Hand Held GPS

["W"]

Guys give me some info on the best Hand Held GPS...........I have a Lowrance and that thing is [SIZE=6]JUNK[SIZE=3]

This thing is Brand new in January and burns batteries like Obama makes debt!!
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[Salty]

Why you need a GPS on Big Lake?

[LaAngler]

go to academy getcha a garmin

[flounder_smacker]

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.

[SULPHITE]

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??

[BossHog]

i use a garmin that only takes 2 AAs and they last for a good while

[flounder_smacker]

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.

["W"]

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......

[Salty]

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.

[Jay]

You may be able to change the update time from 1sec to 10sec that will help also.

["W"]

Originally Posted by Salty

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.

Salty.....That just aint right!!!!!

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Salty

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.

Yea that ain't right

[Salty]

May not be "right" but it ain't far from being true.

[SULPHITE]

W you don't want a gps depth finder combo?

[Suthrngntlmn]

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.

[MallardFish]

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.

[007]

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.

[MallardFish]

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.

[Hebert]

i got a garmin xtrex...$30 used.. works fine...

[matt wahl]

Originally Posted by "W"

Guys give me some info on the best Hand Held GPS...........I have a Lowrance and that thing is [SIZE=6]JUNK

[SIZE=6]This thing is Brand new in January and burns batteries like Obama makes debt!![/SIZE]
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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.