Your thoughts on GPS units
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From: Georgia
Your thoughts on GPS units
I am considering getting a GPS unit for my 2002 F350 PSD 4x4 CC SB. Would like one that I can move from the truck to my bass boats (I have 3 believe it or not). Any suggestions?
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I've got a Magellan Meridian Platinum handheld.
The base software includes basic roads and waypoints but I bought the add-on street maps and marine maps. This thing works no matter where I go, and it claims to be water resistent and floats.
The base software includes basic roads and waypoints but I bought the add-on street maps and marine maps. This thing works no matter where I go, and it claims to be water resistent and floats.
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I use a Garmin gps 176 on my Bass boat and occasionally in the vehicle. I personaly like the smaller screen size, although many people prefer them larger. The boat also has a Lowrance LMS 160 that has a GPS but it is fairly lame so I just use it for the fish finder and have a seperate Ram mount for the Garmin.
I have the regional water downloaded onto a chip and the detail is outstanding. The "base" road map program that is already on it has never failed to show the road I was on and that seems good enough to me. If I was to use it driving more than I do I would probably invest in the road maps download. The unit is simple to use and extremely portable.
I have the regional water downloaded onto a chip and the detail is outstanding. The "base" road map program that is already on it has never failed to show the road I was on and that seems good enough to me. If I was to use it driving more than I do I would probably invest in the road maps download. The unit is simple to use and extremely portable.
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From: LAKE FORK TEXAS
I have several different units and Garmin has the best maps on the market. I have a Garmin GPS V In my superduty and a Garmin Legend on my 4 wheeler, both great units although the area I live in is mostly County Roads here in East Texas and none of garmins Map programs have very good coverage for county roads in my area, but they do show all the State and Interstate highways for sure. I have the Lake Fork map loaded on all my units and it shows the County Roads within about a half mile of the lake, but thats it.The lake detail is unbelievable to say the least, I have Lowrance units on my Bass Boat and their lake maps are not even close to the detail of the garmin, and Lowrance wont show any county roads a mile away from the lake either. Fortunately i have a very good connection at Garmin and Lowrance and have been able to try many different map programs. If i go to a Big city like Dallas they all show SERIOUS detail, just not that great in remote areas like where i live. What exactly are you going to use the GPS for,, That would be the biggest factor for me.
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I have used several gps units and I think Garmins are the best--well built, great features, and the best mapping software. I just got the Garmin Quest which I move from my F250 to my dirt bike. In the truck it comes with a speaker so that it can be used as a complete talking route guide as you drive. Key in or point to where you're going in Noth America and it guides you there with voice prompts and screen directions. This is the most compact GPS with all of these features so it is great to use out of the vehicle.
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I have a Magellan Meridian Color with Streets and Maps software. Handheld, about 3x7 inches and half pound. With an optional 256 meg chip you can put most of the country on it. I use rechargable batteries in it and a set of two lasts about 8 hours. The detail is very good, close up of streets and lets you choose either primary land or marine use. For marine use it shows the coastline, creeks, etc and all the cans and bouys. It has a line you can use for external power. Also optional mount for the boat. It's waterproof and floats too.
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I have a magellan meridian color hand held. Works great. You can use the computer for down loads. I use it on my horse to track routs and milage. It can be used for land or sea. They also make a mount to use in the truck.
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