|
General Discussion (Everything Else) Discuss anything that doesn't belong in any other forums here. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Hand Held GPS
This thing is Brand new in January and burns batteries like Obama makes debt!! [/SIZE][/SIZE]
__________________
Waltrip's Saltwater Guide Service jeremy@geaux-outdoors.com https://m.facebook.com/waltrip.guideservice?id=148838538646862&_rdr |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Why you need a GPS on Big Lake?
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
go to academy getcha a garmin
|
#4
|
||||
|
||||
my opinion is garmin. i buy 1 every 3 years not because they break but because i like to upgrade. never had one problem with them. i just got a colorado 400t with the 3-d mapping and it is the best unit i have ever used. its kind of pricey but you can find good deals on the net. but the lower grade models work great too.
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Garmin
I use a garmin map 70cx (i think). Color screen with the works...I would like the colorado. Looks like a good unit. I don't think you have to buy a topo map with the colorado??
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Garmin
i use a garmin that only takes 2 AAs and they last for a good while
|
#7
|
||||
|
||||
the it came with everything. figured i would pay the extra money later so why not get it when i buy it. only thing this is my first touch screen hope it holds up. if not ill go back to the buttons.
|
#8
|
||||
|
||||
I paid 299 for the one I got and this thing is unreal on batteries....It takes 2AA and will burn 4 up in 8hours....I called Lowrance and they told me to turn it off when not using!!!!! I had a Garmin before so I guess I will switch back......
__________________
Waltrip's Saltwater Guide Service jeremy@geaux-outdoors.com https://m.facebook.com/waltrip.guideservice?id=148838538646862&_rdr |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Problem solved
W, you need to get a fixed unit. With a handheld, you are too far away from the satellites. It keeps searchin' for signal thus eatin' the batteries. If you could get a ladder and attach it to your console rail....your problem would be solved.
|
#10
|
||||
|
||||
You may be able to change the update time from 1sec to 10sec that will help also.
|
#11
|
||||
|
||||
re
Quote:
Salty.....That just aint right!!!!!
__________________
Waltrip's Saltwater Guide Service jeremy@geaux-outdoors.com https://m.facebook.com/waltrip.guideservice?id=148838538646862&_rdr |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Yea that ain't right
|
#13
|
||||
|
||||
May not be "right" but it ain't far from being true.
|
#14
|
||||
|
||||
gps finder
W you don't want a gps depth finder combo?
|
#15
|
||||
|
||||
I got tired of replacing batteries in my hand held Lowrance H2O; Now I run it on external power cord and just keep the batteries in it for back-up or emergencies.
|
#16
|
||||
|
||||
I wanted to bring this thread back to the top, becaues I'm looking for a new hand held also....Do any of you guys know anything about the Garmin Oregon 300? Thats the one I'm looking at right now.
|
#17
|
||||
|
||||
I've had a cheap little Magellan Explorer for a couple of years now and I can go a whole weekend on 2 AA batteries with some juice to spare. I've used it up to 60 miles offshore to little pot holes in the bay and it hasn't let me down yet.
|
#18
|
||||
|
||||
I have a Magellan and it works great....Batteries last a long time....I'm just looking for something with mapping and for it to be a little easier to store way points.
|
#19
|
||||
|
||||
i got a garmin xtrex...$30 used.. works fine...
|
#20
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Your right they do burn batteries ( IFINDER ). But I use one and as long as I keep it plugged in it works great. I havent used any other so cant say that its the best. Its real convenient popping it in and out of its bracket. |
Bookmarks |
|
|