how does bushnell compare to garmin?
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I like it much better. I have a lot of friends that have Garmin. They seem to be limited to some courses which I have been able to receive on the Bushnell
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In a nutshell, Bushnell has fewer "bells and whistles", but IMHO, is easier to use for basic, such as distances (obviously) and hazards. When I compared the two at my local golf shop, I thought Garmin's graphics were difficult to make out on a wrist worn small screen device. Maybe that's due to "older eye syndrome" !
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Whole different thing! My garmin is a hand held device and bushnell neo-x is watchlike gps. The garmin may be slightly more accurate in yardage shown, but also only holds 20 courses at one time and has annual fee.
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I have a Garmin S1 and the battery is failing after one year. Not easily replaceable. Considering the NEO because of extra battery life.
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I don't know. I returned the item as it was too difficult to operate. I only will use Garmin now.
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NO.. The Garmin is fully self contained. This device is not only powerful, but strong. It is used for hunting, tracking or hiking. A must have. It fixes your position anywhere by satellites!
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I have been using this model (710) for awhile. I hike in both deserts and forests and found it gets a good lock no matter where I am. The big perk for me is that the maps are all preloaded. Try doing a multi-state trip with a Garmin and you realize what a convenience it is. The international maps are also good. I used it in Germany in 2013 and it was quite helpful and accurate. In the end, you can't go wrong. It does the basics well.
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one).I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
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http://www.opticsreviewer.com/nikon-monarch-5-vs-bushnell-legend-ultra-hd.html
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I don't personally know of anyone that has the Rand McNally. Some of the RV forums that I frequent have had good reviews on both the Rand McNally and the Garmin. I don't know which Rand McNally there were using. Sorry.
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Hi Kirk, I have this 60CX, the version without the electronic compass (which can be a battery drain). The past two years, I've used it primarily in the car. I am pleased with it's performance in the car (and some on a motorcycle) and it gets me to unfamiliar places accurately here in the Houston area. The unit is surprisingly faster in satelite acquistion and route calculation than others that I have used. It won't talk to you. It beeps and flashes information on upcoming turns. That being said, I had to purchase the city navigator software from Garmin and 2 gb micro sd to do the detailed maps that the pre-loaded map that comes with the unit just won't do. The most recent city navigator retails for around $140. 2 gb cards are inexpensive. I've not had to use it for hiking or sailing. From what I've read, others have found it great for those applications. I have used it to go running and my experience is that you must hold it steady to calculate your pace accurately. This thing is extremely portable. It can fit in your pocket in a pinch. I believe this and the 76 series are the best all around gps-s. Good Luck!
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No. Go with the Garmin 310xt...it's waterproof, more reliable and more durable.
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I found a GARMIN GPS III PLUS (can be found on AMAZON usually used but sometimes someone has a new one) to be perfect on my quad. It provides features not found in combination on any GPS currently in production that I have found. I won't go thru all the features here as there are so many, but for me, it provides everything I could want in exploring remote areas of AZ except a gas gauge for the quad! Mine is clamped to the handlebars and runs off vehicle power so no battery life problems. Check one out and save yourself a lot of money while getting the capabilities a new one can't provide.
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I didn't t get that far. I sent it back and got a Magellan. Wayyyyyyyy better!!! Clearer screen, operating system makes sense. Superior to Garmin.
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Would it work? Yes. Is it easy to operate? No. The menu system is remarkably complicated because it tries to do too many things. Personally I think the Garmin Etrex 30 is much better value.
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Remember, it is nothing like a Garmin at all. It is a basic GPS unit to get you from point a to point b. It does not route motorcycle specific routes, the screen is difficult to see. I would only buy it if you really need some type of gps unit to get you around. I you really want a nice motorcycle specific GPS, I would save up your money and buy the Garmin. Sometimes you can get a refurbished one and sometimes you can even buy an extended warranty for them.
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My new gps decision has came down to the roadmate 1470 or the garmin 760. Basically it seems, for me, its free traffic vs. auto-route sorting and bluetooth. Magellan does route planning, not route sorts (ie. find the most efficient route between all pts entered). If you want traffic then your talking $40 or $60 extra for the Garmin. So I'm trying to look at it like, Is auto-sort and bluetooth worth the extra $40-$60?
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It does lock to satellite quickly if you're outdoors with clear sights. Takes a bit longer in city centers with high rise buildings. Once you've uploaded your data to garmin website it shows your route on a map and it's incredibly accurate.
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Garmin's are amazing for exactly what you want. If the user is experienced with maps, I'd recommend getting a model that offers Topographic maps which will help with route planning if they're going off-trail.
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My first time on this site. I have had several experiences with the GPS instruments an truely the GARMIN Is what I replaced the TomTom with. Toms are good, Garmin's are excellent.