Can Anyone Recommend a Good GPS?

[RobertInOntario]

Or, you can use a good topo map and compass and accomplish the same thing, without all the electronic gizmos. 8-)

The problem here is that in order to be safe in unknown ares, you must know the basics of land navigation without electronic aids before you move up to GPS, built-in maps and so forth. Think of it as using a calculator without bothering to learn basic math - not a good idea.

Thanks, I agree with that and have wondered the same thing myself (that people will lose their sense of direction). One of my other main pursuits is hiking, so I'm often reading maps and plotting routes. I don't want to lose my ability to navigate! It's just that, when your driving through unfamiliar territory in a large city, you need all the help you can get. So I plan to use both -- maps/navigation and electronic gizmos (when necessary!). Cheers, Rob