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Originally Posted by craigepo
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SouthernDZ - just quoting craigepo
I got the GARMIN Etrex on sale a couple of months ago - the real bargin basement model. It works well for what I need it for and is simple.
With that said - all the higher models have many, many more features that can be used.
Almost all brands now days have up-loadable maping features through your PC - and somebody posted a link a while back to a site that has better maps than GARMIN.
The GARMIN works well in the left hand using the thumb and first two fingers to change pages. I don't have to shift it around much to hit all the buttons. I like the one handed operation. I think most of the GARMINs are set up similarly.
BUT - the buttons are on the side. The unit has a bike mount that you can use while riding. I find it a little hard when riding to work side mounted buttons.
So for hand use side buttons are fine for me but if mounted I'd prefer front mounted buttons.
A lot of the different brands are real similar. You really need to check the extra features on each to find what your looking for.
Edited to add the Map Link.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/