Garmin GPSMap 62 replaced by GPSMap 64

[MN Mike]

Keep your eyes open for closeouts on the Garmin GPSMap 62 series, it's been replaced by the 64 series now, good deal for the consumer! GPSMap 62's have a great reputation as a solid handheld, already saw some advertised for under $200

They've added a few new features to the 64, GLONASS, Wireless Connectivity to SmartPhones with email and text alerts, 1 year birdseye subscription and more

Mike

[Whopper Stopper]

Cabelas has the 62 for $169. Heck of a unit for the price.

WS

[fsnrod]

Cabelas has the 62 for $169. Heck of a unit for the price.

WS

Where did you see the 62 at cabelas for that price they wre 349 at rogers today?

[nubote]

I think the 62 does not have an SD card. You need a 62s if you want a chip card.

[MN Mike]

I think the 62 does not have an SD card. You need a 62s if you want a chip card.

Correct, the plain 62 has 1.7 GB of internal memory ( plenty for mapping downloads ), no SD / MicroSD card options ( all other 62's accept MicroSD cards ), they also lack a few other options like 3 axis compass, barometric sensor and wireless connectivity, that's what the S models have over and above what the 62 has.

The 64 will lack the extra fetures also, just like the 62 but it does come with MicroSD card capabilities.

Mike

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

It may have been an online only price. I was fortunate enough to pick one up for that ($169) last week. Too low to pass up!

Aside from Lakemaster and the Hunt maps, what are some other must-haves?

[MN Mike]

I think you've covered it pretty well with the data you have downloaded. GPSFILEDEPOT is a good site for downloading maps if you didn't already know about it. I used it last year when I went on vacation.

I usually activate Birdseye when I go out west hunting.

Beyond that, it all depends on what you plan on using the GPS for, seems like someone has built a custom map for these things, the problem is finding it sometimes.

Mike