What GPS are you running???

[Nev62]

Just wanted to know what GPS people are running and why? I'm thinking of getting one but are limited in how much I can afford. I want to be able to have a bread crumb trail for marking in "found" tracks not on maps and marking future campsites.

[ausyota]

I have a Garmin GPSMAP60cs
Very happy with it.
If you want a good Good GPS without map or all the bells and whistles have a look at the Garmin GPS60 for around $300.
The Garmin Etrex can be had cheap now and is good basic unit for around $200

Look here http://www.gpsshed.com.au/
and here http://www.ja-gps.com.au/

Some guys on the board have had good deals on Magellan GPSs from the US too.
Paul.

[-Mick-]

pda with an external receiver. Can use a variety of programs then for in car navigation, mobile gis, viewing and tracking on digital maps etc.

Can do what you want no worries.

PDA $300, GPS receiver + powered car cradle $90, software was cheap (free).

Maybe out of your budget I don't know..........

[GV_Qld]

Garmin GPSMAP60CS, connected to a tabletpc.
Very happy with the setup.

Setup in my Vit.

[-Nemesis-]

Quick plug for my mates new company/site. But will be at the top no doubt the way it's going...

www.gpsaustralia.net

Has a productive forum to. With free map downloads for members etc...

[munecito]

Dell Axim X50 520Mhz + I-Trek 16 channels bluetooth GPS.

For maps Oziexplorer, for turn by turn Destinator.

Will

[De-lux]

i have a Garmin StreetPilot II+

Its very very simple, old as the hills, but it does the job. I think it's now discontinued, but a similar unit can be bought for about $250.

[NZ4x4]

I've got a Garmin GPS60 and it's bloody great!!! I have mapping software on my PC that has NZ topo (and street) maps which alows me to import routes off my gps so i ca see exactly what track i was on and where i got to, and i can also make a route on the pc then import it onto my GPS. Its a peice of piss to use. Just great.

[Troll00]

Garmin ETrex with laptop and Ozi Explorer software

[suzy]

with laptop and Ozi Explorer software

same

[Chucky]

I have the Garmin e-trek, cost me $50 Aust in singapore
It cost me more for the car cradle and ciggy and laptop power cord ($80) All up it cost me $130.

The olny problem is the cord for the laptop is serial and my laptop only has USB ports on the back. Will get round to finding a adaptor oneday.

[evil_hitman]

Magellan Meridian Platinum Marine
why? because it was the best handheld you could get at the time (without going in to GIS equipment)

at the time it was selling around $1200 and i paid $950

Matt

[marin]

running a desktop slimline pc (p4 1.6) off an inverter on a custom built roof mounted rear shelf, 7" touch screen on dash, usb gps mouse, running lastest destinator with map monkey for round town, and oziexplorer for when the going gets rough.

If you are interested in the pc route, have a look at the forum @ www.mp3car.com , so much info there. I also run all my mp3's off the pc (currently running frodoplayer for that), an added bonus of going the pc route. U dont need a high spec pc, i know of ppl running old 466mhz pc's, and it does the job for them. only problem is that you have the instability of microsoft products (WINBLOWS!), although hasn't been a prob for me yet. I still carry paper maps though.

Just another option.

marin

[wrksux]

I have a Explorist 600, with Discover Aus topo. i got it from the us so the unit was only 400 australian vs 950 to buy just the unit here. the topo maps are awsome im very happy with it and it should last me quite a few years

[-Richo-]

laptop with oziexplorer, altina USB GPS antenna, works well for what i want.

[bogged]

Magellan Meridian Colour
why? because it was the best handheld you could get at the time

at the time it was selling around $1200 and i paid $450 from USA

[Utemad]

with laptop and Ozi Explorer software

same

I used to use an Extrex Legend with a laptop but now use a PDA with CF GPS. You can't beat the PDA in the car but I still use my Etrex when hiking.

I use Destinator and Oziexplorer on the PDA.

[Ossie]

Most comp cars run Magellan FX324 BW or colour and they are excellent (though SD card is only upto 64m)

Why? Becasue of separate numerical key pad for keying in point quickly, easy to use and large (6inch?) screen.

