I've got the eTrex Legend (a step down from the Vista). It's my first GPS so I don't have any comparison with another. I bought it in Nov. 2001 and had no problems all winter and spring when the leaves were gone. Now that summer is here, I have some trouble keeping a lock in the dense woods, but I think that's common with the built-in antennas. Mine has 8 meg (Vista 24 meg), which gives me enough room to download Metroguide maps for St. Louis from St. Charles, out to Jeff city, Rolla, Sikeston, Belleville, and Alton. It's like a Ford or Chevy, they do the same but the price determines the bells and whistles. (Not really, Chevy's are better!) ----- Original Message ----- From: Budlvr40@xxxxxxx To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 11:46 PM Subject: [GeoSTL] Just Wondering? Any and all responses would be appreciated!!! 6/14/02 -- What brand and model GPS do you guys/gals use? -- What do you like/dislike about your model -- Finally does anybody use or in the past used a Garmin gps12? -- Specially interested in what you switched to and if it is a lot better or just more bells and whistles ( nothing against them) This is purely for my information, am considering getting a new unit, have read lots of logs and reviews, but still indecisive! Also have been asked to recommend a unit for a friend who may get into caching, but will definetly use it sailing! Thanks in advance, Bob