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Garmin eTrex Handheld GPS Navigator for geocaching? - Lunatri Hello, for any of you who know what geocaching is, do you know if this is a good GPS to use to search for caches? There is a person that is selling it for $35. It has no batteries or cables but it comes with manual. Should I buy it?

Best Answer: There are several models of eTrex with varying degrees of suitability for caching. The least expensive model sells (street) for 80 -90 USD with other models ranging up to about 200 USD. The missing cable will be a problem since you will want to send caches directly from your computer to the GPS. Also, if it is a serial interface, I would avoid it since most modern computers are not equipped with serial ports. USB interface is a better bet. So, depending on the model, you could use it for very basic caching by typing in the coordinates of the caches you plan to hunt, or you could attempt to locate a cable. Don't worry abut the batteries since you'll be replacing them regularly anyway. If the GPS is the basic yellow "banana" eTrex, I'd probably pass on it but I might consider some of the better units. Check them out at www.garmin.com and see what you are getting for your money. - GJ289FIA

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