Garmin GPS Product Families

Garmin, the most prominent name in GPS systems, offers the widest diversity of GPS equipment. Indeed, they have a bewildering range of configurations that overwhelm the beginer. To help you get started, we present a summary of the product lines. Within each family there is a series of models. As the models increase in price, they add features such as color screens, additonal memory, or more connection options. So, read the descriptions carefully. All links lead to Amazon.com where you will find complete descriptions, user reviews and competitive prices. Amazon also carries other GPS manufactures, such as Magellan, Garmin, TomTom and others.

	If you want classic, hand-held, full-featured GPS for hiking and geocaching, the Garmin eTrex line is a great value. There are three styles in this line, in increasing order of price & features: Venture, Legend and Vista. For color versions of each of these (with more memory), Garmin adds a "C" in the name, for example, Vista C. The color versions have more memory, but the color maps need more memory.
	If you want a lightweight, simplified model for backpacking, try the Garmin Geko family. Great for beginners and those who perfer simplicity over bells and whistles.
	If you want a GPS you can strap to an arm or a bike for working out, try the ForeRunner line of Personal Trainer devices. In addition to GPS, speed and distance functions, it has additional tools such as calories burned and heart rate.
	For two-way radio communication built-in, try the Garmin Rino Line.
	If you want a navigation unit for your vehicle, try the Garmin StreetPilot series.
	For the next generation of robust GPS units with extensive mapping capabilities, try the Garmin GPSMap Line.
	For marine units, including those with fish finders, Garmin has many units designed for marine applications.

And that's not all. There are a huge variety of GPS units of all configurations available from Magellan, Garmin, TomTom and others.

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