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Ponderosa
08-02-2011, 01:52 PM
I am wondering if anyone can help me find a very user friendly handheld GPS?
I am looking for one for my father in-law for him to use at work, and my only requirement is that it be easy to operate. can anyone give me any advise on which GPS(s) to start looking at? Thanks

Bucks&Ducks
08-02-2011, 01:55 PM
I have this one, its easy to use (only 4 buttons) has up to 4 different viewing options, and is easy to program/download routes or maps onto

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=161&pID=30120

sarg
08-02-2011, 01:57 PM
i have garmin 60cx and it is very easy to use, there on sale at london drug right now for $199 i think.

Mikey Rafiki
08-02-2011, 02:46 PM
Look and the Garmin Oregon. A little newer technology than the 60csx and E-trex, with ability to get satellite imagery.
I have the 60csx and thats the only thing that I wish it had.

todbartell
08-02-2011, 04:11 PM
how basic? Bushnell Backtracks have like 3 buttons/waypoints.

Ponderosa
08-02-2011, 07:04 PM
thanks for the responses.Think I might have found one that looks like it will work (Garmin etrex)
appreciate the help

Yak
08-03-2011, 10:07 PM
I have an oregon (garmin) touch screen. Dont think you could make it any easier to use (1 button) but about twice the price of an etrex. Really like the ability to add in maps though. I use it as a backup chartplotter on my boat and also for backroads.

Good luck!

Yak

Shooter
08-03-2011, 10:56 PM
I have an older Garmin Etrex that I just replaced with the 60CsX. The Etrex was plenty simple enough and worked well enough but the biggest issue I had with it was the fact it would lose satellite reception so easily. Forget about any reception if you are anywhere close to under a tree. Other than that, out in the open it worked fine. If thats all you need it should be plenty good enough.