Handheld Gps System
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 Magellan SporTrak Map HandHeld GPS Receiver Excellent $49.95 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 2m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 MAGELLAN EXPLORIST XL HANDHELD GPS W BOX $84.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 50m |
 Garmin eTrex Venture HC Handheld Hiking Camping GPS Receiver $79.95 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 8m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 GARMIN ETREX 20 GPS HANDHELD RECEIVER $151.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
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 NEW GARMIN ETREX 20 WORLDWIDE HANDHELD NAVIGATOR $133.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 22m |
 GARMIN GPSMAP 76CSx Handheld GPS Navigator Receiver $99.99 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
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 NEW Garmin eTrex Venture HC Handheld GPS Receiver Color High Sensitivity $98.50 Time Remaining: 20d 3h 5m Buy It Now for only: $98.50 |
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 Garmin Oregon 450 Touchscreen Handheld GPS Receiver 010 00697 40 NEW $289.95 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 30m Buy It Now for only: $289.95 |
 GARMIN GPSMAP 60CSx HANDHELD GPS UNIT $152.50 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 19m |
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 GARMIN eTrex Legend Handheld GPS Navigation Unit $62.01 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 33m |
 BRAND NEW Garmin Rino 120 GMRS FRS Handheld Radio with GPS $150.00 Time Remaining: 16d 7h 37m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 Garmin Oregon 200 GPS New in Box Hiking Camping Backpacking Handheld $127.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 24m |
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 GARMIN ETREX GPS HANDHELD RECEIVER BRAND NEW NO RESERVE AUCTION 99 GREAT DEAL $78.00 (29 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 28m |
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 Bushnell ONIX 350 GPS HandHeld Receiver $69.00 Time Remaining: 10h 48m |
 BRAND NEW GARMIN ETREX 30 HANDHELD HIKING GPS $259.00 Time Remaining: 11d 11h 40m Buy It Now for only: $259.00 |
 Mio 168 Digiwalker GPS Navigation for Car PDA handheld Lightly USED $25.00 Time Remaining: 12h 22m Buy It Now for only: $49.00 |
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 Cobra GPS 100 GPS Handheld Receiver $20.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 35m |
 GARMIN Montana 650 Handheld Touchscreen GPS Receiver 010 00924 01 Navigator $539.95 Time Remaining: 13d 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $539.95 |
 Garmin GPS 12 GPS Receiver handheld Personal Navigator Outdoors $78.95 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 29m |
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 Garmin GPS 72H Handheld GPS Receiver Waterproof Floats $135.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 59m |
 Garmin eMap Handheld GPS Receiver $19.99 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 37m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 NEW Magellan eXplorist 610 Canada 3 Handheld GPS Canadian Maps Geocaching Map $339.43 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 10m Buy It Now for only: $378.33 |
 NEW GARMIN ETREX VENTURE HC HANDHELD GPS RECEIVER $119.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 NEW GARMIN eTrex Legend H Handheld GPS Hiking Geocaching Fishing TOPO Maps $97.26 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 11m |
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 NEW GARMIN eTrex Legend HCX with Canada Topo Maps Handheld GPS Geocaching $175.06 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 12m |
 Garmin Oregon 550T Handheld GPS Receiver 3 LCD 32MP Camera 1 Year Warranty $349.99 Time Remaining: 20d 20h 47m Buy It Now for only: $349.99 |
 Garmin Map76 Handheld GPS $70.00 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 40m Buy It Now for only: $80.00 |
 GARMIN GPSMAP 76Cx Handheld GPS Navigator 76 Cx Receiver 010 00468 00 NEW $185.95 Time Remaining: 19d 3h 49m Buy It Now for only: $185.95 |
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 NEW GARMIN ETREX 20 WORLDWIDE HANDHELD NAVIGATOR 010 00970 10 $185.94 Time Remaining: 28d 2h 13m Buy It Now for only: $185.94 |
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 GARMIN ETREX 10 HANDHELD OUTDOOR HIKING GPS RECEIVER Brand New $113.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 48m Buy It Now for only: $113.99 |
 Magellan Triton 400 Handheld GPS Adventure PackBundle SD card Maps Case++ NEW $79.95 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 37m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 Magellan Explorist 300 Outdoor GPS Handheld Receiver MINT Barely Used $69.99 Time Remaining: 9d 3h 9m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
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 Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Handheld Hiking Outdoor Sportsman Receiver $28.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 2m |
 Lowrance iFinder Go Portable Waterproof Handheld GPS $26.99 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 19m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 Garmin hand held GPS 40 receiver Ecellent Used Condition $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 56m Buy It Now for only: $48.00 |
 Garmin Oregon 550 Touchscreen Handheld GPS Receiver NEW $349.95 Time Remaining: 5d 1h 30m Buy It Now for only: $349.95 |
 Magellan GPS 315 GPS Receiver HANDHELD $22.85 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 37m |
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 Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX Handheld GPS Receiver $199.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 50m |
 GARMIN GPSMAP 62 Handheld GPS Receiver 010 00868 00 Navigaror $256.95 Time Remaining: 9d 5h 32m Buy It Now for only: $256.95 |
 GARMIN GPSmap 60CSx HANDHELD UNIT WITH OWNERS MANUEL $180.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 51m |
