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Old 18 Apr 2006
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Dear Hubbers,

Can anyone recommend the best GPS to use for places like China, Russian, Kazakhstan? We are basically going to be using maps but would like an easy to use GPS in case we need it.... if anyone could reccomend one that would be fantastic.

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Hi Ants,

If I had to choose right now I would ABSOLUTELY go for a Garmin 176 (color or normal).
I started with the Garmin III. When it broke down after a few years I asked for advice here and the guy's that "know about this stuff" told me a Garmin 5 was much better and faster then my old III.
So instead of folowing my instinct (which usually gets my into trouble) I listened and bought a Garmin 5.

I was very disapointed to see it was just as slow as my old III..... or I should say: It was not faster.

The 176 however (I used it for a test) is much much faster.... Why? It has a seperate RISK-processor for the screen.

It has also a lot more functions which may come in handy. Ever had to wait for high tide but had no idea when that was (for a ferry for example).

Also the screen is bigger which is nice when you have to do a quick glance.

Hope this helps.

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The 176 has been discontinued according to the web site. It is also fairly chunky. I wouldn't want one on a smaller bike.

http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap176/

I would go for a GPSMAP 60CSx or the floating GPSMAP 76CSx with built in antenna. You can store maps on removable data cards.

There’s a good comparison page here:

http://www.garmin.com/marine/compare.jsp

The Garmin V was a lot better than the III in terms of interface and memory but everything has its day.

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I'm interested to hear everones views on this, I'm taking a trip this year and am considering the pros and cons of getting a GPS device.

as a side note theres a 176 up on ebay in that states WITH a touratech mounting kit...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Garmin-GPSmap-17...QQcmdZViewItem
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Consider the maps provided with the GPS - most if not all of these don't do a great job in Russia (at least that is my understanding). If your going to rely on paper maps all you need is a basic gps like an etrex. Paying twice as much for a 60 may not be worth it.

Further I don't see the need for a 60CSx, I think for motorcycling use a 60Cx would be all that is required ... add a compass to the handel bars - you can get them for bicycles with a bell for less than $20.

My advice - go look at them and decide what you really want, and do remember that these things can brake down so total reliance on them is not a good idea.

The 60C - c = colour (or kullor if yer 'merican) x = removable memory card that can carry maps, S = stationary compass feature (consumes more battery power) and an altimeter. I can do with out the compass and altimeter. the 60x comes with a 64M card.
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i have a GPS V which i think works great....HOWEVER...........

if i started over i would get a GPS that stores data on a CARD!!

more room for maps as the V only has 19MB which is ok but not for really long trips!
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