Pros: Price, accuracy, ease of use, Garmin service Cons: None considering the product niche and price
With a street price of $140 this is a five star product every day of the week. Now that the military has turned off selective availability (coded intentional degredation of the signal so non-US Military GPS units wouldn't get the best results), this...
Pros: Rugged design, good satellite locks, good feature for price Cons: Can be bulky, older design, GOTO doesn't show feet.
I got my GPS12 this Christmas as a present. It was my first GPS and so far I love it. It may not have all the bells and whistles such as maps and pre-stored cities and waypoints, but it is a powerful little tool.
Pros: Lightweight, super-rugged and dependable, great coverage, upgradable firmware Cons: Usually ships with no software, cables, carrying case, or mounts
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Technology amazes me. I work in information technology, and here’s an example; this is the third time I’ve written the “epinion” on the Garmin GPS12 Personal Navigator. Why? The first time, the server just ignored my...
Pros: Inexpensive, good performance, easy to use Cons: Not as many features as some units, short battery life
My Intro to Engineering class did a project involving GPS; my professor later ported that project to the middle- and high school level as a way of getting younger kids interested in engineering. After going through his course, I was offered a position...
Pros: Compact, durable, easy to use, and inexpensive Cons: Battery life and no carrying case
The Global Positioning System 12 by Garmin is a powerful navigation tool that is simple to use but advanced in performance. If you are looking for an easy no frills GPS this is your best bet.
Like most men I simply loaded the 4 AA batteries...
Pros: Good value for the price. Cons: It only comes in black.
As a sailor (Lake Huron & Georgian Bay), I believe that each system that can save my life, needs a backup. A GPS is one of those things that can save your life and go bad, thus it needs a backup. I purchased the Garmin 12 as my first GPS and had a Loran...
If your an outdoor person, like myself, who loves to explore without really paying attention to where your are or where your going then this pocket sized guide is the unit for you.
It will fit into your pocket, fannypack, or you can clip it on to...
Garmin 72H GPS This GPS features 500 waypoints and a track log that stores up to 2,048 points and 10 tracks for quick reference. The water-resistant case floats in w...
Garmin nuvi 255W GPS Find your way with confidence with this GPS that features turn-by-turn voice prompts so you can keep your eyes on the road. Up to 1,000 waypoints and ...
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