What is the difference between the st and s, I can't seem to find out what is offered. I want the compass and altimeter.
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The 62st has pre-loaded topographic maps + 3.5 vice 1.7 GB memory. I highly recommend the topo maps if you're going on the trail.
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The Gpsmap 78sc has charts for Ca and Hi. Only the sc, not the other models.
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My first time on this site. I have had several experiences with the GPS instruments an truely the GARMIN Is what I replaced the TomTom with. Toms are good, Garmin's are excellent.
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The XL 340-S should have more memory. With this drawback noted, it is still a great GPS. 1st, back it up on your PC with the PC software. Next use TomTom home to delete the junk you don't use like foriegn voices. Now you've freed up enough room to instal a new map that fits. You'll need to do the math to make sure it fits. You may also need to delete some of the other stuff you downloaded to make room. The problem with this GPS is simple, it lacks enough memory so you need to manage what is in the GPS. It is still the best GPS in this price range.
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I believe this is proprietary. From what I've experienced, it ties to the GPS software itself to supply the information. Best I can give you.
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Yes, looks like the same thing. Mine work fine so far and I favor the safety compass over the traditional compass because I just hate to see what students might do with the traditional type. :-)
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Nav doesn't make a difference. The only thing that makes a difference is if you car is equipped with DSP. They make one for cars with and one for cars without. Model numbers are the same except for the DSP in the model number
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I had bought the GPSMAP 78, NOT the SC. The regular 78 has sun and moon rise and set as well as best times for fishing, but if it has the tide info, I sure can't find it. I am fairly sure that it does not have tide info, and as I said in my review, the downloadable "manual" is a joke. as other people said, they hit find and scroll down to tides, but when you hit enter, all you get is a line that says navigating to the tide station, but no tide data is displayed. and the manual doesn't even address the issue at all. I am very disappointed.
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The US MilSpec issue compass is made by Cammenga. It is also available on Amazon. Do yourself a favor and spend the money. And learn map and compass navigation. Being lost is no fun and has the potential of being fatal.
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This is a simplified GPS unit. It will show you latitude and longitude but it is feature / operation poor. It is meant as get back to where you came from in case of getting lost. It does have a compass. If you plan a hike / excursion a GPS is recommended. If you are a casual hiker who is afraid of getting lost, this backtrack simplified GPS will do.
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The 765T has compass and elevation. You choose what function is displayed on screen. I like this feature a lot. Do not believe the 855 has elevation feature........unless it is buried
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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Mine came with an English instuction manual and a book on Celestial Navigation.I'm very satisfied with the quality of this instrument. Jim Martin
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This is kind of an odd request, in that only you can answer the "why?". What is it that YOU need or are looking for in a GPS? By reading the descriptions and a few reviews on each, you may get better information on the different feature set of each unit. A good place for professional reviews is gpsmagazine.com. FYI, all Garmin units will route you pretty much the same no matter the price.Good luck on your search.
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Did you ever get an answer? I got both for Christmas and I don't know what the difference(s) is/are.
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Nope, these are not SW upgrades nor Firmware upgrades you can get later. Some of these features are Hardware capabilities so you do not get additional capabilities as time goes by. SW upgrades tends to be bug fixes or new additions of the map data. IN my observaton, Garmin will add back "some" of these capabilities in a future model line.
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There are so many Garmin options it's mind boggling. The nuvi 350, which I own, comes with North American maps. Looking to buy a gift for my dauughter so I explored a bit. The 200 comes with regional maps, which is basically the continental US. Since we live in Western NY, Canadian maps are useful so you need to go to a model with North America to get that. We traveled to Ireland in the spring but to get maps for Ireland you need to buy an SD card, which goes for over $100 (we left the Garmin home). Also recommend a model that says the street name in addition to 'turn right'. The units can get confused and that is a good 'verification' that you really should turn or exit. Additionally this is helpful because you should be looking at the road and not the Garmin to make sure your going the right way.