What is the GPS of choice under $500

[1975fflh]

Hi
I need some help in selecting a GPS unit or Mapper? what are the pros and cons with them.

I dont plan on going too far out of sight as yet.

Thanks

Gordon

[revs57]

Mate,

for not much more you could get a very nice colour GPS...I know pricing on the Garmin 172c has been reviewed and currently retails under $900...with the boat show coming up...who knows what deal you may be able to get...could be worth checking out...a couple of years back I replaced a Furuno gp31 that got nicked with a navman 550i...bought on price alone...biggest mistake I made...hated using that unit...

Others may have their ideas but I reckon its worth hanging out for good electronics these days.

Cheers

Rhys

[onerabbit]

Budget GPS that works,

Garmin 72, $300 for the unit, well worth spending the extra on the mount & 12volt connector.

Muzz

[mylestom]

Garmin 72 handheld for about $270 a great little outfit and and top buy.
Trev

[Wooly]

Gordon

Whatever unit you get, I recommend that you get the cable/card, software etc so you can manage your waypoinys easily with your PC. Hand helds make it easy as you can bring your GPS unit to your PC.

I own both a Raymarine chartplotter, and a Garmin handheld. Goto say the Garmin are very easy to use and will by my next GPS.

[finding_time]

I had a garmin 72 for years and it was great once i filled it up with way points i got a garmin 172c and was able to get the marks off the 72 and turn them into a gif file, and have them loaded onto the 172c it saved hours of work!!! :D

ian

[eimeo]

i have a garmin 128 gps-great unit,easy to use
they retail around $500


cheers
dave

[the_baker]

Go the garmin 72 i have got one my self could not be happier with it ;D
and as the guys said get the extas with it, and the garmins are easy to use.


all the best with it Dave.

[once_bitten]

just picked up a garmin 72 at the bout show for $265.00
i dont know anything about gps but i am learning real fast and easy

Pottsy

[marlinqld]

i have a Garmin 72 hand held, with the manual....... damned if i can suss it out.....must be just me not getting it........
:( >:(

[mylestom]

Just start using it on the water. The best investment beside the Minn Kota foot control for the impoundments in Qld. Would not be without it.
Trev