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04-22-2003, 12:54 AM
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Re: Garmin GPS
Dan, I recently purchased the 188c which is the same as the 182c.Its a fantastic unit. I was going to get the 162 but when I saw the color I was sold. I just got it back from Garmin I had to send it in I had a problem with the screen someone touched it with some kind of chemicals in there fingers and meSsed up the antireflective covering, they sent me a new one.The sonar part of the 188 works great you can change things around and put the sonar on one of the windows with other info you want to know, I really like this unit, you just got to be carefull not to wipe it with glass cleaners or chemicals. RS.
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04-22-2003, 10:48 AM
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I HAVE THE 182 BOUGHT IT ABOUT 18 MONTHS AGO WORKS GREAT, VERY USER FRIENDLY AND VERY ACCURATE. IF I HAD TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN I WOULD NOW BUY THE 182C SINCE THEY ARE OUT. I HAVE NOT BOUGHT ANY BLUE CHARTS YET. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WOULD BE TO MUCH INFO ON A GRAY SCREEN. I DON’T FEEL THAT WAY ABOUT THE 182C DUE TO THE CONTRAST OF THE COLORS.
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04-22-2003, 11:12 AM
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A friend of mine has the 188c. The best feature is the brilliant color screen that is easily viewable all day. I ended up buying the big daddy 2010c with the 10 inch screen and fishfinder option. I can't wait to hook it up. Go color, you won't regret it.
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04-22-2003, 11:58 AM
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The 182 and 182C are both great units. For what it's worth, I went with the 182 instead of the color 182C. Money was one consideration, but here was my reasoning.
The 182C has a less resolution (320x234 vs 360x240) more is better. The 182C has a smaller display (5.5 vs 5.0) bigger is better. The 182C has only 16 colors, and the 182 has 10 scales of grey, so your really only get 6 more levels of detail (but the color does look pretty). The 182 can have either a built in antenae or a remote, the 182C only has a remote. I have used both units quite a bit, and for me, the color on the GPS wasn't a big deal. On a fishfinder, it's a whole different story, but either one will work great. They are great units.
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04-22-2003, 04:32 PM
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Re: Garmin GPS
I haven't "pulled the trigger" yet on the blue charts. A couple of boats I fish off from have them and they are great. Especially when running down geologic ledge lines or looking for specific depths. I just haven't been able to collect the change yet for it.
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04-22-2003, 10:26 PM
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Re: Garmin GPS
Dan,
I've had the 182C for almost a year now. (since it came out) I really like it but have to admit to occasionally needing the glasses for the over 40 eyes. Accuracy on the Blue Charts is great for fixed items such as channel markers, bridges, etc. but not so good for constantly moving stuff such as sand bars and barrier islands. You will often find your boat on dry land when it's not or vice versa if you follow the chart. Garmin does have a upgrade download capability online for the unit. Also for the cards I've heard at West and Boat US which I have not tried that yet.
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Tarpon Tom
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04-23-2003, 01:21 AM
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Re: Garmin GPS
HA JOHN B
DID YOU GO WITH ONE OF THEIR BLUE CHARTS??? I HAVE GOT CLOSE TO PULLING THE TRIGGER ON A CHART BUT EVERY TIME I END UP PUTTING MY MONEY BACK IN MY POCKET. I AM WONDERING (ON THE WATER WHEN EVERYTHING IS MOVING AND BOUNCING AROUND) ARE YOU ABLE TO SEE/READ THE CHART INFO OR NOT. FELLOW-SHIP [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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