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handheld GPS’s Pros and cons for a Garmin 60csx or a Garmin Rino 530HCX

16 Jul 2008 | by Fleta, in handheld GPS

Who knows about handheld GPS’s Pros and cons for a Garmin 60csx or a Garmin Rino 530HCX? Do you really need the radio in the Rino? If not, you will save a lot of money. The 60CSx is much cheaper than the Rino at normal pricing, and until Dec 31, 2007 the 60CSx has a $50 rebate.

handheld GPS map for Panama

16 Jul 2008 | by Edolie, in handheld GPS

What handheld GPS map should I buy for Panama
be able to get GPS coordinates from various places in Panama and then place them on a Google map or other gps maps. Do I need a special handheld, software, etc.?
You have to get one that has gps map capabilities, and that it has a gps map for Panama. I really don’t know if there’s one, as I know we don’t have a GPS map for the city streets to be used for gps car navigation.
As for recharging don’t worry, …

handheld GPS enter coordinates for geocaching

15 Jul 2008 | by Edolie, in handheld GPS

want to buy handheld GPS device where I can enter coordinates for geocaching
i have a eXplorist 210. it will down load geocashs from the web site and save all the information about that geocach and even have the hints in the GPS.
it comes with a cable to connect to your pc and some software too. there is also some free software on line you can use also.
i choose the 210 because it was black and white. in the sunshine a color screen is not easy to see. its cheap also. …

Can you mark specific locations on handheld GPS navigation systems

15 Jul 2008 | by Fleta, in handheld GPS

Can you mark specific locations on handheld GPS navigation systems ? like you can on websites like Yahoo Maps, Mapquest, etc. For example, on Yahoo Maps, if you type in “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue / Washington, DC 20500,” a star appears where the White House is located on the map. Is this feature available on GPS devices?I have Mapapolis on my pocket pc and Yes, when you enter an address, it will show you where it is on the map.Yes the more sophisticated gps units have that feature.

How to remove Garmin’s adhesive disk for handheld GPS from car’s windshield

15 Jul 2008 | by Fleta, in handheld GPS

How to remove Garmin’s adhesive disk for handheld GPS from car’s windshield?I stuck Garmin adhesive disk for handheld GPS onto my car’s windshield without seeing Garmin’s note that it is “permanent”!
I’m planning to sell my car and the buyer wants none of it!
What is the safest (/simplest) way to remove this dashboard adhesive disk?
Try Goo Gone and/or a single edge razor blade and scrape it off the glass. Glass cleaner for anything left behind.Try WD40.I don’t know if this will work, but try freezing it be …

Best handheld gps inexpensive

14 Jul 2008 | by Fleta, in handheld GPS

Best handheld gps inexpensive? if you dont want anything other than a gps system lo at the magellan maestro 3100. it has just under a million points of interest. if you have a cell phone with texting you are set. you can text google to get any address in the country. then just plug it into the unit. me and my wife are going to tennessee for a vacation in a few months. we already have every destination we want to go to programmed …