Necessary for caching in town or in recreational areas? Also, please explain what the reviewer meant about the Nuvi 7--not finding coordinates as well as this cheaper one. ??
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The etrexH has a compass pointer that points to your GC and shows the distance to the GC. I have a Nuvi 750 and I don't remember it having the pointer. Because of this I would choose the etrexH for geocache hunting any day over the Nuvi.
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I think it depends on what you plan to use the GPS for. I am an archaeologist, and I use it for my work when I am doing archaeological surveys. I can download maps, and I can mark where we excavate test units and any archaeological sites we find. I can also track my route to make sure I covered the area properly; and of course get back to my truck if I should get lost, which is a nice safety measure. I can then export the data to my computer and use ArcGIS to make my maps and GIS layers to send to the governing authorities and add to my reports. I have used Trimbles with past employers, which are better for what I do, but they cost a lot more. I have a small business and this is much more affordable. I think it depends on what you plan to use the GPS for. I am an archaeologist, and I use it for my work when I am doing archaeological surveys. I can download maps, and I can mark where we excavate test units and any archaeological sites we find. I can also track my route to make sure I covered the area properly; and of course get back to my truck if I should get lost, which is a nice safety measure. I can then export the data to my computer and use ArcGIS to make my maps and GIS layers to send to the governing authorities and add to my reports. I have used Trimbles with past employers,... » Read More I think it depends on what you plan to use the GPS for. I am an archaeologist, and I use it for my work when I am doing archaeological surveys. I can download maps, and I can mark where we excavate test units and any archaeological sites we find. I can also track my route to make sure I covered the area properly; and of course get back to my truck if I should get lost, which is a nice safety measure. I can then export the data to my computer and use ArcGIS to make my maps and GIS layers to send to the governing authorities and add to my reports. I have used Trimbles with past employers, which are better for what I do, but they cost a lot more. I have a small business and this is much more affordable. « Show Less
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J.RIPORTELLAI WENT TO BEST BUY TO GET SOME IMPUT ON THE GPS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NUVI 350 AND THE BASIC GPS IS THE NUVI IS GOOD IF YOU TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, IT DOES NOT SAY THE STREET NAMES, AND IF YOU WANT JUST A BASIC ONE THIS ONE IS NOT IT, THIS ONE HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISLES WHICH YOU WILL MOST LIKLY NOT USE AND THE PRICE IS FAR MORE. THE GARMIN C550 IS A VERY GOOD ONE AND IT TELLS YOU THE STREETS.
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Thanks, for the post. After reading your post It seems that a GPS would be of little assistances in cities so I am not going to get a GPS for my wife and I on our 21 day walking tours of the cities of nothern Italy. After talking with friends about the driving and parking in the cities we will travel by train from one city to another then use printed maps and guide books. Thanks again.
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I will definitely recommend Nuvi 370 over 270 because of several reasons. Text to speech is definitely very helpful believe me I have a Nuvi 200 which doesnot speak street names, which is sometimes very frustrating. I have missed turns which were very close to each other. Name of the street while driving in busy streets is surely very helpful. This would be even more helpful especially in Europe. Other features are worth the extra $70-$80. Live traffic, Bluetooth are amongst them. I will be buying 370 for my Europe trip pretty soon, just looking for the good price.
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The 3.5 GB version comes with pre-loaded topo maps (hence the 62ST designation vice 62S). Not worth the extra money in my book, as you can download free (and probably better quality, though I haven't done any comparison myself) topo maps from various sites. Just google "free topo garmin maps" and you'll find them. I have the 62S (non-topo) and love it. It works great for geocaching; get a microSD card while you're at it, and you'll significantly boost that 1.7 GB. If you load topo maps, I recommend putting them on the device rather than on the card as they'll load more quickly. Hope that helps!
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Navigator, no. It's not a gps to get you around town. Think of it like a tracking tool. Recording coordinates and speed data
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I've only used it to download birdseye images for areas that are available on the maps. I don't think you can download the aerial images without the maps because you'd have to be able to select an area on the map. If you don't have the maps, then you won't have an area to select for the aerial images to download. You're probably better off caching offline images from Google. Garmin's birdseye service is not worth the money IMO. The downloads are at a snails pace...like it's a dial-up-modem from the 90's. They also outright LIE about having up to date imagery. I've downloaded large areas of my state and the majority of the images are at least 4-5yrs old if not older.
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Thanks so much. My old Garmin has very limited memory so I have to change what part of the country is stored before I head out on a trip -- very annoying. I can use Sprint Navigator on my phone, so maybe that will be my choice and good-bye Garmin.