 Garmin Etrex H Outdoor Handheld Walking Hiking GPS $125.70 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 35m Buy It Now for only: $125.70 |
 Bushnell Onix 200 Rugged Portable Handheld GPS Navigator 362000 $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 4m |
 New generation Garmin GPSmap 60C GPS Handheld Auto Receiver w color LCD display $164.36 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 2m Buy It Now for only: $164.36 |
 GARMIN GPS 12 Handheld Personal Global Navigator $55.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 2h 38m |
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 Garmin eTrex Vista handheld GPS in original box manuals PC cable etc $18.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 48m |
 GARMIN OREGON 200 3 COLOR TOUCHSCREEN HANDHELD GPS $168.95 Time Remaining: 20d 22h 42m Buy It Now for only: $168.95 |
 NEW Bendix King Av8or Ace Handheld GPS cost 1600 $500.00 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 50m |
 Magellan Triton 300 Handheld GPS Navigator Unit Portable Waterproof Hiking A $66.49 Time Remaining: 25d 3h 45m Buy It Now for only: $66.49 |
 GARMIN Dakota 20 Handheld Touchscreen GPS Receiver Used only one time $150.23 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 5h 58m |
 GARMIN Dakota 10 Handheld Touchscreen GPS Receiver Navigator 010 00781 00 $139.95 Time Remaining: 14d 4h Buy It Now for only: $139.95 |
 Garmin Montana 650 Handheld GPS with 5MP Camera $400.00 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 8m Buy It Now for only: $475.00 |
 BRAND NEW GARMIN GPSMAP 78S HANDHELD GPS RECEIVER $310.00 Time Remaining: 11d 11h 37m Buy It Now for only: $310.00 |
 Apelco 11 handheld GPS unit $29.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 1m Buy It Now for only: $43.00 |
 NEW Foretrex 401 Wrist Handheld GPS Navigator Receiver $187.90 Time Remaining: 6d 10h Buy It Now for only: $187.90 |
 Garmin Colorado 400T handheld GPS w cable clip invisishield bundle $125.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 8h 34m |
 BRAND NEW GARMIN GPSMAP 78 HANDHELD GPS RECEIVER $245.00 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 22m Buy It Now for only: $245.00 |
 Garmin iQue 3600 PDA GPS Handheld System $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 17h 55m |
 Garmin Geko 101 Handheld GPS Receiver Portable Hiking Biking GPS $39.99 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 45m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Receiver Handheld MapSend navigation $75.00 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 57m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 |
 GARMIN eTrex Vista HCx GPS Receiver Navigator Handheld GeoCaching 010 00630 00 $169.95 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 24m Buy It Now for only: $169.95 |
 Trimble GeoExplorer II Handheld GPS System With accessories $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 20m |
 GARMIN DAKOTA 20 HANDHELD OUTDOOR HIKING WATERPROOF GPS ONE YEAR GARMIN WARRANTY $204.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 32m Buy It Now for only: $204.99 |
 GARMIN Etrex Legend Receiver Navigation System Handheld WATERPROOF RUGGED $49.99 Time Remaining: 4d 24m |
 Need Repair No backlight Garmin etrex LEGEND HCx Hand held GPS for parts only $52.99 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 49m Buy It Now for only: $52.99 |
 Garmin Map76 Handheld GPS Receiver $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 3h 26m |
Important Tips for Choosing a Handheld GPS
Handheld GPS units can vary greatly in features as well as in price. In order to choose the right one for you it is important to know ahead of time what you will be using it for as well as what features will get used most. There are several different types of GPS units including:
- Handheld
- Automotive
- Marine
- Aviation
- PDA
- Laptop
Handheld units tend to be extremely popular for those who travel and love outdoor activities.
A handheld GPS is convenient for a few reasons:
- They can easily be brought anywhere
- Many are waterproof and can be used for all outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, skiing, hunting, cycling, etc.
- They are the perfect tool for geocaching
- They are self-contained meaning there are no external attachments (although some units will have optional attachments for a car, laptop or external antenna)
- Most handhelds can be easily adapted for use in a vehicle or boat with an optional mounting kit
- They tend to be the less expensive option for GPS devices
How to Choose a GPS
Once you begin your research you will notice that there are several different GPS models to choose from. Before purchasing first decide exactly what activities you will use it for. Then decide what features are most important to you. Many higher end models will have an abundance of features that although seem great may in reality never get used. Most basic handheld GPS devices will have:
- Time usually in 12 and 24 hour formats
- Satellite location
- Ability to calculate distance traveled
- Ability to set and record waypoints (reference points)
- Ability to navigate routes
- Ability to retrace your steps
- Compass
- Elevation above sea level
Important questions to ask are:
- Is it WAAS enabled? – this is important as it will give you a far more accurate signal
- Is it waterproof?
- How many waypoints are there? – a minimum of 500 will suit more outdoor activities
- What maps are included? – different models will have different map options
- Is there space to upload more maps if necessary?
- Do you want a color screen or is black and white okay? – the handheld GPS units with color screens will usually cost more
Features that don't always get used but will really jack up the price:
- Heart-rate monitor
- Electronic compass
- Barometric altimeter
If you are clear as to exactly what you will be using your handheld GPS for as well as what features are most important to you then it should be no problem finding a model that fits your needs as well as your budget. There are several different manufacturers to choose from although the Garmin handheld GPS units seem to be most popular.
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