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[Closed] for a simple/cheap gps unit to use with pc anything better than Garmin 201

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don't need a map on the screen but prefer it to give easy to relate coordinates (both here and in France + maybe other bordering countries .what do people recommend ?
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Bill


 
Posted : 01/03/2009 7:38 pm
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Cheapest option is to get a secondhand Garmin eTrex or etrex Legend. Personally I'd recommend paying out a bit more for a Legend Hcx - mainly because it has a memory card slot.

On all of these you can easily set the grid to 'UTM' for use with French maps.


 
Posted : 01/03/2009 8:09 pm
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I have a Geko 301 and it's served me well these last few years. It'll do all you want, is light, and has easily-changed AAA batteries. Make sure you get a cable. If your PC doesn't have a serial port, you'll also need a USB-Serial adapter (about £6 on ebay).


 
Posted : 01/03/2009 9:41 pm