Posted by don (Calgary) on August 4, 2010, 6:04 pm
On Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:30:09 -0500,
ernest.p.worrell@vernal.equinox.edu (T.J. Higgins) wrote:
>>I have to say, this is my third GPS and it is the first one I had to
>>spend so much money for. When I bought my first two I could get
>>refurbished models for a fraction of the new price. I couldn't find
>>bargains like that today.
>??? In another thread I wrote that I just purchased on ebay a
>refurbished TomTom Rider 2 for US$200. There are several listed
>currently from that seller; item #170516410886 is one.
I saw that post and did try to look at a TomTom Rider. What I found
was they were discontinued three years ago and there wasn't even a
display model in Calgary to look at. Having always had Garmins I was
more comfortable with them. Better the devil you know.
By the time I got the $200.00 TomTom here I'd be into it for close to
$275.00 Canadian. Not knowing how up to date the maps would be I might
be looking at another hundred to update the maps, if they can be
updated. From there it is not a large leap to what I paid for the
Zumo. Well, ok it is a bit of a large leap. ;-)
I found a few Garmin 2610's on Ebay for a decent price but I would
have the same issue with updating maps and possibly the same issue
with the screen.
I am trying to justify my purchase, more for me than you. ;-)
Let us know how the TomTom works out. I just may be kicking myself for
not going a similar route.
>According to FedEx tracking it will arrive tomorrow. I will
>post a review.
Posted by sleazy on August 3, 2010, 3:09 pm
> I'm thinking I should perhaps break down and buy a gps,
> possibly a good backpacker model with topo maps for use
> both on the bike and backpacking. Considering either an
> Etrex or low end Delorme.
>
> Even though I really like paper maps, I like the ability to store
> lots of map data and the ability to tell you WTF you are when
> paper map detail is unavailable.
>
> Anybody got any favorites ?
Nuvi 500. Comes with Topo and road maps installed. $260 from Target
or fine stores. Pick up the motorcycle kit for another $49 and have
12v power at your handlebars to run it as long as needed. The internal
battery lasts about 2 hours. DAMHIK.
--
sleazy
Posted by Ben Kaufman on August 3, 2010, 9:06 pm
On Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:46:14 -0700 (PDT), Rob Kleinschmidt
>I'm thinking I should perhaps break down and buy a gps,
>possibly a good backpacker model with topo maps for use
>both on the bike and backpacking. Considering either an
>Etrex or low end Delorme.
>Even though I really like paper maps, I like the ability to store
>lots of map data and the ability to tell you WTF you are when
>paper map detail is unavailable.
>Anybody got any favorites ?
I have been using a Garmin 60Cx for the last few years, though, I am using the
road maps because it would not "follow the road" between points with the topo.
Ben
Posted by Ben Kaufman on August 5, 2010, 12:09 am
On Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:06:28 -0400, Ben Kaufman
>On Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:46:14 -0700 (PDT), Rob Kleinschmidt
>>I'm thinking I should perhaps break down and buy a gps,
>>possibly a good backpacker model with topo maps for use
>>both on the bike and backpacking. Considering either an
>>Etrex or low end Delorme.
>>
>>Even though I really like paper maps, I like the ability to store
>>lots of map data and the ability to tell you WTF you are when
>>paper map detail is unavailable.
>>
>>Anybody got any favorites ?
>I have been using a Garmin 60Cx for the last few years, though, I am using the
>road maps because it would not "follow the road" between points with the topo.
>Ben
It looks like the current model is the 62 series.
Ben
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>>spend so much money for. When I bought my first two I could get
>>refurbished models for a fraction of the new price. I couldn't find
>>bargains like that today.
>??? In another thread I wrote that I just purchased on ebay a
>refurbished TomTom Rider 2 for US$200. There are several listed
>currently from that seller; item #170516410886 is one.