Gps

L33T35T 4Runner · 08-20-2003, 09:37 PM

does GPS have a monthy cost of some kind? my friend is getting a new Trans Am after he totaled his first one (RIP Cassidy) due to a stuck throttle. The speedometer only goes up to 80, but he can pass that relativly fast. i told him about Steve's GPS unit and how it tells the realtime speed, and he was very interested.

also.. steve, if you see this, can you point me in the direction of your GPS unit?

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TDiddy · 08-20-2003, 09:41 PM

No fees, at least with these handhelds.

www.garmin.com

Robinhood150 · 08-20-2003, 09:45 PM

No, there is no fee, the government got something right. If your friend wants a gps for actual gps functions, like finding places doing geocaching etc, then the minimum I would get is the garmin legend (that's mine). It only has 8 megs of memory which is only enough room for about 1 map uploaded from the CD. 1 map is good for all of SF, but not for LA. I wish I had gotten the vista that tom has...it has more memory.

I don't know anything about the magellens though.

TDiddy · 08-21-2003, 07:55 AM

24 MB baby!!

Actually the only real reason I got it was b/c I was able to get in on that rebate, and also use up Cabela's points. Otherwise it may have been a bit too expensive.

**UKMyers** · 08-21-2003, 09:30 AM

Tom you must have the Vista like me!

***Corey*** · 08-21-2003, 09:34 AM

Whatcha guy's paying for the Vista?
I may be upgrading to it later.

TDiddy · 08-21-2003, 09:40 AM

Yep Joey, I got mine about a week after you got yours!

Corey, I got mine through Cabelas - they list it as regular price $349, on sale for $299. I'm sure that price will be good till spring, as it was listed in their big fall catalog.

Garmin had a $50 rebate a few months back, which made it even more attractive. Between that and my Cabelas points, I was able to get one for a little under $200.

Steve said they run rebates on the etrex models fairly regularly, so if you're not in a hurry, I'd hold out for that.

SLC Punk · 08-21-2003, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Robinhood150
I don't know anything about the magellens though.

I just bought my dad a Magellen Meridian Platinum. That thing is sweet!! Its only got 16mb, but if he needs more memory he can always buy a card. Its got pretty much everything on it stock!

To answer original question, there is not monthly fee.

joshik · 10-27-2003, 12:27 PM

can u buy a bigger memory card for the legend? im looking into buying either the legend or the vista. the legend has all i want and a good price! the vista has more memory and alti and a compass. otherwise its about the same yeh?

also, you can hook up an external antenna right?

Robinhood150 · 10-27-2003, 02:34 PM

No, the legend and the Vista do not have expandable memory, nor can you add an external antenna. But, I believe you can add a signal re-sender which basically takes the signal from an external antenna and sends it to the gps. This is in contrast to the higher end gps's which have an available plug in antenna. I'd assume the plug in antenna's work better.

The legend is OK and does everything the Vista does (pretty much). If you're going to be using it for long trips then you better have a laptop with you so you can upload the maps as drive. If you're on a budget then the legend is ok, but if you afford it, then splurge for the vista.

Also look into the magellens, they have expandable memory.

calrockx · 10-27-2003, 02:57 PM

is there a site where you can compare various gps models? i want to get one, but i don'te even know what features are available for me to choose from, besides the obvious gps location.

Glenn · 10-27-2003, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by calrockx
is there a site where you can compare various gps models? i want to get one, but i don'te even know what features are available for me to choose from, besides the obvious gps location.

Maybe here:

http://gpsinformation.net/

joshik · 10-27-2003, 06:18 PM

i need it for street navigation if i get lost

. im horrible at directions...

but ill probably use it most for wheeling, and i do a lot of dirt biking... and we find tons of trails out in the hills and, me again being horrible at directions... will map out the trails.

joshik · 10-27-2003, 06:53 PM

i need it for street navigation if i get lost

. im horrible at directions...

but ill probably use it most for wheeling, and i do a lot of dirt biking... and we find tons of trails out in the hills and, me again being horrible at directions... will map out the trails.

