Buying a GPS After The Holidays

The post Holiday Season is a great time to start looking for a new GPS.  There will be sales over the next few weeks.  Manufactures are offering discounts and coupons can be found on line.  Search the Internet for sales promotions and the ads in the Sunday paper.  I will occasionally use www.walmart.com to establish a price baseline.  Take a look at www.gpscity.com too.

Be careful when using “Craig's List.”

Some models with good discounts could very well be out of production units and discontinued.  Evaluate what your needs are and if the price is right and the receiver fits all your requirements, then you are set.

One web site to take a look at is www.GPStracklog.com.  GPStracklog.com is packed with information on what’s new and happening in the world of GPS.  Importantly, at the top of the page, click on “buyers guide” and then select the category that fits your requirements (e.g., auto, outdoors, etc.)

I think the recommendations provided are spot on the mark.

What would I avoid? I am very cautious when buying used GPS or one that has been refurbished.

I want a model that allows me to:

·         Enter many waypoints

·         Edit waypoints

·         Manually enter waypoints (example: your friend provides you the coordinates to a wonderful place next to a bubbling broke for a camping site)

·         Many map datum selection options

·         Will accept topographic maps.

·         Those with less steady hands might consider are receiver with buttons on the front.  Test this in the store or borrow a friend’s.  Ditto for touch screen models.

·         Up load and download GPS waypoints and track data.

Good luck in your search for that new GPS!!