For many years I have run around with a GPS 12 strapped to my dash.  It has never failed me and I have come to rely on it.  I had seen many people use the Garmin V and knew that someday I would have to take a closer look.
Finally I purchased the Garmin V and was not disappointed.  In addition to all of the capabilities of the GPS 12 that I have become so fond, the G-V added several new capabilities to the formula.
The "FIND" or Auto-Routing has been a terrific bonus.  I recently located a piece of property that was listed for sale.  It was tucked away in a very obscure part of the area, and would have been nearly impossible to locate with "turn by the blue house; go straight until you reach the tree" kind of "human" directions that it would have required.  Instead, we drove confidently to the location, knowing where we were every step of the way.
We also love looking up Points of Interest (Restaurants, Shopping, etc.) - it has enhanced our travels by encouraging us to take the road less traveled knowing that at least we can find our way in and back out!
Adding the external antenna greatly increased the reception quality of the unit.  We routinely get accuracy reported to within 15 feet!
The unit is compatible with other Garmin accessories I already own, is feature-rich yet intuitive for users like me.  I have already been able to convert and use several of the hundreds of tracks I recorded with my GPS 12.
Combine this unit with City Select and Topo and you have a combination that will take you to some of the most interesting (and sometimes well hidden) places on the planet.  You will know what time you can expect to arrive, find a place to get a meal, and even get some fishing tips if that's your fancy.  Tonight we wanted to check a restaurant for specials and waiting times.  I looked it up on the GPS on the way to the location and called ahead for the answer to all my questions!
For the price of this unit and the map software, you can hardly go wrong.  If you want to reach a new level of freedom, take a good look at the Garmin V!
For many years I have run around with a GPS 12 strapped to my dash. It has never failed me and I have come to rely on it. I had seen many people use the Garmin V and knew that someday I would have to take a closer look. Finally I purchased the Garmin V and was not disappointed. In addition to all of the capabilities of the GPS 12 that I have become so fond, the G-V added several new capabilities to the formula. The "FIND" or Auto-Routing has been a terrific bonus. I recently located a piece of property that was listed for sale. It was tucked away in a very obscure part of the area, and would have been nearly impossible to locate with "turn by the blue house; go straight until you reach the tree" kind of "human" directions that it would have required. Instead, we drove confidently to the location, knowing where we were every step of the way. We also love looking up Points of Interest (Restaurants, Shopping, etc. ) - it has enhanced our travels by encouraging us to take the road less traveled knowing that at least we can find our way in and back out! Adding the external antenna greatly increased the reception quality of the unit. We routinely get accuracy reported to within 15 feet! The unit is compatible with other Garmin accessories I already own, is feature-rich yet intuitive for users like me. I have already been able to convert and use several of the hundreds of tracks I recorded with my GPS 12. Combine this unit with City Select and Topo and you have a combination that will take you to some of the most interesting (and sometimes well hidden) places on the planet. You will know what time you can expect to arrive, find a place to get a meal, and even get some fishing tips if that's your fancy. Tonight we wanted to check a restaurant for specials and waiting times. I looked it up on the GPS on the way to the location and called ahead for the answer to all my questions! For the price of this unit and the map software, you can hardly go wrong. If you want to reach a new level of freedom, take a good look at the Garmin V!