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I need to choose a new GPS, may want BirdsEye

Former Member over 11 years ago

I currently have a 60csx, it's literally been a life saver, I love it to bits, it's so badly damaged I have to turn it on with a match stick but it still works, however, I know there will be a time when it will fail on me.
I have been told that the more modern GPS with the touch screens are a pain to use, so I'm considering the Etrex 20 with its little joystick.

I am interested in using the BirdsEye subscription but I wanted to know what people think of it before I go ahead. I wanted to know if anyone rates the detail. I wonder if it compares to Google Earth, GE has the ability to allow access to historical data if there is too much cloud cover in one image.

Can anyone assure me that it is worth buying the Etrex 20, is it a tough GPS.

Does BirdsEye live up to Google Earth quality.

Many thanks in advance

0 SUSSAMB over 11 years ago

You'd be better off asking that question here http://forums.gpsreview.net/viewforum.php?f=21

0 mariomobiel over 11 years ago

If u had a GPSMAP60 series, the best thing to replace it with will be a GPSMAP62. The eTrex series have a patch antenna, the GPSMAP series have a quad helix antenna, the perform a bit better in heavily forested areas.

0 SUSSAMB over 11 years ago

The 62 doesn't have GLONASS, the new Etrex series does. Reports say it's better in accuracy than the 62, especially under trees, plus of course it's substantially cheaper. However the OP will probably get better views on the forum I suggested :)

0 Former Member over 11 years ago

Thanks guys I'll try the forum mentioned.