Doug from WA, are you there?

Submitted: Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 18:28

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jduckmanton

Hi Doug, I have just been reading some archived posts about the Garmin GPS.
I am heading off to central oz with friends in July, from there we are going into WA to Warburton & then up to Broome, Derby and the GRR & on to Katherine.
A lot of your older posts recommend the Garmin Quest, and I have pretty much decided on buying that particular GPS from Johnny Appleseed over the web, but now I have noticed that you have updated to a Nuvi 660. As I can't afford to go to that much expense due to other relevant stuff that I need for the trip, is the Quest still a good buy for outback travel...does it give coordinates?

Cheers,
John D

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Reply By: ROBLIA (QLD) - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 20:54

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 20:54

John,as you can read i am not for whom you are looking but upon reading some of Dougs info some time ago i updated to the Quest.Doug still has his Quest & still uses it as it it like a good woman.Lol
While i have not used mine yet to the degree that Doug has there is much you can do with them.
Hope you get the reply from Doug as he will be able to give you more info on its workings & i apologise for answering his call.
Cheers Bob.

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Follow Up By: jduckmanton - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 21:12

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 21:12

Hi Bob, no problems mate, all info is greatly appreciated, just out of interest...how do you find the screen size, is it big enough for viewing while suctioned to the windscreen?

Cheers John D

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Follow Up By: ROBLIA (QLD) - Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 09:28

Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 09:28

John, i don't have any problem seeing the screen at all.I have also a Navman which has a bigger screen but it sits in its box as it is only good for city navigating.
Have noticed you already ordered the Quest ,so happy travels.
Bob.

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 00:58

Friday, May 11, 2007 at 00:58

HELLOOOOOOOOO
Someone Called......OVER

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 01:13

Friday, May 11, 2007 at 01:13

Yes the Quest is still on the market and much better than mine and cheaper as well with a bigger memory and brighter screen, Plus you will get a CD with it with the Mapping software on it,The screen is a bit smaller than most but still a very good unit. It will have GRR on the software. The Nuvi is a damn good unit but does not record Tracks and Routes.

www.ja-gps.com.au/garmin_quest_1.html

members.westnet.com.au/dtilley/maps.htm

Buying from Johnny Appleseed is a very wise move , thier after sales service and help is A1.

Doug

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