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@Sparse Grey Hackle wrote:

➡ Ditto cut ‘n paste hybrids at times other times all totally individual logs…..depends on the circumstances

Ditto for me 🙂

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I just had to post some cuter pictures. Those others are just too scary!!

Don’t forget to vote.

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@marc_54140 wrote:

With the 10th anniversary of geocaching coming up, what about a regional coin?

MN/MI/WI/IA/IL/IN all have state outlines, that lock into each other for a big icon / logo on one side, and state specific info on the reverse.

FYI – there are already 2 other known Geocoin projects regarding the 10th anniversary of geocaching. One being done by Groundspeak and the other by the folks organizing all the 10th anniversary events.

Based on many of the posts here and elsewhere, it would be cool to have a WI shaped coin minted in more than one finish with the coolest finish for members only.

I also like the idea of a Wisconsin-based theme for the design submissions. I just don’t think we should incorporate the 10th anniversary theme. Leave that to the others.

My 2 cents… I have never created a geocoin so it really is just 2 cents.

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@Lostby7 wrote:

@-cheeto- wrote:

@Lostby7 wrote:

@-cheeto- wrote:

Only one question thus far. Can I tell it to go directly to the compass instead of the map when using the Geocaching function? Like older GPS units? I will never use the base maps and have a Nuvi for vehicle navigation purposes. It seems a bit awkward to have to go back to the menu to switch to the compass pointer from the map. Will it not do this if your closer to ground zero? Or does it always jump to the (useless) base map.

I’m not following you on this question perhaps someone else can chime in on this one?

From the menu:

Geocaches
Find a Geocache
Select Cache
Go
Then it shows me the map.

Can I make it show me the compass rather than the map?

That is what I am referring to.

Otherwise I have to ‘X’ out to the menu and select the compass.

I have rearranged the menu assuming I will have to do it this way so the compass is handy.

Not the way I have mine set up….There are tons of settings to monkey with on this unit so I wouldn’t be surprised if it were possible, but I couldn’t tell you how to accomplish it…plus I’m not optimistic that the functionality exists. I have my compass on the same screen as the Geocaching function for the easy switchover.

That’s what I figured. I do like the geocaching compass view too. I will get used to switching to the compass from the map. Not a biggie. This is sort of handy to have the map at some times (and with the topo/street maps it would make much more sense)

Thanks for all your help.

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@Lostby7 wrote:

@-cheeto- wrote:

It doesn’t take very good pictures in my living room in less than ideal light conditions.

There are three capture settings you can choose from be sure to use the highest quality (3.2 I believe). Also there are on screen lighting settings for low lighting…but I have not played with them.

SETUP>CAMERA>PHOTO RESOLUTION

The lighting settings are accessed from the sun setting on the live photo screen in addition to the zoom function.

I didn’t notice that sun icon. Very cool.

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@Lostby7 wrote:

@-cheeto- wrote:

Only one question thus far. Can I tell it to go directly to the compass instead of the map when using the Geocaching function? Like older GPS units? I will never use the base maps and have a Nuvi for vehicle navigation purposes. It seems a bit awkward to have to go back to the menu to switch to the compass pointer from the map. Will it not do this if your closer to ground zero? Or does it always jump to the (useless) base map.

I’m not following you on this question perhaps someone else can chime in on this one?

From the menu:

Geocaches
Find a Geocache
Select Cache
Go
Then it shows me the map.

Can I make it show me the compass rather than the map?

That is what I am referring to.

Otherwise I have to ‘X’ out to the menu and select the compass.

I have rearranged the menu assuming I will have to do it this way so the compass is handy.

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@Lostby7 wrote:

@-cheeto- wrote:

…can I take screenshots of what I see on the unit and save them to jpg’s? Like if I want to writeup a “review” in my new blog. or do I have to use a digital camera to snap pics?

Here’s how to do this:
SETUP>DISPLAY>SCREEN CAPTURE>ON>OK

Then a quick push to the button on the side of the unit captures the image.

