Topic: GPS

[Rocking-M]

Did a school yesterday on GPS mapping. Seems the GPS has come a long ways in 5 years.
I ordered one last night. Even the cheaper Garmin hand held legend will do find
for mapping the timber tracks I work. I went with a Garmin Vista with the electronic compass.

[medic09]

Cool.  Let us know how it works.  I still use an old GPS 12 for SAR.  Haven't even thought about one for my bike(s).

[boatsdickson]

Try Geo-caching
 Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site

[keiths]

The specs are impressive on the Vista.
http://www.provantage.com/garmin-010-00243-00~7GRMN01M.htm
I'm looking at the nuvi 200. Its a little more road oriented.

[techy5025]

I have a Garmin Zumo and love it. 3rd Garmin I've owned.

Jim

[Steve F]

I have the Garmin e-Trex Legend, a hand-held, with a black and white screen, and a lot of functions.  I especially like that it's water proof, and really a tough little bugger.  You can download local maps and such, comes with major roads for the entire U.S. and you can record your routes or "tracks", and later download that info into your computer. I made a mount to strap it to the top of the fuel tank and use the speed display to compare the speedo with the GPS.  It's a fun novelty.

[Terry in Australia]

I've got a cheapy that I bought a couple of weeks ago, it's a great toy, and I plotted a 250 mile ride (in my car with da wifey) a few weeks ago that I'm gonna do with one of my BMW riding buddies shortly, all "back roads" with great scenery, and lots of bends! Cheers, Terry.

[Rocking-M]

I have the Garmin e-Trex Legend, a hand-held, with a black and white screen, and a lot of functions.  I especially like that it's water proof, and really a tough little bugger.  You can download local maps and such, comes with major roads for the entire U.S. and you can record your routes or "tracks", and later download that info into your computer. I made a mount to strap it to the top of the fuel tank and use the speed display to compare the speedo with the GPS.  It's a fun novelty.

That's the one we used for training. Great unit and even works when your fingers are numb from the cold

[Uncle Ernie]

I've had mine so long, I forgot what brand it is.

[hoodellyhoo]

I've had mine so long, I forgot what brand it is.

Reminds me of mine (the sheet of paper with directions written on it, over the idiot lights). Except it doesn't really do a good job of telling me where I am, only where I'm supposed to be.

[Steve F]

I've had mine so long, I forgot what brand it is.

Reminds me of mine (the sheet of paper with directions written on it, over the idiot lights). Except it doesn't really do a good job of telling me where I am, only where I'm supposed to be.

Well, with scenery like that in the photo, WHO CARES where you're supposed to be?  Damn I HATE winter! 

[johnny_from_bel]

I have a garmin nuvi 350 europe. With earplugs under the helmet I can even hear the spoken instructions.

I drove straight from my place in Brussels to Axel in Munchen with it.
Just followed the instructions. Works like a charm.

The one I had before was a simple garmin emap. Served me well for 6 years. Also on the Bike.

[malcolmgb]

I've had mine so long, I forgot what brand it is.

that was brilliant Ernie  really brightened my day

[333]

I know I've told these stories in another thread, But it bears repeating.

The uses discussed here are some good ones.These devices also, however, bring great amusement to me.  My 26 year old niece has lived in this area all her life and has had one for years.  She has been to my home countless times, but when her GPS failed last year, she had to call for directions!!!  It's not like she got lost, she called from her home.   Her father is not much better, but does seem to be able to get around without one.  Although he did have to buy a $1000.00 one!

I can see having one if you take a lot of trips.  I've wanted the marine version for a while.  Not to know where I am, but more for knowing the water depth where I am.

[gerhed]

I used a Garmin 12 to download endless realtime Gps info to a Laptop
as I rode around the neighborhood. Then made a chart that I
could subject people to. Did I just answer a question nobody asked ?

[Uncle Ernie]

If you got some laminated, they'd make swell place mats.

[Terry in Australia]

Or politically correct "Holiday present wrapping paper". 

[malcolmgb]

I used a Garmin 12 to download endless realtime Gps info to a Laptop
as I rode around the neighborhood. Then made a chart that I
could subject people to. Did I just answer a question nobody asked ?

sorry, but you appear to have too much time to spare