Magellan 310 GPS @ ExplorOz

AnswerID: 21641 Submitted: Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 17:35

Dargo Mathews replied:

the 310 is lacking in the necessary Australian datums
the 300 310 315 330 are out dated models which were discontinued over 12 months ago
there are much better GPS units on the market
what do you want to do with the GPS?

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FollowupID: 14138 Submitted: Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 22:11

Member - Scotti posted:

Dargo

I only really need gps tell me where I am at the time and how to get back if need be as well as getting back there in future.

live life to the full!!!!

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FollowupID: 14186 Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 18:55

Dargo Mathews posted:

Scotti look to the Garmin eTrek for $296
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gpsprod_etrex.html
or the new Geko 101 for $219
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gpsprod_geko101.html
or the new Geko 201 for $269
http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gpsprod_geko201.html
the Geko use AAA batteries which are not cheap but if you use NiMH rechargeable batteries it would be ok.
Any of the above are preferential to the Magellan 300, 310 and 315 as they have all the needed Australian datums, better menus, better resolution screen and features.

If you can afford it, or be patient and save for a while, I would highly recommend the Garmin eMap which is a GPS model that will do everything for your needs and allow you to grow with it. The eMap has basic mapping included, but at a later date you can add a data card and comprehensive mapping.

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AnswerID: 21676 Submitted: Monday, Jun 02, 2003 at 21:56

Jack replied:

I have a 310 ... and I bought it just so I could learn more about GPS before going to the higher models in the range. I must say it does me fine, but I am still happy with paper maps .. and it does have the capability to work with computers .. but I dont want/need that feature. It tells me where I am, and that is good enough for me ...
Jack

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AnswerID: 21726 Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2003 at 13:47

diamond(bendigo) replied:

i recently bought a 310 off ebay so i could just use the basics before i go hi tech.
it saved us a cpl of times over easter(dont let the wife navigate).

looking foward to september(landcruiser park/fraser island)

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