SOLD [VIC MELB] - Garmin Etrex 30x GPS

[keithy]

This is the latest model, the upgraded version of the etrex 30. It is new in box. I have opened to test it with batteries but it hasn't had it's first GPS lock yet.

I bought it for a mate but have talked him into getting a touch screen version.




I will:
* update the latest firmware so it is ready to go,
* install OSM topo maps
* some other maps you can delete if you don't need.

I don't have a spare microSD card, so I will install these maps on the internal memory, but will note which files they are so you can delete them if not required.

SOLD thanks!

[bluewombat]

Hi Keithy
just for interest sake, what touch screen device did you recommend to your friend as a better alternative than this
bw

[keithy]

what touch screen device did you recommend to your friend

The Oregon series (I have the 600), it is quicker and touchscreen but it is more expensive at around $500+, bigger/heavier and has around 8-10hours shorter battery life, but after using mine compared with my etrex 30 he decided it suited him more. I probably could go through all the pluses/minuses, but it will clog this thread. I have made a few previous posts on comparing GPS devices, or if you wait for the October issue of Bushwalking Australia, I have written a small article on choosing GPS and it covers most of the differences.