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UPDATE: Most of the several generations old StreetPilot series, including this model, has been discontinued. For a more current recommendation, check out our Auto GPS buyers guide or go straight to our Garmin nuvi comparison chart.
The Garmin StreetPilot 2730
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.
The Garmin eTrex Summit
14 readers at Amazon gave the Summit an average 4 out of 5 star review. Here’s what other reviewers are saying about the eTrex Summit:
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For information on current models, check out our GPS for runners page.
The Garmin Forerunner 305
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For a list of current recommendations, see our handheld GPS buyers guide.
The Garmin GPSMap 60 is the low-end (and lowest cost) unit in the GPSMap line. It could be the ideal GPS solution for the budget conscious outdoors enthusiast. And it will even auto-route on highways with Garmin’s City Select software.
Lets take a quick look at the differences in the GPSMap 60 product line. The GPSMap 60C adds a color screen and bumps the memory from 24 MB to 56 MB, while the GPSMap 60CS goes even further, including a barometric altimeter and electronic compass.
Here’s what others are saying about the GPSMap 60:
The Garmin Geko 201
Here’s what others are saying about the Geko 201:
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued and has been replaced by the Garmin Foretrex 401
The Garmin Foretrex 201
Here’s what others are saying about the Foretrex 201:
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued.
The Garmin iQue M5
The primary differences between this model and the iQue M4
maps (the CD is included with the M5) to the 64 MB of internal memory or an SD card.19 readers at Amazon gave an average 3-1/2 out of 5 star rating in their Garmin IQue M5 review
Here’s what others have to say about the iQue M5:
UPDATE: This model has been discontinued.
The Garmin GPS V
55 reviewers at Amazon gave the GPS V a 4 out of 5 star rating.
Here’s what others have to say:
GPSInformation.net has posted a how-to guide for creating custom points of interest (POIs) for certain Garmin GPS receivers. It gives step-by-step instructions for creating custom POI files compatible with the Garmin POI Loader. Thanks to Allory Deiss for keeping us up to date on the latest at the GPSInformation.net website.
Related post: Custom POIs
Last fall, my wife actually managed to crack the RAM handlebar mount which held her Magellan Meridian Platinum. The damage is shown in the photo to the left. Thishappened during our vacation at Anza Borrego. It broke while she was pounding (or getting pounded by) the downhill shown below on the right. See the people in the photo? Those are park rangers moving boulders so they can take their 4WD up the "road!"
RAM mounts have a reputation for being very tough, and they come with a lifetime warranty, so when we returned, I sent them an email explaining the problem. I got no response, so after a few days, I called them. It was after hours (I’m on the west coast) and I got their voice mail. I left a message, but still received no response. Now I was getting frustrated. I finally managed to call during business hours and they gave me 
an email address and said send a digital photo if possible. I did and, while I got no reply, five days later a new handlebar mounting bracket showed up in the mail. All’s well that ends well.
RAM mounts are great and I have no complaints. I’m not sure I’ve ever even heard of one breaking before. But sometimes a RAM mount is overkill. They can be fairly bulky. I have one for my Garmin 60CS on my bike, but the mount in my car is a Garmin windshield suction cup mount
If you do decide to buy a RAM mount, you may find their catalog confusing. These are component mounts, and you’ll likely be selecting a couple of different items. I’ve found it easier to identify the proper components at GPSCity, so you may want to check there.
