Dumpster 0 #1 August 6, 2006 Considering a portable GPS for street nav and as many other uses I can get out of it. I know we've got a bunch of techno-toy-freaks out there, so what's the best bang for the buck, and what's got the features a jumper would like? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 August 6, 2006 I have a GARMIN Vista (black and white) and it's served me very well. I use it hiking, with my PDA & TomTom for in-car Nav and when Paragliding. It has Great battery life (2 x AA), is small and reliable. If you want cheap... take a look at the Geko range (also by Garmin). . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 August 6, 2006 Depending on how small/big/etc you want... Garmin has very diverse selection of devices... www.garmin.com The Current Generation of the Garmin Vista (Cx) is pretty nice since it has a daylight readable color screen, a built in Barometric Alti (not really "useable in skydiving" too big for the wrist as well, could be worn on the hip) but it's still reasonalbly compact... but it also is expandable because you can finally add external memory (has a Micro SD slot)Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 August 6, 2006 I am a surveyor and I think both the Garmin and Magellan have great features. I think there are a few MUSTS Digital compass that works accuratlely when motionless Color is damned nice for Driving an Altimeter to negate the inaccuracy of the elevation given from your 3d fix MEMORY!!! Power cable so your batteries don't go dead on a long driving trip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #5 August 6, 2006 What does "WAAS-enabled" mean and do I need it? Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 August 6, 2006 here... http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html I believe it helps increase the accuracy... its probably a good idea if your going to use the GPS for routing and such...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #7 August 6, 2006 Cool! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #8 August 6, 2006 Look for user Openingshok here at dz.com as he works for Garmin and he can answer al your questions. Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 August 6, 2006 QuoteWhat does "WAAS-enabled" mean and do I need it? YES!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 August 6, 2006 Quote Look for user Openingshok here at dz.com as he works for Garmin and he can answer al your questions. Joe Damn is he giving discounts to "friends" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #11 August 6, 2006 QuoteConsidering a portable GPS for street nav and as many other uses I can get out of it. I know we've got a bunch of techno-toy-freaks out there, so what's the best bang for the buck, and what's got the features a jumper would like? GARMIN GPSMAP496 Has XM satellite weather, terrain, obstacle database, taxi diagrams of some 700 airports, and XM radio built-in. Only $2995.00... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 August 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteConsidering a portable GPS for street nav and as many other uses I can get out of it. I know we've got a bunch of techno-toy-freaks out there, so what's the best bang for the buck, and what's got the features a jumper would like? GARMIN GPSMAP496 Has XM satellite weather, terrain, obstacle database, taxi diagrams of some 700 airports, and XM radio built-in. Only $2995.00 Is that what youre giving everyone at the SDC Christmas party? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #13 August 7, 2006 I have a GPS 76S. It's a great for everything. I use it in the car sometimes, but it's great for hiking, geocaching, marine use, everything. I absolutly love it. CReW Skies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #14 August 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteConsidering a portable GPS for street nav and as many other uses I can get out of it. I know we've got a bunch of techno-toy-freaks out there, so what's the best bang for the buck, and what's got the features a jumper would like? GARMIN GPSMAP496 Has XM satellite weather, terrain, obstacle database, taxi diagrams of some 700 airports, and XM radio built-in. Only $2995.00 Is that what youre giving everyone at the SDC Christmas party? Taking up a collection for mine first.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #15 August 7, 2006 If you're looking for portable street navigation the hot one now is the garmin nuvi. about size of a deck of cards touch screen, yada yada... if you want something cheaper there's the garmin quest and the garmin quest 2. both of these are also waterproof so they can be mounted on a motorcycle or boat. they're small, handheld, will fit in the pocket. the difference between the quest and the quest 2 is the quest can only hold part of the us. however, i've been told the quest 2 is too slow to use if you're driving around (due to added space without added processing power) i have the quest 1 and it's great. i can hold all of florida, and when i went to chicago i just switched the data. if you have any questions let me know. i spent maybe three weeks researching all of the gps types before i got this one. overall, my recommendation would be: if you have the money (about $700) and don't need waterproof, get the nuvi. if you're poor or need waterproof, get the quest. check ebay also, everything is about 30% off retail there .... (i know its legit as i used to sell this on there but left for various reasons)This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #16 August 7, 2006 Don't get the iQue. I took her on my trip to the East Coast and she died in NYC while leading me through Manhattan .... I was not amused. It's one thing for Hal to die... but while I'm in the center of the City?! Get this one Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #17 August 7, 2006 QuoteI have a GPS 76S. It's a great for everything. I use it in the car sometimes, but it's great for hiking, geocaching, marine use, everything. I absolutly love it. Amen Bro. It's great. Especially with Map Source.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
