What GPS?????

[sharian]

Hi Guys, We are looking to upgrade our old etrex and was wandering which map one is best for price and usability?

Any suggestions and help will be appreciated.

Sharron and Ian

[Maple Leaf]

I use a Garmin Colorado 300 with the Garmin topo maps and think it is great. The topo maps make such a difference

[*mouse*]

If you're after mapping then you could go for the dedicated GPS unit such as the Colarado 300 or GPS60cx - both of these can be used with Garmin's topo maps. Another option is use a PDA and install memory map or even getting mapping on your mobile phone!

I recently invested in a Colorado 300 and love it. Different set up to the etrex though, so you might want to try before you buy. Best advice I can give is to head to your next nearest event and ask other cachers to show you their units so you can see what suits you best.

[Gwendolyn]

I agree, just got the Colorado and it is superb.

In the motor use a Road Angel 7000 Adventurer, with OS Maps, to get to the general area. Has drawbacks but I like the almost old fashioned navigation of it

[Axelson]

I know this thread is quite old now, but anyone looking for discounted units could do far worse than looking on http://www.handtec.co.uk

When upgrading to my nice shiny Oregon they were definitely the cheapest around, as they were for my (business) partners Magellan Triton as well. However, it's quite a cut throat industry at the moment with prices fluctuating wildly.

Just thought I'd pass this on.