gps iii plus

what will i need to get it to be able to work well?
and i'm going to traveling to orlando florida and i need an unexpensive gps system that will show me the highway stops and where to make turns is this system for that thanks?

This will probably be adequate, though it is quite old technology. Current Garmin models can route (give turn-by-turn directions) using the basemap, so if the GPS III happens to be able to route using the basemap, it will get you close to your destination. It'll take you to the closest major road or highway, but unless you have detailed maps loaded, like for neighborhood streets, you might not get to your exact destination. You might want to check if they have the map CDs available, as well as the cable that would be needed to transfer the detailed map data to the GPS receiver.

The problem with most new GPS receivers is that the detailed maps cost extra, like $70-130 extra. If you have a laptop, look into finding a copy of Microsoft Streets and Trips that comes with the GPS receiver. Even a version a year or two old might be OK. I've seen the 2006 version with the GPS receiver as cheap as $45. The GPS receiver is attached to your laptop, and the laptop will give you on-screen driving directions. I think some versions of Streets and Trips will even give you audio cues for turns.

2007-08-22 10:25:31 by ynra BTB 4-18-09

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I have Treo but i have no clue how to do that

2006-04-25 20:46:05 by sleeplessmedia

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Which of these GPS units if any are the best for Geocaching?
1. Garmin III Plus GPS
2. Magellan 315 GPS

It looks like you probably could, but the question is why? Unless you already own one or both of these units, there are much better options available. The Magellan 315 is a 10 year old design, and there have been major improvements in receiver sensitivity and accuracy since then. The Garmin III is better suited to use in an automobile, but on the other hand I seem to remember someone years ago using one for caching, so if my memory's correct it can be done. Again though you are dealing with an obsolete GPS with more modern options available. The current GPS of choice for serious cachers remains the Garmin 60CSx, although the Oregon units are making inroads. Also, DeLorme has a new unit, the PN-40, which shows promise, but I can't recommend it yet - it seems a work in progress.

2009-02-03 13:17:31 by Kevin B

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