I to started out using Garmin GPSr units and my first one was
a GPS 72. I got at Wal-Mart for $152.00. It is a very basic unit but it will
help you find caches.
I have since moved up to a GPSMAP 60C, that has all the
bells and whistles. I bought it at gpsnow. com and had it in a couple of days
after ordering it. They provided very good service...
My son started out with a etrax legend and it has a few more
whistles than the 72 and gave good service and gpsnow.com has them for 149.00,
which makes them a good starting unit.
I also recommend getting a battery charger and rechargeable
batteries. They will cost you more to get started but the money you save be
recharging, way out weighs there cost. I can recommend energizer rechargeables,
I started with a eight pack and have been using them for over a year, with many
recharges.
Paul aka "AZPAUL"
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 5:49
PM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Needed: advice
for my first GPS
Ok I know everyone is probably booored out of their minds on this
subject. Can anyone "briefly" give me a few hints on what my first GPS should
be? I really don't want to spend more than $200 for the first one. I would
like to know just a couple of things to look for in a system. Someone told me
that I should be able to interface with my computer at home. So basically I
don't know much but would appreciate a few heads on what to buy. If I get a
user friendly GPS I know it would be a short order to get a more advanced one.
Thanks for any tips.
Marsha
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