Downside? Cost and permanent power unless you get a UPS etc.

Jason

[AJ]

Garmin eMap. Discontinued a few years ago.
Does everything I need so dont see a need to update.
Run Ozi on laptop too. I mainly layout tracks on the laptop then upload them to the GPS. KISS principle.

[Nev62]

Thanks for the reply guys. Looks like I may go second hand or buy from the US. I could alwyas use my laptop but I depend on it for work so won't risk it.

[bru21]

Most comp cars run Magellan FX324 BW or colour and they are excellent (though SD card is only upto 64m)

Why? Becasue of separate numerical key pad for keying in point quickly, easy to use and large (6inch?) screen.

Downside? Cost and permanent power unless you get a UPS etc.

Jason

do these still exist, i have had no luck on google. what is the newer version called

cheers bru

[benjamin78au]

Does any one know of software for Australia that I can load on to a laptop and get turn by turn navigation. (going to live in brissy and i know i going to get lost). Also who makes the best receiver these days usb or pcmia card??



bj

[bogged]

Does any one know of software for Australia that I can load on to a laptop and get turn by turn navigation. (going to live in brissy and i know i going to get lost). Also who makes the best receiver these days usb or pcmia card??



bj

oziexplorer.. but its not really great for street level.. but about the best

[+dj_hansen+]

bogged, who did u go through in the states to get your GPS?

[hottiemonster]

magellan FX324 colour using discoveraus

[Troll00]

I have the Garmin e-trek, cost me $50 Aust in singapore
It cost me more for the car cradle and ciggy and laptop power cord ($80) All up it cost me $130.

The olny problem is the cord for the laptop is serial and my laptop only has USB ports on the back. Will get round to finding a adaptor oneday.

I picked up an adaptor for $30 can't remember were from though

[Mudzuki]

Most comp cars run Magellan FX324 BW or colour and they are excellent (though SD card is only upto 64m)

Why? Becasue of separate numerical key pad for keying in point quickly, easy to use and large (6inch?) screen.

Downside? Cost and permanent power unless you get a UPS etc.

Jason

do these still exist, i have had no luck on google. what is the newer version called

cheers bru

I believe these were discontinued, most surplus stock gone too.

[RoldIT]

Most comp cars run Magellan FX324 BW or colour and they are excellent (though SD card is only upto 64m)

Why? Becasue of separate numerical key pad for keying in point quickly, easy to use and large (6inch?) screen.

Downside? Cost and permanent power unless you get a UPS etc.

Jason

do these still exist, i have had no luck on google. what is the newer version called

cheers bru

I believe these were discontinued, most surplus stock gone too.

He's already found 2 in the Canada. I believe they were the last 2 they had.

[bluemu]

Does any one know of software for Australia that I can load on to a laptop and get turn by turn navigation. (going to live in brissy and i know i going to get lost). Also who makes the best receiver these days usb or pcmia card??



bj

oziexplorer.. but its not really great for street level.. but about the best

Last time I checked you could not get street level Maps of Brisbane for Oziexplorer. You can get a "Brisbane special map" but I think its 1:200 000 or something like that.

I was told that they have not made them yet...I think it might have something to do with the curtains fading in summer or confusing the eating time for the cows if we had daylight saving

[Utemad]

Does any one know of software for Australia that I can load on to a laptop and get turn by turn navigation. (going to live in brissy and i know i going to get lost). Also who makes the best receiver these days usb or pcmia card??



bj

oziexplorer.. but its not really great for street level.. but about the best

Last time I checked you could not get street level Maps of Brisbane for Oziexplorer. You can get a "Brisbane special map" but I think its 1:200 000 or something like that.

I was told that they have not made them yet...I think it might have something to do with the curtains fading in summer or confusing the eating time for the cows if we had daylight saving

There is software for turn by turn navigation available for laptop or PPC such as Destinator.

There is also street level mapping available for programmes such as Oziexplorer. It isn't turn by turn though.