[mapguy]

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I do mapping-related work for a living, so I’m looking forward to playing with my new “toy.” Not to mention getting outdoors with the kids when the weather warms up!

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Just for giggles, check out two GPS articles I wrote for a mapping-related publication I edit:
http://www.sco.wisc.edu/pubs/bulletin/b_article.php?id=235

and
http://www.sco.wisc.edu/pubs/bulletin/b_article.php?id=232

[mapguy]

Thanks again everyone for all the advice. I decided to throw caution to the wind and get the GPSMAP 60C. Hey, it’s only money! I’ll go with the built-in maps for awhile, but I’m sure I’ll upgrade to the mapsource stuff eventually.

I do mapping-related work for a living, so I’m looking forward to playing with my new “toy.” Not to mention getting outdoors with the kids when the weather warms up!

Thanks again,
Jim

[mapguy]

Thanks for all the great advice. This seems like the right group to ask a more specific question. Amazon is currently having a “sale” on the Garmin GPSMAP 60C for $250 (after a rebate). Great price, but it’s at the upper end of what I can see spending.

Anyone have some suggestions for a receiver more in the $150 range? From what I see, that means a greyscale screen, and basic mapping capability (if at all).

I’m open to ideas!

[This message has been edited by mapguy (edited 02-25-2006).]

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