Need info on purchasing a handheld GPS which is applicable for aviation and finding my way out of the woods.

April 25, 2010

macfifty06 asked:
I have checked out Garmin, Lowrance, and Magellan. Lowrance has the Airmap 600c which is the closest for aviation purposes, and price range, but I couldn’t get any good info for the terrestrial use, if it even has any, for that particular model. I also checked out the Garmin 96c. The [...]

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Can the handheld gps devices be used in cars?

April 24, 2010

Josh asked:
I was thinking about getting a handheld magellan or garmin gps. I do a lot of backpacking and I wanted to get one but at the same time can I use it in the car. Will it show streets and can I put an address to get to and from and it gives [...]

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What is the best portable GPS to buy?

April 24, 2010

GADJ asked:
I am looking to get a GPS for my car.. In your opinion which is the best one for the best price in your opinion? Let me know!!

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what is the best handheld gps to use for hiking and mountain biking?

April 22, 2010

Rich T asked:
I currently use a 3 year old Garmin eTrex. It loses signal as soon as I go into the sparsest treecover. Are the newer more expensive units more sensitive so that they find the signal when in the woods?

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Should I get a portable GPS or a in dash GPS in car?

April 21, 2010

Green asked:
I’m planing to buy a new GPS for my Toyota. Do you have any good suggestion? My requirements are simple:
1. good price
2. can not be easily stolen
3. update map easily
4. Bluetooth is better
I’m confused, which kind of GPS is better, portable GPS or a in dash GPS? Which brand do you recommend?

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