[GeoStL] Re: SPAM-HIGH: Re: GPS units

From: "zeke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <zeke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:08:53 -0800
If you attend the winter potluck, you'll have lots of chances to check out 
various makes and models from other geocachers.

My two cents.

Zeke (ZLA)

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 From: "Tom Wolpert" <tom_wolpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2:58 PM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: SPAM-HIGH: [GeoStL] Re: GPS units

   In handheld recreational units:   Basic unit = smaller black and white 
display, no maps (or ability to add maps), may or may not have paperless 
geocaching, physical buttons Midrange unit = larger color display, at least 
the ability to add maps, paperless geocaching, physical buttons or touch, 
no sensors or camera Highend unit = larger color display, maps, paperless 
geocaching, usually touch, includes at least electronic compass and 
barometer, may include camera   Look for paperless geocaching if that's 
what you want it for. IMO, the ability to at least add maps is important. 
Beware of the additional cost of maps. If you don't need road routing 
(which is usually poor in handhelds anyway), consider the map/imagery 
subscription services from Garmin or DeLorme (for their own units).  
Sensors are a bell and whistle for most people, although the electronic 
compass allows you to see "direction to your target" when standing still.  
(They can all show you direction to your target and an on-screen compass 
when moving.) Touch vs. physical buttons is a matter of taste, but do be 
aware of possible touch difficulties when wearing gloves.   Most geocachers 
are Garmin users. If you want to consider others, look at DeLorme and 
Magellan. Garmin in particular has excellent comparison capabilities on 
their web site. Look for "On the Trail" as a starting place for handheld 
recreational units.    If you want to look, touch and play with a variety 
of units, visit REI. You might even find a knowledgable sales rep - or not. 
Visit during off hours if you want to play extensively. You can't beat 
their returns policy, but you will pay list price. Their member 
discounts/points did not apply to GPSrs the last time I checked.   In most 
cases, you can buy at a discount online (for example, Amazon). Be sure to 
buy only from reputable sources and beware of used/refurbished/gray market 
sellers.   Although I have not used one personally, the new (emphasize new 
- not to be confused with the less capable earlier eTrex models) Garmin 
eTrex series looks like a lot of bang for the buck. This is the eTrex 
10/20/30 line. All are paperless. The 10/20/30 pretty much fit the 
basic/midrange/highend categories above. I wouldn't buy the 10 (no maps), 
but the 20 and 30 are likely OK. But these are relatively new units and are 
not likely to be discounted yet. 
 If you have a specific unit in mind, post here, in the SLAGA FB group, or 
come to an event. Somebody who owns one will give you an earfull :-D.   Tom 
(twolpert) 

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 From: Patricia Hutchison <patriciahutchison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, January 9, 2013 2:30:32 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] GPS units

I'm not sure I'm doing this correctly, but here goes.  I'm starting to 
research GPS units in preparation for attending MOGA.  I don't know where 
to start.  There are lots of units and vendors out there and I don't know 
what to look for.  Currently, my GPS is the Geocaching app on my iPhone 4, 
which has a lousy battery life.  Suggestions on what features I should look 
for in a unit would be appreciated.  Thanks!
Spiritwolf922
[GeoStL] Re: SPAM-HIGH: Re: GPS units

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