| Before, people have laboriously made sure they | | | | functionality and jam-packed features; the Garmin |
| know where they are heading to just to avoid | | | | eTrex Vista should be the one. The Garmin |
| getting lost. They created detailed maps, erected | | | | eTrex Vista has 24MB internal memory capacity |
| landmarks, and memorized the positions of the | | | | capable of storing numerous kinds of data and |
| stars in the night sky. But that was before. | | | | can store different types of maps. The high |
| Later, with the availability of accurate maps, | | | | resolution LCD gives Garmin eTrex Vista the |
| nobody has to memorize the stars in the sky and | | | | advantage in giving crisp details for easy reading |
| nobody has to erect landmarks. | | | | even for small type. With the use of Wide Area |
| Today, there is no need to do all these things. | | | | Augmentation System (WAAS), it provides less |
| With a device that could pinpoint your exact | | | | than 3 meters of position accuracy. And the |
| location in an instant, you can eliminate all the | | | | eTrex can stay dry for 30 mins under 3 ft. of |
| hassles of early practices. So when you are out | | | | water with its waterproof coating and rubber for |
| for a hike, mountain climb, or just a simple camp | | | | shock absorption. |
| out on the wilderness, all you need is one device: | | | | · StreetPilot 2650 GPS Handheld - Once you |
| handheld GPS. | | | | are out on the wild or making finding the way |
| To help you choose one that is right for you, | | | | between tall buildings, the StreetPilot 2650 can do |
| here are the top picks for handheld GPS: | | | | its job best. It possesses all features of the 2610 |
| · Cobra GPS 1000 DLX Handheld Navigator- is | | | | as well as a large color display, built-in maps, a |
| a battery operated handheld GPS that is capable | | | | voice prompt, and an automatic route capability |
| of guiding your way through different US state | | | | with touch screen that makes navigation easier. It |
| highway, boundaries, European countries, provincial | | | | can pinpoint your exact position with accuracy |
| boundaries of Canada, and several other | | | | that depends on the WAAS technology. |
| worldwide cities. All you have to do is install your | | | | · Garmin eTrex Standard - If you want |
| desired location from a software to this receiver | | | | simple yet could make your way to your desired |
| and you will see where you are going in its 2.8in w | | | | destination, the Garmin eTrex should be your |
| x 6.1in h x 1.3in d 1.8in w x 2.4in h display. It uses | | | | choice. Though it lacks other upgraded features |
| Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) for | | | | you would look for a GPS, you wont be having |
| more accurate pinpointing of location with ASAP II | | | | any trouble using it. This pocket size GPS is |
| Technology (TM) that makes this handheld GPS | | | | perfect for beginners. |
| works 2 times faster that ordinary GPS receiver. | | | | · Magellan GPS 315 - If you want worldwide |
| It uses a 32 mega-byte memory card for map | | | | navigation, this one is for you. With more than |
| installation. The Cobra GPS 1000 DLX Handheld | | | | 15,000 cities available, this pocket-sized GPS could |
| Navigator keeps you on course wherever you | | | | get you going anywhere in the world. |
| are. | | | | These 5 wrap up the top picks for handheld GPS. |
| · Garmin eTrex Vista - If there could be one | | | | It is up to you to decide which one you should |
| GPS available in the market today with supreme | | | | prefer. |