Thread: Charts vs. GPS
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Old 04-01-2008, 11:22 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by TimmyG View Post
Hello again,

I just bought a chart from the Ships store at Fay's. I am going to buy a GPS/Fishfinder system as well. Can I please get some recommendations/opinions on what everyone likes or dislikes? I definately think a chart is a must whether or not I do get a GPS
The Bizer chart and a GPS with the Bizer chip (based on the chart) are the way to go. Last year Fay's did not carry a GPS compatible with the Bizer chip so I got a Standard Horizons GP180i at Irwins. While I am generally happy with the 180i, the menus are not anywhere as user friendly to navigate as my wifes Garmin nuvi gps unit. The 180i unit with the Bizer chip has been very accurate in all observations so far (other than light 26 being mislabeled). My only real performance gripe is the night backlight option. When you go to get it back to normal day viewing, the menu selections do not show-up in the night mode as you move the selection up/down in the list.
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