On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:28:32 GMT, "asadi"
wrote:

I'm gonna start looking up things about them..

I'm looking mainly to find my way back where I started, and keep track of
where I find mushrooms...

john

Since no one has mentioned it, I will. IMO, get one with mapping
capability as they aren't much more than one without - be it new, used,
or whatever. Then, one with some form of computer interface and memory
card capability can come in handy. Outside of that, again IMO, if all
you're doing it real basic land stuff - waypoint to waypoint, "I'm here
and wanna get there," GPS is just GPS - triangulation on stuff in the
sky. I will say that unless the need is there, I'm not a fan of the
cell-phone sized handhelds - YMMV. IMO, they are a little too limited
on "multiple uses," and the screens are pretty small.

If this helps, I have a Garmin 172C that I use on the flybridge of a
small boat, the car, and handheld (perm mount w/ power on FB, cig plug
cord in car, 4 AA when HH). It's larger than the little HH Garmins, but
it'll do quite a bit, including hook to a computer and has mem cards.
You could probably find one used for 200USD or less as I don't think
it's absolutely current, but it's not "outdated." If you do go with
something like that, I have worldwide land and marine data - that I can
send no problem - and could probably scrounge up a extra unlock. Shoot
me an email if you're interested.

TC,
R