How many MB do you really need on GPS

[frabillfisher]

Well I'm out to purchase my first Gps and I'm stuck bewteen the lowrance ifinder go and the ifinder go2..the first one has 32 MB of memory and the second has 64 thts the only difference i see in the two..is it worth paying the exta 20 or 30 so bucks for the go2?

[PierBridge]

I would say yes being that those 2 models do not allow use of the Lake map chips, plus I hate yellow.

An extra 32 mg will allow additional space for more info.

If I were you I would hold off and get the iFINDER® H2O when funds permit "easy for me to say it's not my money"

That will allow the capabilty of using Optional MapCreate™ Accessory Pack, FreedomMaps™, and Navionics® Gold, Classic and HotMaps™ and Lakemaster chips.

Not sure of the price difference though?

Good Luck.

[frabillfisher]

SO your saying i will use or need the extra 32 Mb of memory????????

[PierBridge]

I would say yes if it's only $20 or so more, again thats just me.

But you may not ever use the 32mb or 64mb of space for anything, not sure what can be uploaded but I would assume additional maps or routes.

I guess you would be fine either way.

Good luck post back how you like the unit.

[knoppers]

just buy a memory card for it, I have a 64 mb card in mine, that holds tons of info.

[dockehr]

frabillfisher, go to the Lowrance HSOforum and access the "outdoor" product category and use their product comparison feature. I would strongly suggest that you hold out for the i-Finder H2O as it will take lake contour chips, topographic chips and so on.

dockehr

Dr. Roland E. Kehr, Jr.

Lindy Tackle

[PierBridge]

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just buy a memory card for it, I have a 64 mb card in mine, that holds tons of info.

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Oh so it does have a mmc/sd card slot? Along with built in 32/64mb?

And the Nav/Lakemaster chips won't work because of older software/codecs in the iFinder GO/2..?

[GoodToGo]

The entire state of Minnesota will fit (just barely) onto a 32MB chip using MapCreate. There's no room left for other spots if you are going to travel at all. If you plan on staying in Minnesota 32 is enough. You can also swap maps on and off the chip using the card reader/computer, and still make the 32 work, but it is kind of a pain.

[RonZych]

The ifinder go & Go2 do not have a MMC chip slot. The 64megs of ram are built in. You cannot add ram. The screen is only 2". 200/140 pixels. Do yourself a favor a purchase a ifinder pro or H20. The ifinder pro is cheaper than a H2o. Its just not waterproof. If you look on google you can find an ifinder pro for around $150.00. If you don't have that much money saved yet the wait until you do.... You will regret not buying something you can put an mmc card in. Ifinder pro $150.00 + Lowrance lakemaster Minnesota series MMC chip $99.00. IT IS THE BEST PURCHASES I'VE EVER MADE FOR FISHING!! They work great for driving around a lake in the winter time also. Plus road navigation to boat launches. (I keep mine next to my pillow)

This is where I bought mine for 148.00 plus Shipping.

http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/store/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1

On a calm day on MIlle-Lacs its like a kid in a candy shop!

I'll be out there Saturday.