All Around Previous Gen Device Advice

deeve · 07-02-2012, 07:21 AM

I am looking for a good all-around road trip, trail, get me home from wandering device that I can mount to my motorcycle. Waterproof, glove friendly and easy to use. I've thought about, and almost bought, a Montana and other latest and greatest devices, but the price killed it. I tried using my iPhone, but honestly...it sucks. Half the time I can't see the screen or it shuts off because of heat. In a car it would be fine, on a bike it's not so fine. I am looking to get a good used device or new cheaper...like $200-$250 range.

There are a few that I am thinking about, but rather then muddy the waters I'll just throw it out there and keep it open.

Thanks!
DAVE

deeve · 07-02-2012, 08:04 AM

Damn. Can't edit original in tapatalk, but I would like to add tracks and routes in as well.

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I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?buyent

Countdown · 07-02-2012, 08:07 AM

For your budget and wanted features, you are looking at a hand held.

Look at 76Cx from WestMarine.com at $150 when on sale which is very often.

EmmEff · 07-02-2012, 08:10 AM

Garmin 76Cx @ West Marine is $150 brand new. It's ugly (IMHO, of course) but it's reliable, albeit now somewhat dated technology. I use a Oregon 450 and really like it, but it's another $100 or so.

Maps, mount, etc. all are extra, so factor those into your buy-in costs.

deeve · 07-02-2012, 10:47 AM

I have a decent universal mount, so thats not a problem. Between the two, I think the Oregon has a better screen for navigating? That might be worth the extra $ and still be "budget" conscious..maybe. I will look closer at those two.

deeve · 07-02-2012, 03:41 PM

Is the 60CSX too old of a unit at this point to be compared with the two listed above?

EmmEff · 07-02-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeve

Is the 60CSX too old of a unit at this point to be compared with the two listed above?

The 76Cx and 60Cx are the *exact* same units in a different form factor. The 60CSx and 60Cx has an external antenna while the 76CSx and 76Cx are self-contained. The latter models also float where as the 60CSx does not.

I never bothered with the 60/76 series and went directly to the Oregon (before the Montana was released)

deeve · 07-02-2012, 07:52 PM

The Montana is very nice and very nicely out of my budget. The more I look into the Oregon, the more I like its options. Not the latest and greatest, but very nice none the less. I think I can find an Oregon 450 for about $250 but do have to get a street level maps. I little more then I was thinking, but for what it is, it seems like a very good deal to me.

DAVE

07-02-2012, 07:21 AM	#1
deeve ^OP DumbA$$ Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Oddometer: 703	All Around Previous Gen Device Advice I am looking for a good all-around road trip, trail, get me home from wandering device that I can mount to my motorcycle. Waterproof, glove friendly and easy to use. I've thought about, and almost bought, a Montana and other latest and greatest devices, but the price killed it. I tried using my iPhone, but honestly...it sucks. Half the time I can't see the screen or it shuts off because of heat. In a car it would be fine, on a bike it's not so fine. I am looking to get a good used device or new cheaper...like $200-$250 range. There are a few that I am thinking about, but rather then muddy the waters I'll just throw it out there and keep it open. Thanks! DAVE __________________ 2009 R1200RT-P Swapped for an Impala 2009 R1200GSA Sold! 2011 Ural Gobi GU

07-02-2012, 08:04 AM	#2
deeve ^OP DumbA$$ Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Oddometer: 703	Damn. Can't edit original in tapatalk, but I would like to add tracks and routes in as well. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?buyent __________________ 2009 R1200RT-P Swapped for an Impala 2009 R1200GSA Sold! 2011 Ural Gobi GU

07-02-2012, 08:07 AM	#3
Countdown Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Carson City/Ridgecrest Oddometer: 3,994	For your budget and wanted features, you are looking at a hand held. Look at 76Cx from WestMarine.com at $150 when on sale which is very often. __________________ Jerry Counts

07-02-2012, 08:10 AM	#4
EmmEff Wannabe Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Innisfil, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 1,244	Garmin 76Cx @ West Marine is $150 brand new. It's ugly (IMHO, of course) but it's reliable, albeit now somewhat dated technology. I use a Oregon 450 and really like it, but it's another $100 or so. Maps, mount, etc. all are extra, so factor those into your buy-in costs. __________________ 2008 Suzuki DRZ400S

07-02-2012, 10:47 AM	#5
deeve ^OP DumbA$$ Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Oddometer: 703	I have a decent universal mount, so thats not a problem. Between the two, I think the Oregon has a better screen for navigating? That might be worth the extra $ and still be "budget" conscious..maybe. I will look closer at those two. __________________ 2009 R1200RT-P Swapped for an Impala 2009 R1200GSA Sold! 2011 Ural Gobi GU deeve screwed with this post 07-02-2012 at 10:59 AM

07-02-2012, 03:41 PM	#6
deeve ^OP DumbA$$ Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Oddometer: 703	Is the 60CSX too old of a unit at this point to be compared with the two listed above? __________________ 2009 R1200RT-P Swapped for an Impala 2009 R1200GSA Sold! 2011 Ural Gobi GU

07-02-2012, 07:52 PM	#8
deeve ^OP DumbA$$ Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Oddometer: 703	The Montana is very nice and very nicely out of my budget. The more I look into the Oregon, the more I like its options. Not the latest and greatest, but very nice none the less. I think I can find an Oregon 450 for about $250 but do have to get a street level maps. I little more then I was thinking, but for what it is, it seems like a very good deal to me. DAVE __________________ 2009 R1200RT-P Swapped for an Impala 2009 R1200GSA Sold! 2011 Ural Gobi GU

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