Thanks for detailed info regarding the GPS V, it sounds like you're pretty
happy with it. I didn't realize that the eTrex didn't come with all that
hardware. I do a lot of hiking/fishing in some remote areas, what is the
GPS V like in hand held hiking situations? I know the website pictures
might be a little deceiving, but it looks bigger than the eTrex is that
true?
T.
-----Original Message-----
From: bradmorris64 [mailto:bradmorris64@...]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 2:10 PM
To:
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR-GPS advice
Tom,
I originally bought the Vista and liked in very much, for about 30 minutes.
I then took it back and ordered the V which I love. The
GPS V offers auto routing (residential address level with MapSource V.4) and
the altimeter is acurate enough. It also has a compass
though it requires slight motion to determine your direction, but you will
definately know which direction you're heading. It comes
with computer cables, cigarette lighter adapter, a very nice dash board
mounting system, and a detailed cities CD that includes
mapping software (though not as detailed as I would like). The only
complaint I have with the GPS V is that it's display is not near as
sharp as the Vista. It seems like the background is a little to dark. But
other than that. No complaints. Plus, you can get it for around
$450 brand new with very little searching. Try
www.cycoactive.com. I got
mine for $469 from them. I also got the Ram Mount for
my KLR. It works great! Just rig up a cigarette lighter plug ($10 from
WalMart) behind the fairing and remove the units batteries
before you ride.
Good luck,
Brad
> Check out the Garmin eTrex Vista, it's a little cheaper at $375MSRP
> vs. $536MSRP for the GPS V. Not only is it cheaper but also includes
> a built in electronic compass (don't have to worry about taking that
> silly magnetic compass 10 meters from the bike) and a barometric
> altimeter. The altimeter is kinda cool as it tracks altitude over
> time and produces a neat looking graph. I wonder if its accurate
> enough to track some of those big jumps... lol
>
> Here's the link:
>
http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexVista/
>
> Oh yeah, its WAAS enabled so you can get backtrack and find that missing sub-frame bolt...
>
> Tom.
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