GPS Webber

okay so how much should a used gps handheld cost and how much should it cost if its an older model like made in the years of 1999-2006 and also hows the garmin etrex h vs. a magellan sportrak? what are good handheld cheap and great for hunting and rod vavigation? im talking all gps systems but more so on the handhelds. what should i really look for if i want my moneys worth?

I would suggestion these good gps for geocaching, hiking, etc :

1.Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator
2.Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver
3.DeLorme Earthmate PN-40
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Advanced full-color navigation that's amazingly easy! 3-axis electronic compass and built-in barometer offer enhanced navigation capabilities. SD-card compatibility enables use of unlimited optional detailed maps and other user generated content. Rugged and waterproof to take you anywhere.

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Bought two Magellan GPS 4700 both experience the same rebooting problem out of box when plot routes to Florida.

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Advanced full-color navigation that's amazingly easy! 3-axis electronic compass and built-in barometer offer enhanced navigation capabilities. SD-card compatibility enables use of unlimited optional detailed maps and other user generated content. Rugged and waterproof to take you anywhere.

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Magellan Triton reinvents handheld GPS. Triton 300 is amazingly easy to use with a smartly designed interface and simple menus that make navigation fun and effortless. The full-color crystal clear display shows all your maps and navigation information in brilliant, easy-to-view graphics. Instantly view all your maps, locations and saved tracks and waypoints using the intuitive scroll pad and direct-access buttons. Unlike other complicated devices that require you to scroll through screen after screen, Triton 300 gets you to the information you want in two or three clicks.

Add detailed maps and applications to the available memory and further enhance your navigation experience. Plus, Triton is the first handheld GPS to offer compatibility with National Geographic maps. These highly detailed nation-wide topographic maps based on USGS 1:24.000 series quads, offer seamless scalability, multi-layer overlays and much more.

Exclusive VantagePoint software enables easy management of maps, user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones.

Triton is designed for precision navigation, offering the fastest GPS positioning acquisition in the industry with the SiRFstarIII chipset. An integrated high-sensitivity antenna provides reliable signal reception even in heavy cloud cover, canyons or deep woods. Built-in signal augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) provides 3-meter accuracy.

Rugged and waterproof, your Triton 300 is built to withstand intense use, accidental impact and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX-7). It's ready to guide you on any adventure.

The advanced features are also easy to use. View the elevation profile for the trail ahead (or any route) or even the track you just traveled. See the precise time of sunrise/sunset any day of the year. Get a calculation of the best hunting and fishing time.

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Magellan Maestro 3140 offers advanced, premium navigation at an affordable price. The most intuitive graphical 3.5" touch-screen interface available makes navigation easy. Enter virtually any destination and get turn-by-turn voice guidance. 4.5 million preprogrammed points of interest help you find your destination even when you don't know the address. Smart touch-icons and Magellan's unique QuickSpell function enable error-free spelling, minimizing steps, so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen.

See your location, route, direction, next turn, destination and more. Say where text-to-speech tells you street names for each turn for worry-free navigation. Bluetooth hands-free calling adds safety and convenience to your drive when using your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.

Maestro 3140 is designed for those who enjoy precision technology with style! It has been created by Magellan; the first name in navigation, and built on years of experience providing the best in GPS navigation.

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The pocket-sized eXplorist 100 recreational GPS receiver is both powerful and affordable. The eXplorist 100 features TrueFix technology which takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters. Save up to 3 track log files, 500 points of interest and 20 routes to guide you back to your favorite spots or more importantly to your car. Put the power of GPS in your pocket.

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The Magellen Maestro 3210 is possibly the smallest GPS device on the market with a 3.5? touch screen and is reasonably priced. It comes with millions points of interest which is the highest in the industry right now and has an amazingly sleek design. It features intuitive interface that is simple to use while driving.

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The Magellan RoadMate 2000 makes it easier than ever to get where you need to go. Simple touch-screen menus and a built-in interactive map of the contiguous U.S. makes it easy to select virtually any destination and get voice and visual turn-by-turn directions as you drive.

Use the touch screen to enter an address or select a point of interest and get an instant route using the shortest time, shortest distance, most freeways or least freeways. Nearly 1.3 million pre-programmed points of interest enable you to quickly find gas stations, airports, hotels, restaurants and much more.

Points of interest icons appear on the map. Touch an icon to get detailed information about a destination, including phone number when available. Save your own personal points of interest to quickly navigate to frequent destinations.

A complete set of advanced features include SmartDetour to route you around sudden slow freeway traffic, multi-destination routing, QuickSpell to quickly enter your destination, and 3D 'bird's-eye' view to clearly see your surroundings. Plus, the built-in battery gives you continuous use for up to 3 hours.

The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is advanced vehicle navigation that is pocket-sized and remarkably affordable.

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I know that a cheaper brand, Lowrance does, but do any other GPS manufacturers, specifically the bigger ones like Garmin, Magellan, etc. use the NAVTEQ maps?

the one that is most expensive