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bajaking76
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GPS
Hey Nomads,
I am in the market for a GPS, I know little about them, but I am a very techie person so any model will do, need recommendations if you have them.
I know I want a handheld unit that has a SD card slot.
I want to be able to load Baja maps (is that possible?).
Thanks,
BajaKing
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Neal Johns
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What do you want it for? Road directions or backcountry driving/hiking?
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bajaguy
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Garmin 60CSx
buy a Baja chip or download
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bajaking76
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
What do you want it for? Road directions or backcountry driving/hiking? |
I want it to mark waypoints..intersections to roads in Baja from the main Highway.
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bajaking76
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Garmin 60CSx
buy a Baja chip or download |
Thanks, BG...I only see they have Mexico in general download...it says it has some Baja references...is that enough to mark waypoints????
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bajalou
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I like the Garmin 76CSx - very similar to the 60CSx although I think Garmin is now pushing the next generation of these, the 62CSx and 78CSx.
Baja topo and street maps can be purchased from LBMaps and downloaded. 2 products that cover all of Baja.
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bajaking76
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
I like the Garmin 76CSx - very similar to the 60CSx although I think Garmin is now pushing the next generation of these, the 62CSx and 78CSx.
Baja topo and street maps can be purchased from LBMaps and downloaded. 2 products that cover all of Baja. |
Thanks, Bajalou!
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Keri
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Can you load the LBMaps baja into a magellean gps,k
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
I like the Garmin 76CSx - very similar to the 60CSx............ |
Lou......I purchased the 60CSx over the 76CSx for one small detail......the function buttons on the 60 are at the bottom, allows me to push buttons
without covering the screen 
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mtgoat666
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laptop or tablet computers best graphics and user interface
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaking76
| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
What do you want it for? Road directions or backcountry driving/hiking? |
I want it to mark waypoints..intersections to roads in Baja from the main Highway. |
the ipad is great product and nice screen for gps. the top line models have gps chip that works when out of cell phone range. i see rumor that ipad2
is to be released march 2.
the beni of ipad is that it does more than just gps, and screen is large enough that maps are readable.
i think the lower line models may work with a separate gps antenna, like the ones you can attach to laptop.
laptop is another method. you can buy a gps antenna that attaches to laptop via usbb cable - that gives you good screen, and great keyboard for
writing notes, etc.
problem with most small gps-only units like garmin, magellan, etc, is that the keyboards are crap for annotating way points. if you already own
laptop or tablet computer, why buy another gadget?
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Sunman
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Bajaking,
Just stepped out of the stone ages myself and bought a 60CSX, so far it seems fairly user friendly, i had no experience with GPS before buying this
one.
I also just bought the LBMaps Baja download which seems like it will get the job done, somehow I was expecting more TOPO detail but all the roads are
there which is most important. Just got a 4GB card to put into the unit so I haven't loaded the Baja map into the GPS yet to play with it so no
opinions yet.
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaking76
| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
What do you want it for? Road directions or backcountry driving/hiking? |
I want it to mark waypoints..intersections to roads in Baja from the main Highway. |
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problem with most small gps-only units like garmin, magellan, etc, is that the keyboards are crap for annotating way points. if you already own
laptop or tablet computer, why buy another gadget? |
I have tablet and laptops with map data, one with internal gps. but they aren't very handy to carry on a motorcycle or while walking.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Pappy Jon
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Cool. Baja maps. Finally.
I've owned a bare bones Garmin GPS60 for several years. It has served me well. I was in the market for an upgrade and saw a place (GPSCity.com) with
the 60CSX for $200. I jumped on it. Now to get the maps.
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racheldarlin
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Take a look at OziExplorer Mapping software that works with all GPS receivers except DeLorme. Allows digital or scanned maps. Stu Olsen's web site has
a great review and install guide.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Keri
Can you load the LBMaps baja into a magellean gps,k |
Last I saw Keri, only Garmin units...
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bigzaggin
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I have LBMaps loaded into Garmin 1450 and have to say, I have been underwhelmed. It seems to have a tough time tracking even the 1 (often get the
"recalculating" prompt S of El Rosario) and works so-so on some fairly well-traveled secondary roads. Converted a bunch of waypoints from Google
Earth into the LBmap and those worked okay...but overall, it seems like there is still no spot-on pre-loadable GPS map options for Baja (the Almanac
is still a must for serious trips).
Fingers crossed that the Almanac folks bust one out soon. I think a lot of people here would pay handsomely.
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skippermike
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Suggest you take a look at biciMapas.com.mx
I've been using the maps on Garmin units.
Good detail, good support.
They are $$$, but I think worth it.
[Edited on 2-24-2011 by skippermike]
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bigzaggin
I have LBMaps loaded into Garmin 1450 and have to say, I have been underwhelmed. It seems to have a tough time tracking even the 1 (often get the
"recalculating" prompt S of El Rosario) and works so-so on some fairly well-traveled secondary roads. Converted a bunch of waypoints from Google
Earth into the LBmap and those worked okay...but overall, it seems like there is still no spot-on pre-loadable GPS map options for Baja (the Almanac
is still a must for serious trips).
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karmatourer
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I had a 60CSx (w/Mex maps) and sold it when I bought my Garminfone,which had the maps already.The CSx is an excellent GPS and popular with the
motorcycle crowd too.
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
I like the Garmin 76CSx - very similar to the 60CSx............ |
Lou......I purchased the 60CSx over the 76CSx for one small detail......the function buttons on the 60 are at the bottom, allows me to push buttons
without covering the screen |
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karmatourer
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Costco had it for $200 for 4 months or so,online only.There were folks paying over that every day,especially on fleabay.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pappy Jon
Cool. Baja maps. Finally.
I've owned a bare bones Garmin GPS60 for several years. It has served me well. I was in the market for an upgrade and saw a place (GPSCity.com) with
the 60CSX for $200. I jumped on it. Now to get the maps. |
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