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Post by Ross on Jul 15, 2012 20:40:13 GMT
Has anyone had any experience with this GPS unit before i go spending hard earned cash? Is it any good or is there a better one available for similar money, What i really want from it is a view of the land/terrain and basically a pointer showing me where i am. www.gooutdoors.co.uk/garmin-etrex-20-gps-p191377 |
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Post by Ross on Jul 15, 2012 20:52:15 GMT
Think i may have just changed my own mind. Just downloaded the software for downloading the maps onto the unit and its pretty dam hard to work and just a faf.
Think i will probably stick to my maps.
How do i work out where i am when i cant see the land? Usually i refer map to land and work out where i am in relation to what i can see around me but as most of you know that can change in a matter of minutes. So what to do when that fog has covered the land?
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Post by Rupert on Jul 15, 2012 21:13:14 GMT
Satmap is the other option if you're after a GPS with full OS maps www.satmap.co.ukI have one which is great for walking and biking in the wilds. Can buy a bike mount too. The SatSync software that comes with it is easy enough to use but depends what you want to do with it I suppose. |
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Post by oldbird on Jul 16, 2012 8:31:16 GMT
Just had a play around with some of the top Garmin GPS units, but still prefer my SATMAP, Apart from the uploading, which i find a pain,  |
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Post by Jez on Jul 16, 2012 16:33:16 GMT
Viewranger app if you've got a smartphone.
£10 gets you north wales & NW england at 1:50 000
good to use as a location checker rather than following a route though as it eats the battery a bit - mine died after 3.5hrs.
will be using it with a tracklogs printout & just checking when needed for those lost/not sure moments.
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Post by bigoff1 on Jul 16, 2012 18:10:05 GMT
I did not have much look with the Garmin i brought it lasted a week until it kept shuting down so i will keep to the big picture and use my OS maps and as for GPS i will never buy second hand again!!!!
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Post by Ross on Jul 16, 2012 20:32:39 GMT
I use track logs and print out my route/map.
Sat map seems to be really expensive though?
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Post by BenKMV on Jul 16, 2012 20:41:47 GMT
I have the Garmin Edge 500 and I don't ride without it, for data analysis it's spot on  |
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Post by leona on Aug 12, 2012 16:52:31 GMT
bit of a delayed reply but i love my 800. its difficult to follow a twisty route because you have to keep looking at it but i wouldnt be without it. makes a massive difference and means i can ride in places i dont know without missing good stuff so easily. still take my os maps to plan but garmin all the way. never tried free maps, ive got the trail sd card
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