Handheld Gps

[Guest TelcoBroker]

I am looking to purchase a new handheld GPS to replace the one that I inherited from Noah that just chewed thru batteries and wasn't entirely user friendly.

My initial "wants" are as follows:

* Weatherproof to rain and splashes and possibly waterproof and bouyant in case it goes in the drink.

* PC interface so I can plug it in at home to update and edit marks and waypoints such as holes and reefs.

* Long battery life or cigarette lighter power adapter - I don't have shares in Union Carbide

* Compatible with external antenna.

* Mapping for both road and water. I suppose it would be nice to have this feature upgradeable so I don't need to purchase a street directory when travelling interstate.

* Purchase price less than $600 if possible.

What are you guys using? Any tips and tricks on both good and bad features of the GPS units you guys are currently using.

[Bashir]

garmin gps 72 Its a bloody great unit, very simple to use and as you get more comfortable with it, you will see that it has some very very good features.

[Bashir]

forgot to add, this doesn't come with maps as such, but it has a a fair few nav markers loaded onto the maps already, however you can purchase the garmin maping software for roads and maps, or just dowload it from Limewire like I did.

[Guest Target]

Hi Bashir

Have been looking at getting a GPS72, but thought that it couldnt do maps???? I thought taht the GPS76 was the first Garmin model that did maps....

If thats the case then I might have a better look. How hard/costly is it to get the software and maps?

Thanks

Adrian

[Bashir]

Target didn't have a clue the 76 existed. I'm yet to install my maps but when I do give it a go, I'll post the results up here to see if it worked. I typed garmin in Limewire (similar to kazaa) and came up with plenty of garmin stuff.

[Guest Target]

Thanks Bashir

Keep us informed, would love to know how they go with the maps.

Adrian