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GPS Rental Comparison Chart 
          

 

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Garmin E-Trex

 

 

 

 

Handheld GPS Unit

Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx

 

 

 

 

Handheld GPS Unit

Magellan Roadmate 2000

(US)

 

 

 

Auto/Handheld  GPS Unit

Magellan Maestro 3140

 (US & Canada)

 

 

 

Auto/Handheld  GPS Unit

Garmin Nuvi 270/370

(International)

 

 

 

Auto/Handheld  GPS Unit

Mio H610

 (International)

 

 

 

Handheld/Auto  GPS Unit

Ease of learning and use?

Great
Few advanced features.

Easy to learn

Good

Some advanced features require familiarization

Excellent
Simple and Intuitive Touch Screen Interface and detailed maps come pre-loaded, ready to use out of the box

Touch Screen Interface?

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Color Screen?

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Audio

(Announces Streets by Name)

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Uses?

Great for Basic Hiking, Geocaching & General Outdoor Use

Advanced Hiking, Geocaching & Outdoor Use

Auto Travel with limited Handheld

Both Auto & Handheld Travel

Both Auto & Handheld Travel

Both Auto & Handheld Travel

Dash mount/Handheld?

Handheld

Handheld

Both

(Can be used as handheld)

Both

(Can be used as handheld)

Both

(Can be used as handheld)

Both

(Can be used as handheld)

New SiRF® GPS receiver

(High-sensitivity receiver finds GPS signal quickly)

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Traditional “bird’s eye” overhead 2-D view or 3-D navigation view?

2-D Topographical

2-D

2-D & 3-D

2-D & 3-D

2-D & 3-D

2-D & 3-D

Preloaded detailed street level maps throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico?

No

Yes

Yes - 48 states

(Does not include Canada or Puerto Rico)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Preloaded detailed street level maps for Europe?

No

No

No

No

Yes

No
Other Travel Destinations Available?

No

No No

No

Yes

(Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South Africa)

Yes

(Israel)

Stores Waypoints

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Destination Input
(Users can enter destination and the unit will automatically provide an efficient route)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Custom Avoidance Feature
(Users can specify areas and road segments to avoid when calculating routes.)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Points of interest (POI)

(Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
(International POI's Vary by Country)

Yes
(International POI's Vary by Country)

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Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

(Charged through Wall & Car Cigarette lighter outlet)

Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

(Charged through Wall & Car Cigarette lighter outlet)

Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

(Charged through Wall & Car Cigarette lighter outlet)

Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

(Charged through Wall & Car Cigarette lighter outlet)

Battery Life
(up to hours)

20 hrs

18-30 hrs

Up to 3 hrs

Up to 3.5 hrs

Up to 8 hrs

Up to 4.5 hrs

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