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I know that some would only consider using (at most)a magnetized needle resting on a leaf in a puddle of water to aid navigation. However, I'm looking for a little more than that. I posted GPS questions a while back, but never got around to getting one.

The GPSMAP 78 and 62 (not the s etc)are the units I've narrowed it down to. They seem to have what I "need".

What I would like to know is if anyone owns or has used either of these units?

Thanks in advance.

There is a better way to using a needle on a leaf in the Berg these days: if you see smugglers, and they are carrying bags, then they are heading East. If empty bags, then they are heading West.

I don't know any of those GPS models. What matters to me in addition to the normal functions is being able to send and receive data to a computer, and being able to load IMG files / maps to the unit from a computer. If that is missing then the usefulness of your unit is more limited.

and I imagine they could draw. You a pretty good map too!
To my understanding both have that functionality, the main difference between the two (that I can see) is that the 78 accepts microSD cards (1.7 built in), floats, has a patch antenna and the buttons are above the screen. The 62 only has the 1.7 gigs built in, sinks, has a quad helix antenna and buttons below the screen. I see the 78 as "better" as it takes microSD and floats. They are the same price (in the States).