Without buying new mapping software, you can't exactly switch brands and have the same featureset from one vs the other. The mapping software is proprietary for each manufacturer out there. Brian Team A.I. _____ From: az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of AZcachemeister Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 6:23 AM To: listserv@azgeocaching.com Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Needed: advice for my first GPS Don't forget that you will probably need at least one software (mapping) program to get the best use out of whatever unit you buy. I think (and can tell you that it certainly true for me) that once you invest in the software, it is very difficult to switch brands. gage gager wrote: Thank you everyone for all the input re: buying my first GPS. I've been scouring the net and getting a good idea of prices and accessories and learning about the bells and whistles. Now all I have to do is plunk down the $ and I'm ready to start. My husband and I ride motorcycles everywhere and we've seen some really great places to hide a cache. Can't wait:) Again, thanks. marsha (Nofeargage) _____ ____________________________________________________________ Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching Arizona's Geocaching Resource http://www.azgeocaching.com