Robinhood150 · 10-27-2003, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by joshik
i need it for street navigation if i get lost . im horrible at directions...

Haha, me too. I'm lost without my gps now and that's not a good thing. www.geocaching.com has some message boards you can do research on. If I were to do it again I would research the magellans more because their screens are bigger. I don't know anything about their interface or their functions though.

Hmmm...with you living near LA you might want to go for the larger memory. I believe the map on the CDrom for LA is split up into (3) 8 meg maps which means if you travel around the city you might need all 24 megs to navigate all of LA. The legend won't do that.

08-20-2003, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	No, there is no fee, the government got something right. If your friend wants a gps for actual gps functions, like finding places doing geocaching etc, then the minimum I would get is the garmin legend (that's mine). It only has 8 megs of memory which is only enough room for about 1 map uploaded from the CD. 1 map is good for all of SF, but not for LA. I wish I had gotten the vista that tom has...it has more memory. I don't know anything about the magellens though. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

08-21-2003, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-27-2003, 12:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	can u buy a bigger memory card for the legend? im looking into buying either the legend or the vista. the legend has all i want and a good price! the vista has more memory and alti and a compass. otherwise its about the same yeh? also, you can hook up an external antenna right? __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

10-27-2003, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	No, the legend and the Vista do not have expandable memory, nor can you add an external antenna. But, I believe you can add a signal re-sender which basically takes the signal from an external antenna and sends it to the gps. This is in contrast to the higher end gps's which have an available plug in antenna. I'd assume the plug in antenna's work better. The legend is OK and does everything the Vista does (pretty much). If you're going to be using it for long trips then you better have a laptop with you so you can upload the maps as drive. If you're on a budget then the legend is ok, but if you afford it, then splurge for the vista. Also look into the magellens, they have expandable memory. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

10-27-2003, 02:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,742	is there a site where you can compare various gps models? i want to get one, but i don'te even know what features are available for me to choose from, besides the obvious gps location. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

08-20-2003, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	No fees, at least with these handhelds. www.garmin.com

08-21-2003, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	24 MB baby!! Actually the only real reason I got it was b/c I was able to get in on that rebate, and also use up Cabela's points. Otherwise it may have been a bit too expensive.

08-21-2003, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Yep Joey, I got mine about a week after you got yours! Corey, I got mine through Cabelas - they list it as regular price $349, on sale for $299. I'm sure that price will be good till spring, as it was listed in their big fall catalog. Garmin had a $50 rebate a few months back, which made it even more attractive. Between that and my Cabelas points, I was able to get one for a little under $200. Steve said they run rebates on the etrex models fairly regularly, so if you're not in a hurry, I'd hold out for that.

10-27-2003, 06:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	i need it for street navigation if i get lost . im horrible at directions... but ill probably use it most for wheeling, and i do a lot of dirt biking... and we find tons of trails out in the hills and, me again being horrible at directions... will map out the trails. __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

10-27-2003, 06:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
joshik Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bellflower Posts: 911	i need it for street navigation if i get lost . im horrible at directions... but ill probably use it most for wheeling, and i do a lot of dirt biking... and we find tons of trails out in the hills and, me again being horrible at directions... will map out the trails. __________________ 2003 4Runner Limited 4wd V8. Bone stock except for the Nitto All Terrains. My Rig 91 Ext Cab 4x4 Yota, black with 4" front IFS trailmaster lift, 3" Downey rear springs, Downey Rubicon extended shackles, and 2" body lift. 35" BFG M/T w/ 4.56. Centerforce II clutch, Rancho 5000s all around and Rancho traction bar, K&N Air filter, Flowmaster, ARB Rear Diff Air Locker, Custom "Mad Eyes" light covers, Extended Diff Breathers, Hella Vision Plus Headlights. My Rig

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