01-04-2006, 08:16 PM
It really depends on what you want to do with the GPS in the first place. If it is simply to find a "fishing/hunting spot" then the low-end models (~$100-150) are just fine. If you want map capability, then you will have to spend more (~$200+).
I swear by the Garmin handheld units. I've used Magellan and Lowrance and both of those brands just did not cut it. I found the Magellan particularly hard to use (user-firendly-wise). However, in the last two years, it seems like all the companies have done well and I'm sure there are users of both the other brands that will disagree with me.
If you are buying a GPS/fishfinder combo, then there are even more brands to consider. The Hummingbird really makes a nice unit for the money, but I've had particularly good success with Lowarance finder/GPS combo units.
Its all up to you to do some research and find out what YOU want out of the unit, THEN make the decision as to what unit will suit you best.
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I swear by the Garmin handheld units. I've used Magellan and Lowrance and both of those brands just did not cut it. I found the Magellan particularly hard to use (user-firendly-wise). However, in the last two years, it seems like all the companies have done well and I'm sure there are users of both the other brands that will disagree with me.
If you are buying a GPS/fishfinder combo, then there are even more brands to consider. The Hummingbird really makes a nice unit for the money, but I've had particularly good success with Lowarance finder/GPS combo units.
Its all up to you to do some research and find out what YOU want out of the unit, THEN make the decision as to what unit will suit you best.
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