Can someone point me toward a handheld GPS device?

fworl949
fworl949 Posts: 4 Member
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I'm looking for a handheld GPS device that's really user friendly (for an older man to use). He needs to be able to walk around and drop points on the device and then come back to a computer (Mac preferably) and "connect the dots". We also need to be able to overlay the points/paths on a map and print that map out. I've never used a handheld GPS and have no idea where to start on this...any thoughts?

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  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    May not be helpful, but pretty much all smart phones have GPSs in them.
  • fworl949
    fworl949 Posts: 4 Member
    Yeah, but the person I'm trying to help out will not use a smartphone and I'm trying to aim for something with actual buttons to press...the cliche technologically impared old guy ya know :)
  • x__chrissy__x
    x__chrissy__x Posts: 123
    May not be helpful, but pretty much all smart phones have GPSs in them.

    So obvious to us NORMAL people! :)
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    For trails you can look into the Garmin GPSMAP 62 series. I have 1 of the Garmin touch screen devices I use for trails but the GPSMAP 62 group does have actual buttons that he may be more comfortable using.
  • x__chrissy__x
    x__chrissy__x Posts: 123
    I suggest checking 1999, they should have plenty of options for you

    There is always a compass!
  • MidsummerNightsDream
    MidsummerNightsDream Posts: 25
    I use my phone and love it.

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