which GPS - Again

[Guest]

I'm sure this must have been asked loads of times before, sorry.

I need to buy a handheld GPS for marine purposes only for a friend of mine.

He is an experienced sailor and understands technology quite well. He needs a hand-held device only 'cause he uses many different boats.

Maxim budget £350 incl VAT - Ideas/suggestions please.

 

[Guest]

Re: No problems with the Garmin 12XL so far.

And the beauty of the XL version is that it is possible to run it off wide range external supplies and antenna.

 

[Guest]

Agree with your Garmin 12XL recommendation - nm

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[Guest]

Agree with your Garmin 12XL recommendation - nm

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[Guest]

How about garmin gps 48 - also can run of 12v and use external antenna with bnc plug; has nmea op/ip and the usual range of accessories.

 

[Guest]

Garmin 12

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[Guest]

Garmin by far the best...

for service and after sales generally. I have found the basic Garmin 12 does all I need, but if you want to spend more for extra features then do a quick comparison on www.garmin.com

 

[Guest]

But have they TRIED any others? nm..

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[Guest]

Used to have an Eagle...

which was almost impossible to get repaired outside of the US/ Canada. Garmin is much more instinctive in its menus, so easier to use, and the support is brilliant.