I'm in the market for a GPS

Mrs.K · 12-27-2011, 01:28 PM

... and I am leaning towards the DeLorme Earthmate PN 60.

Any pro's or con's? What would you recommend, what are you using which ones are you rather staying away from?

wolfstraum · 12-27-2011, 01:59 PM

Have a Garmin - love it....but get one wiht lifetime updates whatever brand you buy!

Lee

KZoppa · 12-27-2011, 02:02 PM

I just replaced my TOMTOM with a Garmin. LOVING the Garmin but I wish I could load voices on it to make it more fun. Mine has Lane Assist which tells me which lanes i'll need to be in so I dont miss my turn. Will never use TOMTOM again. The second the warrenty was up on it, it started not working right and actually started taking me the opposite direction of where I needed to go so that sucker got pitched in the trash after it just stopped turning on.

Like Garmin.

Mrs.K · 12-27-2011, 02:04 PM

Just to clarify, I am talking about the handheld GPS for SAR

@Krystal, I hear you about the tomtom though. We had a Garmin in Germany and now have a tomtom. I hate the tomtom and have the same experiences you have.

KZoppa · 12-27-2011, 02:12 PM

Garmin makes/made (dunno if they still do) a handheld GPS that my husband loved to pieces until it suddenly went missing last year. I dont remember the specific model. I'll see if he remembers what he had but it was a handy little thing!

DinoBlue · 12-27-2011, 03:53 PM

We use Garmin 62s, must say I really like it. Only thing you need to remember is that they do not come with the map software and that needs to be purchased separate. You can still use it without the map software but that means you will not be able to see any terrain features.

Mrs.K · 12-27-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DinoBlue

We use Garmin 62s, must say I really like it. Only thing you need to remember is that they do not come with the map software and that needs to be purchased separate. You can still use it without the map software but that means you will not be able to see any terrain features.

That is what I am looking for, for the terrain features. A friend of mine has that and it really comes in handy when you can actually see the features themselves. If I am not mistaken, the PN60 comes with all the Bells and Whistles. I've read conflicting reviews. Some say it's complicated, others are happy with it and I was wondering if anyone on here had it and could tell a little more about it.

BlackPuppy · 12-27-2011, 04:36 PM

Oh, SAR. Sorry.

NewbieShepherdGirl · 12-27-2011, 04:37 PM

I have a Garmin and it has been a life saver! I am one of the most directionally challenged people on the planet and it makes sure I end up where I need to be lol!

PaddyD · 12-27-2011, 04:44 PM

OP doesn't want a highway GPS, she wants an off-road, terrain GPS.

I have had 2 Magellans and they were about worthless, could never get a signal.

12-27-2011, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,381	I'm in the market for a GPS ... and I am leaning towards the DeLorme Earthmate PN 60. Any pro's or con's? What would you recommend, what are you using which ones are you rather staying away from?

12-27-2011, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 7,089	Have a Garmin - love it....but get one wiht lifetime updates whatever brand you buy! Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ Basha Sch3, Ghost Sch3 - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB/Ret - Kyra, Sch3, Alice Sch1, Kelsey, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

12-27-2011, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	I just replaced my TOMTOM with a Garmin. LOVING the Garmin but I wish I could load voices on it to make it more fun. Mine has Lane Assist which tells me which lanes i'll need to be in so I dont miss my turn. Will never use TOMTOM again. The second the warrenty was up on it, it started not working right and actually started taking me the opposite direction of where I needed to go so that sucker got pitched in the trash after it just stopped turning on. Like Garmin. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

12-27-2011, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	Garmin makes/made (dunno if they still do) a handheld GPS that my husband loved to pieces until it suddenly went missing last year. I dont remember the specific model. I'll see if he remembers what he had but it was a handy little thing! __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

12-27-2011, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
DinoBlue Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,494	We use Garmin 62s, must say I really like it. Only thing you need to remember is that they do not come with the map software and that needs to be purchased separate. You can still use it without the map software but that means you will not be able to see any terrain features. __________________ ~Charlotte~ Eyra v Wildhaus Olek von Tajgetosz D vd Blauen Bergen

12-27-2011, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mrs.K Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,381	Just to clarify, I am talking about the handheld GPS for SAR @Krystal, I hear you about the tomtom though. We had a Garmin in Germany and now have a tomtom. I hate the tomtom and have the same experiences you have.

12-27-2011, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Oh, SAR. Sorry.

12-27-2011, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
NewbieShepherdGirl Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 1,496	I have a Garmin and it has been a life saver! I am one of the most directionally challenged people on the planet and it makes sure I end up where I need to be lol! __________________ ~Sasha~{GSD}~ 3ish~Gotcha day January, 29, 2011 ~Monte~{Golden Retriever}~ (RIP)~ 1997-2009

12-27-2011, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	OP doesn't want a highway GPS, she wants an off-road, terrain GPS. I have had 2 Magellans and they were about worthless, could never get a signal.

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