Top Handheld GPS Devices

Rich Owings

With a device that automatically gives you the distance to the green on each hole, it's no wonder that GPS is becoming very popular on the links. Maps of more than 18,000 golf course are available and the GolfLogix, built on Garmin's eTrex platform, also identifies up to six hazards per hole. Other GPS units for golfers are SkyCaddie, and Sonocaddie.

Cycling
Garmin Edge 705
Weight: 3.7 ounces with internal battery
Screen: Color
Battery life: 15 hours
Price: $499.99
Link: Garmin Edge 705

While the Garmin Edge 705 has some navigation features, this device really shines as a training partner. Mounted to your handlebar or stem, the Edge can provide heart rate, cadence, and power data, along with a virtual partner to race against. Ride data can be uploaded for analysis and shared with others. Cyclists who are more interested in navigation features, may find the Magellan Triton 2000 or Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx to be a better choice.

Group Outings
Garmin Rino 530HCx
Weight: 10.3 ounces with li-ion battery pack
Screen: Color
Battery life: 14 hours
Price: $535.70
Link: Garmin Rino

Hiking, Climbing, Backcountry ExpeditionsSpot Satellite MessengerWeight: Screen: Battery life: Price:Link: triathletesPolar RS800G3DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20Good for:Weight: Screen: Battery life: Price:Link: DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20electronic compassbarometric altimeterSome Final AdviceRich Owings is the editor of GPS Tracklog, and the author of .All-Purpose Handheld GPS UnitsGarmin eTrex Venture HCGood for:Weight: Screen: Battery life: Price:Link: cable Magellan Triton 2000

Good for:Use with detailed maps
Weight: 8.0 ounces (with batteries)
Screen: Color, high resolution, touch screen
Battery life: 10 hours
Price:$499.99
Link: Magellan Triton



The Magellan Triton 2000 distinguishes itself from other handheld units with its touch screen interface and ability to load National Geographic bit firmware release will help these units live up to their promise. At any rate, Magellan won an innovations design and engineering See original article on InformationWeek

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