[GeoStL] Re: New Garmin Units

  • From: Sara Carter <beancounter2b@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 17:45:35 -0700 (PDT)

I will be adding a pda eventually.  My husband really wants a GPS with maps 
(like my Vista), so here it the perfect opportunity for me to upgrade the GPS.

Jim Everman <everman@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:-
> Not owning either it's hard to say for sure but here's my take.

> The IQ is an expensive PDA and GPS in one ($550) but I hear
> battery life is very short, like several hours. Also, if you'd
> break it, that would probably knock out both features. 

> Where as if you already own a PDA, you can save some $$'s buying
> just the GPS. If you need a PDA too, it leaves you with lot's
> of options such as PPC or Palm, wireless or bluetooth, $100 to
> $600 cost range, etc.

> Still, you need to decide if you want to carry just one gadget
> or 2. 

> I'm sure you'll get LOT'S of replies on this one.

> Rich

How about an inexpensive PDA for someone who has no use for one other
than geocaching? (And has an e-trex)

Geo Jim

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