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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 03:35 PM
New Garmin GPS's Released!


With USB connector and SiRF III super sensitive chipset.

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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 04:27 PM
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With totally zero knowledge of GPS's, I have just been blessed with a Christmas present of a "GARMIN etrex Legend" GPS from my daughter.

Where does this machine fit, features wise, with the numerous models available now? Do you know?
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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 05:25 PM


Now that they have released it, I wonder how long we have to wait for it to appear in the stores? I can't wait to buy one.
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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 08:09 PM


Nice release and description but not shown on the Garmin site yet - any idea who might have them?? Thinking that I might get a 76CSX - no use doing it halfway-

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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 08:30 PM


2006 Bass pro shop catalouge has them for 550.00 usd
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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 08:33 PM


Barry A

It is a good unit, one notch up because it allows you to (buy and) load maps into it whereas a basic unit will not.

If you enter Off Roading into the Garmin model selector,

http://www.garmin.com/purchaseAssistant/question.jsp?id=1

you get steered to the Ledgend! Here is why:

Garmin says:
"You might like the eTrex Legend because it has these features:

* Grayscale display
* Detailed mapping support
* Good for use in many outdoor activities

The eTrex Legend also has these features that you may want to consider:

* Handheld
* Area calculation
* BlueChart compatibility
* Can be used for Geocaching
* Celestial information
* Direct Point-to-Point routing
* Direct serial port mapping download
* Good for a first time user
* Good for hiking
* Good for hunting
* Hunting/fishing calculator
* Includes internal antenna
* Marine Point Database
* Requires PC to download maps
* Uses AA batteries for power
* Waterproof to IPX7 specifications"

What more would a superduper GPS have?
Color screen
Bigger screen
USB instead of serial in/out
More memory than the 8 Mb the Ledgend has
A more senstive chipset (SiRF III)

You can live without all the superduper stuff just fine. Enjoy!

Email me and we will discuss what maps you need. aridnealatearthlinkdotnet

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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 08:48 PM


Thanks John - I remember hearing that a while back - now to find them and see what they can do
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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 08:50 PM


bajalou,
If you wait until they are available, and get it from one of the many Garmin discount dealers, it will be a lot cheaper than $550. Probably around $450.




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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 08:58 PM


I know John - just get ancious - once I decided to make a move I want it now!!!
But my 12XL keeps gtrack of my waypoints and where I've been without any trouble. Soooo I'll try to restrain myself

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I'll be in Lucerne Valley after the Laughlin Score race in a couple weeks. Might get by for a lesson.




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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 09:07 PM
Many thanks, Neal.


Very good information to know. I appreciate it.

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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 09:16 PM


Barry-
Hope you got a data cord with it as saving your data to your computer is a really good backup

And you can do a lot with the data - in Google Earth and other programs

As a example, a friend took waypoints going up Berrando Cn this weekend, emailed them to me and I can track his travel on GoogleEarth


[Edited on 1-4-2006 by bajalou]




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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 10:23 PM
Thanks, Lou---------


I do have a "data cord", and my son has shown me how to transfer data back and forth.

My daughter also gave me "Garmin MetroGuide North America v6 Map Source" software, which I hope comes in handy once I learn what to do with it. The challenge begins!!

Talking about Barrendo Canyon, and the blue palms-----David K mentioned the blue palms high on the south side of Barrendo----there are also many blue palms high on the north side of Barrendo (the same fault providing water???)-----litterally 100's of them. That canyon is an enchanted place, in my book. In addition to the palms, the clean white granitic sand, and the enormous white granite boulders are a sight to see. Reminds me of the Alabama Hills up in Owens Valley beside Lone Pine, with palm trees added. Lots of big-cat tracks around Barrendo, too.
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[*] posted on 1-3-2006 at 10:37 PM


It is a great spot for sure



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[*] posted on 1-4-2006 at 09:24 AM


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Originally posted by Neal Johns
With USB connector and SiRF III super sensitive chipset.

See:



Looks like this is more of a press release is for the Garmins with the removable SD card:

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Garmin? Launches ?X?-treme Handheld Makeover by adding removable microSD memory in a waterproof and ruggedized housing. The new x-series devices were introduced at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (booth #35920).


This is NOT the SiRF III chipset model, it should have letters like CSX C=color, S=Sirf, x=removable SD memory card (just like your digital camera or phone only very tiny). Only the 76 and 60 models will have the SiRF III for the handheld units, several car, boat, and aviation units will have it too.

My contact at Garmin still expects the SiRF III equipped units to hit stores no sooner than Jan 15, 2006....Sorry
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[*] posted on 1-4-2006 at 03:30 PM


Thanks for the info guys. The "micro" SD card that these units appear to use looks like a proprietary type? Is this the same removable card that Garmin has been using already? I was hoping their new stuff would have regular old SD/MMC cards that could be purchased anywhere, at any size, and be read by generic card readers (like the Magellan Meridian series uses).

(By the way, Baja de Taco, thanks for that PM you sent me a looong time ago. I only found it was there just a few days ago :rolleyes: sorry about that!)




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[*] posted on 1-4-2006 at 08:49 PM


Just Googled microSD memory and several makers showed up and not too pricey - if "microSD" is a standard might be OK - looks like it's used in several phones. We'll see--

course all the locations with them seem to be in Europe

[Edited on 1-5-2006 by bajalou]




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[*] posted on 1-5-2006 at 09:42 AM


Yea, after browsing the Geocaching.com forum, I see these cards are known as "transflash" cards, and Sandisk makes one at 512mb, so that's a good sign. I also read a user review on Amazon about someone who used an SD card reader adapter and was able to plug the Transmemory card into a regular SD card reader. So this looks pretty promising! Someone on the geocaching forum mentioned that the cards will allow track logs to be stored, but I would like to confirm. The nice thing about the Meridian that I have, is that you can store tracks, routes, and waypoints as well as maps on the cards. So far, it looks like only maps and track logs can be kept on the Garmin cards.



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[*] posted on 1-5-2006 at 11:02 AM


Also another cool thing with the Garmins is you can now buy topo maps for Baja that can be downloaded into the units! The scale is 1:100,000 with 50m contours. Go with the "expeditioner" $89 with free updates as they become available. If that doesn't get you to switch to a Garmin unit, Bajataco, nothing will :)

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[*] posted on 1-5-2006 at 11:34 PM


Garmin put up new web page today about new GPS's:
http://www.garmin.com/ces2006/




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[*] posted on 1-6-2006 at 08:42 AM


Still no MSRP listed for the 60 or the 76 though.....
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