In the Oregon’s folders:

OREGON>GARMIN>SCRN

The images are Bitmap Images (.bmp) not JPG.

Excellent. Exactly what I was looking for.

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@-cheeto- wrote:

Pulled the plug today and put in an order for an Oregon 550

Have had my new unit in hand for a few hours. (yep I paid the big bucks for shipping)

I have already updated the unit’s firmware, downloaded the white based backgrounds, rearranged the menu, loaded my closest 500 caches to home, changed the power on message, and played around with the compass.

Only one question thus far. Can I tell it to go directly to the compass instead of the map when using the Geocaching function? Like older GPS units? I will never use the base maps and have a Nuvi for vehicle navigation purposes. It seems a bit awkward to have to go back to the menu to switch to the compass pointer from the map. Will it not do this if your closer to ground zero? Or does it always jump to the (useless) base map.

Another question, can I take screenshots of what I see on the unit and save them to jpg’s? Like if I want to writeup a “review” in my new blog. or do I have to use a digital camera to snap pics?

Other observations:

This is the most user friendly GPS I’ve ever laid my hands on. Holy cats.

It doesn’t take very good pictures in my living room in less than ideal light conditions.

It gets a signal in my house similar to my prior vista Hcx unit. Perhaps it’s not as good at getting a signal in some of my rooms..

I like that it keeps count of geocaches found once you set the starting tally.

I was glad to see the menu can be rearranged.

The batteries included and charger must be slow charging. I use rapid charging batteries already so it’s not an issue but they’ve been charging for 4+ hours. My other batteries charge in 15 minutes from empty.

I like the included carbiner (sp?).

I have ordered a screen protector from the only site found via google. Including shipping this added another 20 bucks to the investment but from experience with an ipod touch I knew I wanted to get one.

Can’t wait to find some caches with it and try out the field notes upload feature, oh and try out one of those Wherigo caches 😉

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I am lurking and watching this thread with interest. February and March seem to be jam packed with caching (and non-caching) related events and such on the weekends so not sure if I can swing this but it would be nice to join on this cache hunt.

I will post my “will attend” next week if I can join the group. For now pencil me in and keep the eraser handy.

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Here is the “facebook free” shortened URL that was posted.

http://bit.ly/cKg9Hz

This week I learned a lot about new web companies/offerings. This URL shortening thing (bit.ly) was not something I was really familiar with either. Kind of a neat idea for those really long URL’s.

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@furfool wrote:

@-cheeto- wrote:

@furfool wrote:

Sounds interesting, but whenever I click on the link, I get “For the safety and privacy of your Facebook account, remember to never enter your password unless you’re on the real Facebook web site. Also be sure to only download software from sites you trust.”

What gives?

Yeah I just clicked through that..

Ok. Now I feel stupid. I saw the box but I didn’t pay any attention to it thinking that I was going into FB. Thank you.

It’s because the link that was posted “bounced” off facebook instead of going to the url directly. Facebook is in the URL but it’s not necessary.

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@smashing ground wrote:

phone update:i found it with my mom after starting the first place i looked at my phone and put it back into my pocket.after about an hour walk through not fun terrain i located it with my metal detector in the last 15 feet of possible area right off the main trail “if i would have worked it backward i would have found it in 1 minute.
thanks for the other phone stories,it makes me not question myself that much

Very cool!

I had a phone take a swim in Lake Winnebago while canoeing to a cache. It didn’t work as a phone after that swim.

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@furfool wrote:

Sounds interesting, but whenever I click on the link, I get “For the safety and privacy of your Facebook account, remember to never enter your password unless you’re on the real Facebook web site. Also be sure to only download software from sites you trust.”

What gives?

Yeah I just clicked through that..

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An update from Jeremy Irish today:

http://www.locuslingua.com/geocaching-in-space

Interesting about the guidelines update 😉

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Pulled the plug today and put in an order for an Oregon 550.

Can’t wait to play with my new toy. 😀

Thanks to everyone for your reviews here on the unit. It helped.

Hoping it will last longer than the last Garmin I bought.

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