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GPS 4.3" Widescreen
11-29-2008, 06:24
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GPS 4.3" Widescreen
Two notes;

With either Garmin or Magellin the accuracy of the database (and the
instructions you get) are totally dependent on the software not the
hardware. Especially with the discount and discontinued models, its
very important to find out what version of the maps it comes with and
what FREE UPDATES you might be entitled to.

WAAS works very well in any area where there is cell phone coverage
but is useless in the wilds of Wyoming for example. Far more
important than WAAS is what generation receiver hardware the unit
has. 2nd generation receivers are still widely available on the
discount racks and don't offer close to the same performance as third
generation units. Garmin is particularly tricky about hiding what is
in their units. The test is pretty simple: third generation receivers
can obtain a "fix" most places indoors or under heavy trees. Second
generation receivers lose satellite reception under heavy trees.

Regards,
GPSGary
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GPS 4.3" Widescreen - George Burke - 11-28-2008, 16:51
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Jack & Donna Smith - 11-28-2008, 18:08
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - brad barton - 11-29-2008, 01:02
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - birdshill123 - 11-29-2008, 01:02
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Pete Masterson - 11-29-2008, 03:54
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Joyce and Richard Hayden - 11-29-2008, 05:04
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - hippieforever3 - 11-29-2008, 06:23
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - hippieforever3 - 11-29-2008 06:24
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - brad barton - 11-29-2008, 06:30
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Pete Masterson - 11-29-2008, 09:12
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Chuck Wheeler - 11-29-2008, 10:39
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - drw907 - 11-30-2008, 09:14
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - erniecarpet@... - 12-02-2008, 06:51
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - George Burke - 12-02-2008, 09:40
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Kurt Horvath - 12-02-2008, 11:48
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Michael - 12-03-2008, 02:02
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Pete Masterson - 12-03-2008, 11:23
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - putneyflash@... - 12-04-2008, 00:41
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Michael - 12-04-2008, 02:55
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Pete Masterson - 12-04-2008, 12:07
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Al Scudder - 12-06-2008, 02:52
GPS 4.3" Widescreen - Pete Masterson - 12-06-2008, 10:49



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