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I would say it would be a good unit, since maps can be loaded on to it (not all GPS units can download maps). I'm not sure it would help you learn to read a map, but it'll help you find specific destinations.
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It's not too hard to figure out and use. When I go Geocaching, it doesn't give me the distance to the cache like the Magellan eXplorist GC does. Sometimes it will freeze and will be slow to respond.
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HI, Scott. I have BOTH (don't ask why... long story!) TOSS A COIN! If PRICE is a consideration, the TomTom has a HUGE advantage - it's typically $50 bucks cheaper than the Nuvi. For me? I WOULD PICK THE NUVI. Here are some OBJECTIVE points to consider: 1) Nuvi is FAR, FAR more intuitive, with MUCH nicer menus. 2) Nuvi can be used as a picture viewer. 3) Nuvi has SUPERIOR trip data details - just touch the lower left of the screen for a VERY nice summary window that is EASY to read. 4) Nuvi can outblast the TomTom in terms of volume. 5) Nuvi has SUPERIOR windshield mount - TomTom is piece of crap by comparision. 6) Nuvi is smaller - better "in-the-hand." 7) TomTom has more features, many I miss on the Nuvi (like speed warnings, for example.) 8) TomTom has an online "community" that can be very useful (Garmin does not - at least not yet.) 9) TomTom offers much greater flexibility - you can download and/or save your own modified maps and routes. 10) TomTom feels slightly more substantial than Garmin - it is slightly larger (thicker); very nicely designed and built. 11) The BIG one: As others have mentioned, the TomTom DOES have a slight edge in navigational accuracy. There is no question it's able to get you closer to the front door in SOME circumstances. That is, it has NEVER missed; the Nuvi has gotten me close a half dozen times in the short time I've owned it. (In FAIRNESS, though, the Garmin is NOT a toad in this arena. I don't expect the thing to drive my car, for crying out loud. And if you get me within a block of where I'm going, I'm a happy guy.)
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Thanks for your reply. I used the Nuvi 350, in pedestrian mode, for my first hundred or so geocache finds, and it worked well, with a colored line leading to the cache. I then purchased an eTrex Venture HC because it was water resistant, sturdier for outdoor use, and easier to carry. I do like the compass pointer on it better for geocaching, but at first I missed the touchscreen of the Nuvi. (Note: The eTrex does not work for driving, and has only very simple maps, but is excellent for hiking or geocaching.) My next GPS will probably be a Dakota or Oregon--made for outdoor use but with a touchscreen. Thanks for your reply. I used the Nuvi 350, in pedestrian mode, for my first hundred or so geocache finds, and it worked well, with a colored line leading to the cache. I then purchased an eTrex Venture HC because it was water resistant, sturdier for outdoor use, and easier to carry. I do like the compass pointer on it better for geocaching, but at first I missed the touchscreen of the Nuvi. (Note: The eTrex does not work for driving, and has only very simple maps, but is excellent for hiking or geocaching.) My next GPS will probably be a Dakota or Oregon--made for outdoor use but with a... » Read More Thanks for your reply. I used the Nuvi 350, in pedestrian mode, for my first hundred or so geocache finds, and it worked well, with a colored line leading to the cache. I then purchased an eTrex Venture HC because it was water resistant, sturdier for outdoor use, and easier to carry. I do like the compass pointer on it better for geocaching, but at first I missed the touchscreen of the Nuvi. (Note: The eTrex does not work for driving, and has only very simple maps, but is excellent for hiking or geocaching.) My next GPS will probably be a Dakota or Oregon--made for outdoor use but with a touchscreen. « Show Less
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I have had an eTrex Venture HC for a couple of years, and it came with a mini-USB cable which works great for downloading caches directly from the computer. You have to download a little free program from the Garmin site first. Great little GPS for hiking or geocaching, not for driving.
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Hi, Yes you need to download maps for each particular region. I have experience with tourist map but not for city navigation. And while it is great for hiking it could be less convenient in a dense city area.Attila
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This really isn't a reply to your post but a question. I have been looking into getting a Garmin Nuvi 350. Does anyone know what the differences are with that one and the C550? I know there is a big difference in price and wondered if the Nuvi would be a good choice for basic GPS. I really want the voice with street names.
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I have Verizon's GPS. Although I don't recommend it (for other reasons), it has a "truck" option we use when pulling our 5er. I'm looking for a Nuvi with that option but haven't found it yet. The 506LT/LMT is way more expensive and looks like it's in "truck mode" all the time. Btw, isn't towing your dogs against the law? ;-)