I am planning to buy my first GPS. I have been comparison shopping for a while and found a few sites that seem to be doing a good job with pricing and customer service. I am still confused and undecided as to what to buy with all the various options. The folks at getfeetwet.com (quite helpful) have suggested the Lowrance H20 or thier 3010c Bundle. I also saw that they had a factory refurbished Garmin 2006 and GMR unit for half the price. Any thoughts on these units? I like the price of the 2006 factory refurbished but I am not sure what I am giving up? Garmin gives 1 yr warranty on the refurb and looks like getfeetwet adds a 2nd yr to that. I was assured that they are as good as new. Has anybody purchased a Garmin Refurb?
I bought a new garmin legend c this december and I love it!! I do have one complaint though "my fishing hopspots map i purchased seems to be off a little bit." Not on all lakes but winnie and mille lacs for sure. My dad just ordered the H2O, I will let you know what he thinks when he starts playing!!
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I got an H2O and have had no problems with it so far. Takes a while indoors to get a fix. Works great out in the boat. Don't have any maps as of yet, but should be adding a chip this summer.
Depending on what you will be using it for and what you want out of the unit, I would suggest the Lowrance I-Finder series I have the H2O with LakeMaster Mn chip and could not be happier.
Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary. ~ Patrick F. McManus
