Geocachers...

[Amy]

I know we have discussed this forty-eleven times, but I'm sooooo confused about GPS units. The reviews are all *Greek*. Do you guys think this one is ok? I want to spend <$150. This is $135 at Amazon.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000058BCQ.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000058BCQ/sr=1-2/qid=1144446794/ref=sr_1_2/104-6696009-6100701?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=sporting-goods

[Sonny]

I don't know much about GPS's, I chose mine because I had a Target coupon and gift card, and it was $99.99 (and I wanted to spend less than $100):dunno: Mine works well, and it is an etrex. :)

[Kate]

that one looks ok-- but every time I see someone ask on a gc.com forum for a low cost entry lever they recommend the yellow etrex-- less then $100, and is a good unit, I would think this would would be fine.

[Amy]

I think that the only difference is memory and that this model comes with a serial cable. Not USB, though.

[Kate]

does a serial cable attach to the computer?

[Amy]

:indiff: I think it does. I have no idea.

Here is a comparison chart...

http://www.rei.com/online/ComparisonChartDisplay.do?type=User&storeId=8000&vcat=REI_SEARCH

[Amy]

ohhhh...serial cables are how they connected devices to computers in the olden days. :indiff:

[Kate]

so do they still work?

I'll go look up an article I read once

[Amy]

I guess. I have a feeling Russ would be all *offended* by old technology. :D

[Lizz]

Kate....what was the site for the Geocaching for kids you posted. I searched a little but couldn't find it.

[Sonny]

Lizz--I think it is geocaching4kids.com--not 100%, but I think that's it.


We are just about to go out to find a micro---even though I haven't done any baking for tomorrow's school bake sale. :indiff:

[Amy]

Sonny, Costco makes really nice cookies. :right:

(wait! You don't have Costco, do you?)

[Sonny]

No Costco. :(

And I need to make it look like I spent some TIME on it, I have L.O.V.E. hours to get in. :right: