detriot area OD don't seem to carry the III plus, they have an emap for 99 or an etrek for 69
grrr
Geoff
grrr
Geoff
@#@!#!!!! I called the other OD in my town and the CSR told me they could special order me the GPS III + straight from the manufacturer for the clearance price. I drive up there and the manager says 'Yes they can special order it for me. For the regular price of $329.' Then he tried to sell me the floor display of the Etrek for 10% off 229.00. I said a bad word and left. :|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|:|
Is the etrex worth the 69.99 price. Does anyone have this model and what do they think of it. I was not able to get the III+ but was able to get the etrex. But I am not sure if I want this model. Can you download maps or hook up to computer for routing.
TIA
Melvin
TIA
Melvin
This GPS is for land travel and waypoints, right?
There are never deals on marine GPS units?
Garmin makes good marine ones too.
These two models are fine for marine use.
A couple of my friends have them and use the them solely for boating.
Text reviews here
There are never deals on marine GPS units?
Garmin makes good marine ones too.
These two models are fine for marine use.
A couple of my friends have them and use the them solely for boating.
Text reviews here
someone asked earlier, i believe....about the differences between the
Garmin III (discontinued) and the III+
http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsIII/americas.html
III III+
Database or Basemap Basemap (details) Basemap- 20 mi (details)
Additional map options N/A MapSource CD-ROM uploadable information
details on the III:
The Americas Land Data basemap includes the United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and covers an area from W180 to W30 Longitude, S60 to N75 Latitude. Also included is a high-level worldwide map with political boundaries and major cities. The best zoom range on the Americas Land Data basemap is the 20 m scale. The internal basemap is permanent and cannot be updated or upgraded. The standard map coverage for the Americas version includes:
Oceans, rivers and lakes (greater than 30 sq. miles)
Principal cities and a small amount of smaller cities and towns
Major interstates and principal highways
Political boundaries (state and international borders)
United States?In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:
Small lakes, major streams and rivers
Principal urban areas (including Alaska and Hawaii)
Railroads
National and State level roads, plus some local roads in or near urban areas
More detailed coastline
Small cities and towns
Alaska?In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:
National and State level roads, plus some local roads in or near urban areas
Lakes greater than 5 square miles
Small cities and towns
Railroads
Canada?In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:
Lakes greater than 5 square miles (Southern Canada)
Lakes greater than 10 square miles (Central Canada)
Railroads
Mexico, Central and South America:
Standard Map Coverage
---------------------------------------------------
just FYI
hope this helps...
Garmin III (discontinued) and the III+
http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsIII/americas.html
III III+
Database or Basemap Basemap (details) Basemap- 20 mi (details)
Additional map options N/A MapSource CD-ROM uploadable information
details on the III:
The Americas Land Data basemap includes the United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and covers an area from W180 to W30 Longitude, S60 to N75 Latitude. Also included is a high-level worldwide map with political boundaries and major cities. The best zoom range on the Americas Land Data basemap is the 20 m scale. The internal basemap is permanent and cannot be updated or upgraded. The standard map coverage for the Americas version includes:
Oceans, rivers and lakes (greater than 30 sq. miles)
Principal cities and a small amount of smaller cities and towns
Major interstates and principal highways
Political boundaries (state and international borders)
United States?In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:
Small lakes, major streams and rivers
Principal urban areas (including Alaska and Hawaii)
Railroads
National and State level roads, plus some local roads in or near urban areas
More detailed coastline
Small cities and towns
Alaska?In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:
National and State level roads, plus some local roads in or near urban areas
Lakes greater than 5 square miles
Small cities and towns
Railroads
Canada?In addition to the standard map coverage, it also includes:
Lakes greater than 5 square miles (Southern Canada)
Lakes greater than 10 square miles (Central Canada)
Railroads
Mexico, Central and South America:
Standard Map Coverage
---------------------------------------------------
just FYI
hope this helps...
I just picked up both the emap ($99.88) and the GPS III+ ($99.88)
I checked everywhere in Illinois and only found these.
I noticed that these are out of stock on the OD website and on the GPS III+ is on backorder.
BTW, has anyone noticed that the OD website is now showing the GPS III+ price as $289.99?
I'm glad I got mine before it was too late.
Jes
I checked everywhere in Illinois and only found these.
I noticed that these are out of stock on the OD website and on the GPS III+ is on backorder.
BTW, has anyone noticed that the OD website is now showing the GPS III+ price as $289.99?
I'm glad I got mine before it was too late.
Jes
thanks Cyberian for clearing that up for me.
too bad I didn't get in on this, there is no OD in NYC, right?
who wnats to sell one?
too bad I didn't get in on this, there is no OD in NYC, right?
who wnats to sell one?
You know, the GPS III Plus and the GPS III Pilot look identical. There must be a way to update the III+ with the aviation info. Does anyone have a clue? I think I'll just trade mine plus some cash for the III+ Pilot.
I would goto www.garmin.com and pose that question to them, they MAY have some sorta upgrade policy.. but I think it would be HARDWARE not software based.
DealyDo, first of all thanks for the great deal!
I got one on Sunday evening in Los Angeles for $97.30 after $10 rebate and tax.
I don't understand how some could get it for $60 ??? Or was it only for online ordering?
Some mentioned a coupon snail mailed to them, were they "individual coupons" or such 5 digits as Staples'?
Anyhow, nice thing to play with, but I guess it will end up e_bay after a few days...
I got one on Sunday evening in Los Angeles for $97.30 after $10 rebate and tax.
I don't understand how some could get it for $60 ??? Or was it only for online ordering?
Some mentioned a coupon snail mailed to them, were they "individual coupons" or such 5 digits as Staples'?
Anyhow, nice thing to play with, but I guess it will end up e_bay after a few days...
According to the Garmin site FAQs ...
Q. Can I upgrade my GPS III to a GPS III+?
A. Due to significant hardware differences and the associated costs to upgrade from a GPS III to a GPS III+, no upgrades are available.
AND
Q. Do you take trade-ins?
A. Unfortunately not. GARMIN is a new equipment manufacturer and we sell our equipment exclusively through our distribution network. As we do not sell equipment directly, we also have no market for used equipment taken in on trade.
And
Q. Can I upgrade my GPS III to a GPS III+?
A. Due to significant hardware differences and the associated costs to upgrade from a GPS III to a GPS III+, no upgrades are available.
AND
Q. Do you take trade-ins?
A. Unfortunately not. GARMIN is a new equipment manufacturer and we sell our equipment exclusively through our distribution network. As we do not sell equipment directly, we also have no market for used equipment taken in on trade.
And
Correction to the comment I made earlier....most mapping software works with GPSIII+, but uses it basically as an antenna, so you can track where you're going from an attached laptop. In order to download routes to the GPS unit itself ( to free it from the computer), you need the Mapsource. These are way expensive. Anyone got a good source for them, please let me know.
stifco
There at least 4 ODs in NYC.
Go toOD and then to "find a Store" (Top left)
Just use the state, NY in the search and it will give you about 15 B&M's
in NY State.
A few in NYC and a few more on L.I.
DealyDo
Looks like the GPS III+ is back up to regular price, but thanks for a really hot deal.
I really wanted one of them for a present, but if you snooze you lose!
There at least 4 ODs in NYC.
Go toOD and then to "find a Store" (Top left)
Just use the state, NY in the search and it will give you about 15 B&M's
in NY State.
A few in NYC and a few more on L.I.
DealyDo
Looks like the GPS III+ is back up to regular price, but thanks for a really hot deal.
I really wanted one of them for a present, but if you snooze you lose!
By what I read on the Rand McNally street finder page, you can use their software with this device? Any input?
FAQs
Q: I am using a Garmin? GPS unit. How do I set this unit up to work with your StreetFinder software?
A:Cut for space reasons, see their site.
Q: I am using a Garmin? GPS unit. How do I set this unit up to work with your StreetFinder software?
A: The Garmin GPS unit requires an interface cable that can be attached to your laptop computer (contact Garmin to obtain a cable for your specific unit). Once you have attached the interface cable to your laptop, make sure your Garmin unit?s "Interface" settings are correctly set (use the list below for your particular unit).
GPS III Plus - Set "Interface" settings to "NMEA"
GPS 12 - Set "Interface" settings to "NONE/NMEA"
StreetPilot ColorMap - Set "Interface" settings to "NMEA Out"
For any other questions regarding the use of these units, please consult your manual. Garmin also maintains users manuals for all of their products on their web site at http://www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html.
Once you have properly configured your Garmin GPS:
Open StreetFinder and select GPS/SETTINGS
Under ?GPS Type? select one of the Garmin settings (Older or Newer).
Select ?Monitor? mode then click OK.
Start GPS by pressing your F9 key or selecting GPS start from the StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 menu.
FAQs
Q: I am using a Garmin? GPS unit. How do I set this unit up to work with your StreetFinder software?
A:Cut for space reasons, see their site.
Q: I am using a Garmin? GPS unit. How do I set this unit up to work with your StreetFinder software?
A: The Garmin GPS unit requires an interface cable that can be attached to your laptop computer (contact Garmin to obtain a cable for your specific unit). Once you have attached the interface cable to your laptop, make sure your Garmin unit?s "Interface" settings are correctly set (use the list below for your particular unit).
GPS III Plus - Set "Interface" settings to "NMEA"
GPS 12 - Set "Interface" settings to "NONE/NMEA"
StreetPilot ColorMap - Set "Interface" settings to "NMEA Out"
For any other questions regarding the use of these units, please consult your manual. Garmin also maintains users manuals for all of their products on their web site at http://www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html.
Once you have properly configured your Garmin GPS:
Open StreetFinder and select GPS/SETTINGS
Under ?GPS Type? select one of the Garmin settings (Older or Newer).
Select ?Monitor? mode then click OK.
Start GPS by pressing your F9 key or selecting GPS start from the StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 menu.
good job Doctor
I called Garmin and the tech support told me that was only compatible with their software.
I will try your post
I called Garmin and the tech support told me that was only compatible with their software.
I will try your post
I guess their software(Rand) only accepts data out. I.E. output to a laptop, it does not feed data in the GPS for storage. Dang..
If anyone is willing to trade thier eMap Deluxe (with memcard/CDROM) or thier GPS III PLUS for a Philips Nino 510 color WinCE handheld (or else sell at a less-than-retail healthy profit); please PM or email me (jasongilroy@mediaone.net)
Thanks,
h0trod
Thanks,
h0trod
I want to buy the GPS III+ from someone at Face Value if poss..
(plus shipping , etc)
Anyone have an extra and is willing? thanks
I DO have the mapsource (metroguide) cd's.. if you have your own.
(have us roads/rec.. and topo gps too)
cj
(plus shipping , etc)
Anyone have an extra and is willing? thanks
I DO have the mapsource (metroguide) cd's.. if you have your own.
(have us roads/rec.. and topo gps too)
cj
CJ ... I thought I read Raw Dog has one for you. I have one on hold but it is a long out of the way trip so I think I will cough it up tomorrow.
I called a few places today ... looking for the EMAP version. I got the III+ but I wanted one for driving. Still have a Etak though. No CNET rebate yet. :frown:
I called a few places today ... looking for the EMAP version. I got the III+ but I wanted one for driving. Still have a Etak though. No CNET rebate yet. :frown:
Found some cool freeware software to download my GPS track data into.
http://www.gpstm.com/
Nice zooming in feature, click on path and it reads out distance.
Haven't played with it enough to see what all it can do. From the website they show map data overlayed onto the track data but I haven't gotten that far yet.
Dave
http://www.gpstm.com/
Nice zooming in feature, click on path and it reads out distance.
Haven't played with it enough to see what all it can do. From the website they show map data overlayed onto the track data but I haven't gotten that far yet.
Dave
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