I finally bought a "real" GPS!

nashr · 06-01-2006

Last night I finally bit the bullet and bought a real GPS. I got the Garmin eTrex Legend. I got the monochrome version, bundled with cig-lighter power cable, data cable and topo maps. It's SWEET! Now maybe I can start that task of wardriving all of DC

Barry · 06-01-2006

That's the one I have, really nice. The suction cup mount doesn't work when it gets really cold, but you shouldn't have that problem that far south.

wrzwaldo · 06-01-2006

If you a looking for a DIY project may I suggest this one.

http://www.gartrip.de/antenna.htm

06-17-2006

I picked up a BT Hollux gps, it works so very well with My ppc 6700 pda phone

Have fun

beakmyn · 06-17-2006

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Originally Posted by nashr

Last night I finally bit the bullet and bought a real GPS. I got the Garmin eTrex Legend. I got the monochrome version, bundled with cig-lighter power cable, data cable and topo maps. It's SWEET! Now maybe I can start that task of wardriving all of DC

I bought mine on ebay a blue one. I find that it will go ~8 hours on Ni-MH batteries if I set the etrex to alkaline.

I've really never had a problem loosing signal. I bought one of those "sticky but not sticky pads" from Cracker Barrel, of all places for $5.00. Toss it on the dash and put the GPS on it an it'll hang tight with your average "let's see how this rental car takes this exit" driving

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nashr Uber Geek Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,613	I finally bought a "real" GPS! Last night I finally bit the bullet and bought a real GPS. I got the Garmin eTrex Legend. I got the monochrome version, bundled with cig-lighter power cable, data cable and topo maps. It's SWEET! Now maybe I can start that task of wardriving all of DC __________________ Help! I've been Simpsonized!

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Barry Managing the iTards. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,367	That's the one I have, really nice. The suction cup mount doesn't work when it gets really cold, but you shouldn't have that problem that far south. __________________ Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

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06-01-2006	#3 (permalink)
wrzwaldo I amuse you? Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 9,127	If you a looking for a DIY project may I suggest this one. http://www.gartrip.de/antenna.htm

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Darkdashing Posts: n/a	I picked up a BT Hollux gps, it works so very well with My ppc 6700 pda phone Have fun