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Handheld GPS Preferences
7mmfan:
This year for my Idaho hunt, I purchased OnXmaps for my phone, and it was extremely helpful. What I did not like was that if I changed my hunt location, and had not downloaded those particular sections, I was left high and dry until I got good service again. This was a real bummer a couple of times.
So I'm considering getting a handheld unit that I can get the chip for before this next season. I know that the technology is constantly changing, so what might have been the best 6 months ago is old news now.
I want touch screen, I know the downfalls of it, but that will be the most intuitive for me to use. I obviously need SD/Micro SD slots. Other than that, I have no real requirements other than good color screen. I don't need a Rhino, as no one else I hunt with has a GPS, and I often hunt solo anyway.
What would be good starting points for my research? Really need to have it done by Thanksgiving so the wife or In-laws can do some black Friday shopping :chuckle:
pianoman9701:
I would still get a Rino. I love mine with the touch screen.
vandeman17:
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on November 07, 2016, 02:30:14 PM ---I would still get a Rino. I love mine with the touch screen.
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:yeah: I hunt solo a lot and still use it every time.
NRA4LIFE:
I just bought a Garmin 610T for this season and love it. I didn't think I would care for it, but the camera on it is awesome.
7mmfan:
--- Quote from: vandeman17 on November 07, 2016, 02:36:38 PM ---
--- Quote from: pianoman9701 on November 07, 2016, 02:30:14 PM ---I would still get a Rino. I love mine with the touch screen.
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:yeah: I hunt solo a lot and still use it every time.
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So what makes it better, other than the radio, than say a Oregon 650 or a Montana 680?