Portable GPS Navigators

GPS Devices at Pilot vs. Amazon

GPS devices at Pilot range from $299 to $449 with two models for $349. They also have the new Monster Rehab, which is Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Energy in a can with a black-top lid. It’s delicious. Another thing I saw there was a new type of Dorito-type chip called Tias, which looked delicious, but I didn’t buy any. I did buy two Monster Rehabs though because they are so delicious. It’s probably better than all energy drinks combined.
But anyway, this web site is about GPS mapping and these GPS devices are mostly for navigation – for truckers and other travelers. Most of them are dash-mountable, but that’s because they don’t have birthing bays to lay in. The GPS navigators sold at Pilot include Garmin, Cobra, and Rand McNally. Compare these prices to the ones found at Amazon.com:  a Garmin nüvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates is $179, a Cobra NAV One 5000 5-inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator is $425, and a Rand McNally 528881469 7-inch Intelliroute TND 700 Truck GPS is $499.
So it makes more sense to get your energy drinks from Pilot and your GPS devices from Amazon.

Garmin GPSMap Mapping Handheld GPS


Garmin GPSMap 60CSx 2.6-Inch Mapping Handheld GPS (010-00422-00)

  • Lightweight handheld GPS navigator with high-sensitivity GPS receiver and 64 MB microSD card
  • Extremely accurate SiRF GPS chip tracks precise position even in heavy tree cover and deep canyons
  • 2.6-inch, 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display; preloaded with Americas auto-route basemap
  • Integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass; trip computer includes odometer and average speed/ times
  • Rugged, water-resistant housing; measures 2.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Garmin’s MAP60 CSx is an all-purpose upgradeable handheld locator that lets you load up your own digital maps for better reference. The reflective 256-color display lets you find your way on the map in almost any lighting. It’s got a long-life battery for up to 20 hours of outdoors adventuring. The new MicroSD card slots make it simpler than ever to find those out-of-the-way places — just put them on a MicroSD card and load it up. Internal Memory – 64MB MicroSD Card slot Celestial tables Quad helix antenna Battery life – 20 hours (requires 2 AA batteries). This product includes a belt clip and a USB cable.