which gps to buy

liesreality · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject: which gps to buy

I have a gps that I use in your car. It takes me to a certain address, but doesnt allow me to type in coordinates of lat/log. I usually type in the coordinates in google maps, then find a address close to the place and drive there. After that i get out and walk somewhat blindly to the place.

Does anyone know of a nice gps that you can type in the coordinates and does a good job of not losing signal.

Thanks. Very Happy

GlassCurtain · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: which gps to buy

I have a Garmin eTrex Legend. It works like a champ and is pretty cheap now since it's older. You can find them for about 100 bucks.

liesreality · Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 7:31 pm Post subject: RE: which gps to buy

thank-you! Very Happy

I will probably buy this.

Any downsides to it that you see?

gimpface · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:53 am Post subject: Re: which gps to buy

Seconding the eTrex. Mine is awesome.

liesreality · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject: RE: which gps to buy

Thanks to you both. I have now ordered one. Very Happy

GlassCurtain · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: RE: which gps to buy

liesreality · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:13 pm Post subject: RE: which gps to buy

Thanks. So far i have been lucky also, by just driving and walking over to the areas, and hoping i come across them. Just thought this might be easier. Hmm....i wonder how much the road maps are. Anyways, i'm going to give it a try as soon as it comes in.

Thanks again.

liesreality · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:32 pm Post subject: RE: which gps to buy

I wanted to post and update to this thread.

I agree with the suggestion on the gps. It works awesome. I have not done any updates to the maps, so it may work even better.

I do want to add that i also now have a gps nuvi 350, which allows you to type in coordinates w/the help of certain sites into the gps, and gives you driving directions, the the rest of the directions on foot. Sometimes it thinks your driving while your on foot, but at least it still gives you the "flag", so you can find your destination. Very Happy

Cerealkiller · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: which gps to buy

Thanks for the tip on the eTrax. I have a gps but it sucks for UE.

liesreality · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:00 pm Post subject: RE: which gps to buy

I can understand that. I had a gps that was okay only for road travel to an address, but not to coordinates. the etrex works fine. The other gps is also a good, because with it you can get directions in your car and then off the road information. The etrex does a bit better off the road though.

fbears · 0-99 Poster Joined: 24 Apr 2012 Posts: 5 Usergroups: None

eTrex is what i have been using as well and i have been keen on updating it just to keep the streets and all all up to date since it will really help a lot more if it is so that you can get to the place better and easier. also i have been using a gps app on my iphone sometimes and i enjoy using it as well plus its very hand since it is in my phone so i never forget it at home

liesreality · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject: RE: which gps to buy

Aww.....I never updated mine, so i guess that would have helped, LOL> Very Happy

It works great though without the updates. I have been using a Garmin for the road, and it allows you to type in coordinates also. It does a fairly good job, but not as good as the etrex when your off the road.