Garmin Gpsmap 66st, Rugged Multisatellite Handheld With Sensors And Topo Maps, 3 Color Display (Rene
Garmin GPSMAP 66st, Rugged Multisatellite Handheld with Sensors and Topo Maps, 3 Color Display (Renewed)
- Premium GPS handheld with Birdseye Satellite Imagery subscription and TOPO maps
- Multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) support to track your travels in more challenging environments than GPS alone plus three-axis compass and barometric altimeter
- Access to Birdseye Satellite Imagery with direct-to-device downloads and no annual subscription and preloaded TOPO U.S. and Canada maps
- Expanded wireless connectivity supports Active Weather for up-to-date forecasts and animated weather radar and Geocaching Live for mobile syncing and updates
Brand : Amazon Renewed
Category : Electronics,GPS, Finders & Accessories,Sports & Handheld GPS,Handheld GPS Units
Rating : 4
Price : US $429.99
Review Count : 64
Garmin GPSMAP 66st, Rugged Multisatellite Handheld with Sensors and Topo Maps, 3 Color Display (Renewed)
- I can\'t tell you if the Garmin product is good or not. This \"Refurbished\" item was worthless. It worked when I received it, and I was able to download Birdseye imagery for a backpacking trip. Then, the morning I was leaving for my trip, the refurbished unit wouldn\'t turn on. I tried three different sets of batteries and various USB cables -- nothing. It wouldn\'t even blink. I had to leave on my trip with it not turning on. It never turned on since.I\'ve seen through hikers on the PCT with similar devices (been hiking the Sierra since before GPS myself). I would have counted on this for a risky trip deep beyond the wilderness boundary in a flyover state. I mean, I wouldn\'t have planned on this being necessary for my survival, but there is a risk that it could have been. Well, this one let me down. Now I\'m unlikely to try any Garmin/DeLorme product out of fear for the same result.For the brief period that it did work, this navigator seemed to have a fine GPS function. The maps were underwhelming. While I\'m ok with just basic 24K USGS topo maps, the detail available on Keyhole (Google Maps/Earth) is far better. The Garmin unit seems to just use Open Street Maps and is missing most of the labels for National Forest service roads. A lot of the roads are just totally missing. The Birdseye aerial imagery would show them, but unless I buy them on an SD card for ninety more dollars, the device only lets me download a tiny 2.7 mile radius of imagery at a time and it takes too many key clicks and minutes to download what should only take seconds.
- The screen is a bit larger than previous Garmin Map series GPS handhelds. This is a big help when navigating with reference to topo data on the screen. Maybe the new interface is better for some purposes, but for mine--navigating on foot in complex terrain and creating permanent records of those routes--the interface is confusing and clunky. Unfortunately the manual is full of details which somehow don\'t add up to getting done what I need to do. Sure, get the device, but be prepared for a steep learning curve.
- I found this GPS to be great. I was unimpressed with the accuracy of my iPhone with Gaia. I like the maps and connectivity on GAIA GPS but the internal GPS on the iPhone wasn\'t up to snuff for waypoints and accuracy. It also doesn\'t do things like vertical speed and that sort of thing on the display, which is why I started looking at the Garmin. When I\'m towing, it is nice to be able to glance over and see vertical speed to help control the vehicle speed.Some people in the reviews were saying that they had issues with the GPS shutting off or things like that. I\'ve run it for over 1000 miles at this point and have had no issues with that. I did update to the latest software and have added some of the topo maps available online. The accuracy has been awesome. I had an old eTrex when they first came out (and used a really old GPSmap before that) and have come away impressed with the newer faster GPS. I love being able to switch on and off the map layers and it is pretty intuitive for me. If you aren\'t used to a pushbutton GPS (which I think is better for hiking with because you don\'t get accidental screen taps) then there will be a learning curve, but having grown up with the eTrex, this GPSMap 66st just makes sense. I love that you can easily modify the screens and while it took a little learning, I was up and running pretty quickly.I do wish you could add some of the applications to the page tray for easier access (like the satellite screen). That being said, that is a small quibble for an otherwise awesome unit. I also got this one refurbished and it is basically new. I have had absolutely no issues with it.I run mine with eneloop pro batteries, which works great for me. I can usually go most of a weekend on one set.
- The old one the buttons were all worn out, screen was badly scratched, and sometimes it was like 100\' off from where I was. I always hike with this thing. So finally got the new one. Much nicer screen, buttons are made better, and it\'s crystal clear. I did buy a screen protector for this. A company makes one specifically designed for this unit. Too expensive to ruin with screen scratches. The UI on the GPS map is a bit arcane, but after I\'ve been using it for years, I don\'t want to learn anything new and I don[t want to give up any of the things I finally figured out how to do. So, good job, Garmin.
- I\'m using the GPSMap 66 mainly for hiking - downloading trail routes from AllTrails. It\'s a convoluted process, downloading from AllTrails to PC, then uploading to Garmin via Basecamp or direct file transfer.Creating a route from scratch on the GPS unit is still a mystery.On the plus side, accuracy, tracking, and time to get a fix are all excellent.
- My first GPS. It is a cool toy with lots of features. But it eats batteries. I get 8 hours at most from AA alkaline. I\'m going to try rechargeable.Tried NiMH. They don\'t work. The unit will not power up with these rechargeables.
- Would definitely recommend.Great Features, rugged, easy to use.A larger display would be a great improvement.
- Overall, the product works exactly as intended. Since it\'s refurbished, I save some money. The larger, higher resolution screen is great, but Garmin still uses the (now) ancient user interface. It\'s like a different keyboard, though, once you get the hang of it, it\'s fine. The more modern touchscreen equivalent costs quite a bit more. For the money, I\'ll give it two thumbs up.
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