Best Garmin for snowmobiling, boating & hiking Is the Col 400t or the 60 csx the best unit for a beginner. Looking for something to show were I am, wher I'm going and where I've been.
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The 60Csx is a very advanced unit, but simple enough that you should be able to use it with no issues. for snowmobiling I would shy away from some of the newer touch screen models as they are difficult to control with gloves on.
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Best handheld GPS for fishing and best map software to buy for the handheld?
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I just bought a Garmin 60CSx, downoaded all of Garmin's Mac software from their website, and bought the Mac-compatible maps (as well as loading some of the free topos available) and, other than a few minor glitches, it's been great.I have an Intel iMac.
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The 3597LMTHD is the 2013 model and no more current models have been released in this line. As far as saying is it the latest and most complete, the answer depends on what functions you want in your GPS. The only way to answer your question is for you to go to the Garmin website, look at the current models and decide which functions, screen size, etc. are important to you. The model that fits your needs is the "best" one.
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Having used a variety of GPS units over the Past 15 years. I would say the Garmin RV 760LMT was better than anything else I have used in the Motorhome. It went ways I hadn't thought of and made my life better. Like anything it is a tool and it is not perfect.
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The navigation I think works really well. But I do believe a Garmin is a little more easier to use. But in all once you know what you're doing with this navigation is is awesome!
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I have been using this model (710) for awhile. I hike in both deserts and forests and found it gets a good lock no matter where I am. The big perk for me is that the maps are all preloaded. Try doing a multi-state trip with a Garmin and you realize what a convenience it is. The international maps are also good. I used it in Germany in 2013 and it was quite helpful and accurate. In the end, you can't go wrong. It does the basics well.
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My first time on this site. I have had several experiences with the GPS instruments an truely the GARMIN Is what I replaced the TomTom with. Toms are good, Garmin's are excellent.
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I returned my explorist 710, the track time and date was always incorrect. I bought a Garmin Oregon, which I love. I use it to track my rides and hikes. I believe you can download maps, but I haven't. The altitude is extremely accurate.
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Hello, My experience with the GPSMAP 62 was not very good. The unit froze up several times during use and each time I had to restart the unit. Coworkers of mine use the GPSMAP 60 and really like it and I have heard the GPSMAP 64 is a good model. I recently purchased a Garmin Etrex 30 and I love it. I paid $200 and it's worth every penny. The new GLONASS technology in the etrex 30 is outstanding, I can be in the thickest timber canopy and still have &gt;20' accuracy. I hope this helps.
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Thanks for the input, I actually kept the original Garmin. I realized it couldn't recognize my position re: the street because my house is 1000 ft off the road. I actually like it a lot. It does quirky things like take me to the highway one way and bring me home another even though the streets are not one way. At this point, I'm glad I got it.
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I have a Garmin 255W and a TomTom XL340S. I am giving my daughter the Garmin and keeping the TomTom. Both are great units but the TomTom blows away the Garmin with useful features. The Garmin's voice is better as the TT has ploblems with Spanish street names. If I were to choose I would choose the TT but the Garmin is very good so whatever you choose, you will be happy.
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Of the two, I would go with the Garmin 810. I own the 810 and have been happy with it. You can program your rides and upload them to the 810. You can share rides with others, although there are others that are much more common with other riders and ride organizers. I have used it as I have traveled with my bike to places like Spain and Hawaii without issue. The computer provides turn by turn direction for your route. But, I would warn that the graphics of the Garmins are not anywhere near the quality of a smartphone (android, iPhone,...)
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I am in the same boat as I just purchased the same unit and plan on hiking & driving in the (NE) US. I have considered the following software: Topo US 100K - has received many negative responses on postings Topo US 24K NE - ? City Navigator US - (for driving, used on a limited basis)not sure if I really need this Does anyone have any good feedback????
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I camped and hiked for a week in the White Mountains of NH this summer, and the Venture HC held enough of the 1:24,000 topo maps to hike for a week. Later, I did the same for a week in the Green Mountains and Berkshires. The trick is to plan your hikes at home on the computer, then load only what you need. This is not a GPS for driving. I like the HC, especially the price. The Garmin 24K maps are very good and worth the money in my opinion.
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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Bad Review? This is the greatest GPS ever! Best for a motorcycle. Only negative is the price. I had a Garmin 450 before and the 665 is so much improved. If you don't mind the price you will love it.
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so far, the best one for me is Garmin Zumo 665 (the Road Tech if you drive an Harley-D )