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Author Message   Mike (Gfy) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 03:47 pm:    I would like to add a GPS unit to my RR. I have an iPaq 3600, and was wondering if anyone had experience with GPS adapters for PDA's or if I am better off just getting a seperate GPS unit. Thanks Mike   Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 03:54 pm:    Separate GPS unit. Definitely. IMHO, FWIW..... -L   Mike (Gfy) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 04:12 pm:    Fair enough....any recommendations?   Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 04:18 pm:    Garmin. lol.... I wasn't trying to be brusque, just brief for once.... I prefer Garmin, but, I like the Trimbles we have at work, too.... but, they're more of a work-tool, not a recreational unit (especially at several thousand dollars apiece). Do you want something for multi-use, like for the Rover and for hiking too? If so, I have to say that I really love my Garmin GPSMAP 76S. If you want something for just the vehicle, you can go with a panel like a Garmin 176. I'm not going to say anything bad about Magellan, or Lowrance, or Eagle, I just like Garmin better. Brunton, I like a lot of their stuff, but they're always not cheap, and you don't necessarily get more for your money. IMHO, YMMV..... -L   Mike (Gfy) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 04:29 pm:    Thanks for your help Leslie... There's just so many damn GPS units out there...I didn't know where to start... Thanks again! Mike   gp (Garrett) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 06:16 pm:    yeah check out the 176 by Garmin. nice unit with big screen and enough features to keep you confused for months.   Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 07:39 pm:    LOL Garrett Mike- Don't let Garrett confuse you, the 176 is a GREAT unit, and while there are a TON of features, it will only take a couple of weeks of everyday driving use to get the hang of it. I got my 176 used 2.5 weeks ago and I think I've pretty much got the hang of it. I did screw up this weekend by forgetting to start a route for a map overlay, but that's just owner stupidity rather than a complication of the unit.   tenacstud Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 02:13 pm:    You know I just bought a Garmin Vista last Thursday and I was out using it that day. I love the thing infact I have been out geocaching does any one else do that or do I spend to much time onthe internet? Check it out at www.geocaching.com Makes a great excuse to get outside.