'll load more quickly. Hope that helps!
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I camped and hiked for a week in the White Mountains of NH this summer, and the Venture HC held enough of the 1:24,000 topo maps to hike for a week. Later, I did the same for a week in the Green Mountains and Berkshires. The trick is to plan your hikes at home on the computer, then load only what you need. This is not a GPS for driving. I like the HC, especially the price. The Garmin 24K maps are very good and worth the money in my opinion.
980693
I've had the 9500ix for about a year now. First one I've owned with GPS. The memory feature works good, and is constantly updated on my Mac. I have had very little issue with false alarms. This thing sees around corners surprisingly well. Haven't tried the max yet. Saved me some money between Phoenix and Flagstaff.
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I got the 200... It had better features and a very nice design. This unit is great for the price, you get the same features of units that cost in the 800 to 1000.00 range. It's worth getting. The units very lite, designed well, (looks cool) and has been extremely actuate for me, the gps function is also very handy in finding your way back to a good spot.