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psion

2005-10-11, 11:48 pm

I have a garmin handheld GPS and looking for a larger unit.

What Im looking for is one with the largest display and the ability to
download other maps.

It will be used for street use and to download topo's for hunting and
offroad use also.

Any suggestions???

Dale Brisket

2005-10-12, 2:48 am

I'd go for a PDA (Dell Axim?) and a bluetooth receiver with a SiRFstar III
chipset. For street, TomTom, OCN, iGuidance, etc. For topos, Memory-Map is
the clear choice for serious trekkers.

"psion" < oregonsparkie@hotmai
l.com> wrote in message
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> I have a garmin handheld GPS and looking for a larger unit.
>
> What Im looking for is one with the largest display and the ability to
> download other maps.
>
> It will be used for street use and to download topo's for hunting and
> offroad use also.
>
> Any suggestions???

dtong22@yahoo.com

2005-10-12, 5:48 am

>I have a garmin handheld GPS and looking for a larger unit.

>What Im looking for is one with the largest display and the ability to
>download other maps.

the pda combination is the most flexible, multi-purpose and cost
effective solution

for off-road use you would need

http://www.otterbox.com/products/pd...hotos/index.htm

daniel

Doug at Travel by GPS

2005-10-12, 5:48 pm

I would not recommend a PDA for hunting unless there is such a thing as
a ruggedized, waterproof PDA/GPS combo that floats (please point me to
such a product if there is). And even though I do recommend a PDA/GPS
combo for business travelers (see: my article "Which GPS do I Buy" at
http://www.travelbygps.com/articles/which_GPS.php ) I further recommend
that you get the largest screen and best audio availalbe. I've tried
to navigate with my Palm T3 and it was very scary, unsafe experience,
without having to pull over or having someone else "nag-avate." As per
my article, which I admit was writen last November, I would point you
to a Garmin Quest, which I believe is about the largest pocket sized,
autorouting unit availiable which can also change from a verticle
(hiking) to horizontal (car) orientation. And as far as maps ( I
assume you live in U.S.) Garmin should have everything you need and if
they don't you have the option to create your own maps.
I hope this helps!
- Doug
www.TravelByGPS.com
Travel By GPS (tm) Maps Waypoints and Tracks to Adventure

psion

2005-10-12, 11:48 pm

WOW... I didnt realize there was that much to these units. I guess I
should have been more specific also. The unit Im looking for will be
used exclusively in a vehicle. I will use my handhelp garmin when out in
the field. I really appreciate everyones opinion.

Thanks,

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Doug at Travel by GPS wrote:
> I would not recommend a PDA for hunting unless there is such a thing as
> a ruggedized, waterproof PDA/GPS combo that floats (please point me to
> such a product if there is). And even though I do recommend a PDA/GPS
> combo for business travelers (see: my article "Which GPS do I Buy" at
> http://www.travelbygps.com/articles/which_GPS.php ) I further recommend
> that you get the largest screen and best audio availalbe. I've tried
> to navigate with my Palm T3 and it was very scary, unsafe experience,
> without having to pull over or having someone else "nag-avate." As per
> my article, which I admit was writen last November, I would point you
> to a Garmin Quest, which I believe is about the largest pocket sized,
> autorouting unit availiable which can also change from a verticle
> (hiking) to horizontal (car) orientation. And as far as maps ( I
> assume you live in U.S.) Garmin should have everything you need and if
> they don't you have the option to create your own maps.
> I hope this helps!
> - Doug
> www.TravelByGPS.com
> Travel By GPS (tm) Maps Waypoints and Tracks to Adventure
>

Dale Brisket

2005-10-13, 2:48 am

Again, in that case, either a PDA/bluetooth solution or a dedicated car unit
like one the TomTom Go or Magellan Roadmate. Of the two, I opted for the
former so I'd have the versatility of the PDA as well. On the trail or the
road, it serves me perfectly.

"psion" < oregonsparkie@hotmai
l.com> wrote in message
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> WOW... I didnt realize there was that much to these units. I guess I
> should have been more specific also. The unit Im looking for will be
> used exclusively in a vehicle. I will use my handhelp garmin when out in
> the field. I really appreciate everyones opinion.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ********************
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**
>
> Doug at Travel by GPS wrote:

Nigel Wade

2005-10-13, 5:48 pm

Doug at Travel by GPS wrote:

> I would not recommend a PDA for hunting unless there is such a thing
as
> a ruggedized, waterproof PDA/GPS combo that floats (please point me
to
> such a product if there is).

Otterbox - http://www.otterbox.com/products/pda_cases/faq.htm

--
Nigel Wade

helena

2005-10-13, 5:48 pm

Definitely check out the TomTom 700 for the bluetooth...I heard they
are $45 off at Circuit City this week!

psion

2005-10-14, 11:48 pm

Can I download a topo map into the tomtom? Or any other map for that
reason??

helena wrote:
> Definitely check out the TomTom 700 for the bluetooth...I heard they
> are $45 off at Circuit City this week!
>

Darren Griffin - PocketGPSWorld.Com

2005-10-15, 5:48 am

psion wrote:
> Can I download a topo map into the tomtom? Or any other map for that
> reason??

If you're talking about a GO device then no, it's road navigation only. You
can do this on a PocketPC by installaing a Topo app such as Memory-Map.

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Darren Griffin
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