[pct-l] Handheld GPS Recommendations - update

[Tortoise]

I contacted Garmin tech support. following their instructions I reloaded 
system software, did a system reset, and purged specified files from 
memory. I have fewer problems but still have had a lock up and a track that 
just won't delete. Contacted Garmin tech support again Thursday eve and 
haven't heard back. Waiting for Garmin's response before deciding what to 
do with the unit.

Tortoise

<>  Because truth matters.<>




On 03/22/11 22:09, Tortoise wrote:
> I received my new Garmin Dakota 20 from REI yesterday. Took it out with 
> me today while trying to figure out what buttons to touch to get what I 
> want, the unit froze up twice. Had to turn it off and restart.  Just lost 
> some menu items and had to reset it to "original settings". This unit 
> seems to really use up the battery. I put new lithium AAs in it and after 
> only ~3 hours of use the battery indicator indicates the cells are were  
> 40% gone and then 60% gone. I still haven't decided if I like the 
> structure of the menus or the ease of operating the unit.
> Tortoise
>
> <>  Because truth matters.<>
>
> On 03/22/11 19:46, Devon Taig wrote:
>> I don't have much to compare it to, but the Etrex HTX is amazing at
>> keeping a fix in even the densest forest. Very accurate too. Integrates
>> well with all the computer software I've seen too.
>>
>> Sent from my Windows Phone From: Halfmile
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 6:13 PM
>> To:bighummel at aol.com
>> Cc:pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Handheld GPS Recommendations
>> Greg,
>> If it's work related I would look at a Garmin GPSMap62s. The smaller
>> lighter Garmin Dakota 20 or Etrex Vista HCx would be my
>> recommendations for most hikers. The Garmin Foretrex 401 at 2.3 ounces
>> (with lithium batteries, but the wrist strap removed) would be a good
>> choice for ultra lighters who don't mind working with UTM grids on
>> paper maps.
>> -Halfmile
>>