Message posted by MI on September 28, 2004 at 8:17:42 PST:
There are so many GPS units made by a few companies, it gets confusing. "Model Shock" sets in and you say to yourself "forget it!!". Can we just narrow it down to the Garmin eTrex family and discuss which one is better than the other, with accessories, by personal experience,research or word of mouth?? Nobody wants to make a financial mistake and I'm sure they are all good but which one should a person purchase? If someone is definately particular about Magellan then I guess it's ok to mention it. Point is, I wanted one on my last trip to Rachel (03-07Sep04) but was afraid I'm buying the wrong one and said "forget it". Now I guess I'm asking advise for me and anyone else interested in this thread. I prefer NO links, NO lengthy technical specifications if possible, just plain English please. Here are a few to talk about: Garmin GPS 18 / CF Que 1620
Garmin GPS Accessories
Garmin GPS Etrex Family (Vista, Camo, Legend, Venture, Summit)
Garmin GPS Forerunner Series
Garmin GPS Foretrex Series
Garmin GPS Geko Series (GPS 12, 12XL, 12CX, 12MAP, 38, 40, 45, 45XL, 48, GPSMAP 60C/60CS)
Garmin GPS Ique 3200
Garmin GPS Ique 3600
Garmin GPS Legend C Color
Garmin GPS Quest
Garmin GPS Rino Series
Garmin GPS Software
Garmin GPS StreetPilot 2610
Garmin GPS StreetPilot 2620
Garmin GPS V / StreetPilot III
Garmin GPS Vista C Color
Garmin GPSMAP 276C
Garmin GPSMAP 60C / 60CS
Garmin GPSMAP 76 / 76S
Garmin GPSMAP 76C / 76CS
Garmin Marine GPSMAP 172C
Garmin Marine GPSMAP 178C
Magellan GPS Explorist Series
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