doubt buy gpsmap66s
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doubt buy gpsmap66s
Hi. I recently broke my Garmin Oregon 600. And I have doubts which GPS to buy.The most modern is the 66s, but I read that has many errors ... Is that true? can you load Maps that will not be Garmin, right? You recommend me to buy this gpsmap66s? Thank you!
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Re: doubt buy gpsmap66s
My personal favorite right now is a toss up between the Oregon 7x0 and GPSMAP 66. Both have advantage over the other, but the GPSMAP 66 simply has more features. They are both about the same $$, so it will depend on if you prefer touch screen or not and which features you require!
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Re: doubt buy gpsmap66s
I do not care whether it is tactile or not ... although I usually do mountaineering with gloves...
What I am most interested in knowing is if they admit External maps to Garmin and if they have as many bugs as the people say.
I understand that functions and precision should be the best ...Advice please! Thank you!
What I am most interested in knowing is if they admit External maps to Garmin and if they have as many bugs as the people say.
I understand that functions and precision should be the best ...Advice please! Thank you!
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Re: doubt buy gpsmap66s
I have the free USA OSM Topo Routable maps of the whole country loaded.
http://www.gmaptool.eu/en/content/usa-osm-topo-routable
They are great maps. My 66s does indeed many bugs, but if ever works correctly, I will be super happy with it and its features.
http://www.gmaptool.eu/en/content/usa-osm-topo-routable
They are great maps. My 66s does indeed many bugs, but if ever works correctly, I will be super happy with it and its features.
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Re: doubt buy gpsmap66s
I am very concerned about this issue of errors. I understand that they are software and will have a solution in the future? because if I get lost in the mountains because my GPS fails ...
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Re: doubt buy gpsmap66s
Don't let the GPSr be smarter than you are!
The tool between your ears should still be your primary decision making device!
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Re: doubt buy gpsmap66s
Of course, but in case of a blizzard on a mountain I want to have my good gps!