The Bottom Line
A good basic hand-held GPS system at an affordable price
Pros
- Large LCD Display
- Rugged Waterproof Construction
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lacks Features of More Expensive Models
- Aquisition Times a little slow
Description
- 12 parallel channel receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to update position
- Dedicated zoom keys
- User defined highway and compass navigation pages
- Graphic steering guidance
- Customized moving map display
- Accuracy within 15 meters (49 feet)
Guide Review - Garmin 126 GPS Track Plotter
If you're looking for a basic GPS hand held device at an affordable price, the Garmin 126 may be exactly what you're looking for. The Garmin 126 features a large 4.25 inch LCD high contrast display, and a rugged, waterproof construction. One can program up to 500 waypoints, and up to 20 reversable routes, with 30 points each. The Garmin 126 is 4.9"H x 5.3"W x 2.4"D, and weighs less than a pound.
