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Quality
I use this for trail riding and hiking so i wanted to be able to add custom maps and that was not gonna be possible with the pr... Read More
- the ability to download the birdseye imagery, which is free with the device (and got a major quality improvement in february)... Read More
You also must synch your phone with the garmin connect app.
Remember these don’t have built-in navigation so bring along your smartphone with the free earthmate app installed.
I never had any issue with the battery not lasting.
With the above i transitioned from wanting an emergency tool to wanting a stand-alone gps with screen for emergencies + integra... Read More
Price
The cost is high and it doesn’t have a sapphire screen😒sms and tracking have been flawless for me in both est and cst.
And the cost of the messaging service subscriptions is the same for all models.
Packaging/appearance
I have used the gpsmap 66i and each of the other garmin inreach handhelds.
You can download directly into the gpsmap 66i free, but poor resolution birdseye satellite imagery to overlay your topo maps wi... Read More
Alder you do this when you finally sincroniced your tracks or routes the photos and way point were not transferred to the divice.
First let’s get some basics out of the way.
Competitiveness
I have had several garmin's and this functions much like the others.
This unit is unbelievably brighter, sharper and faster than the etrex i've retired.
Replaced an aging garmin e-trek 30 - only because the power button gave out.
So far i am really liking my garmin gpsmap 66i.
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I have to catch a plane soon so here are some quick pre-boarding thoughts:What I had before and what that led me to the 66i:1. ... Read More
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Like most gps units, figuring it out on the fly can prove to be disappointing.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Plan a route using the basecamp app (free download from garmin) and record some routes and mark some waypoints.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And, of course, the reason you would want this unit is for the inreach capability of satellite communications.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That being said, i spent quite a bit of time noodling around the garmin/inreach sites, google, and of course, the university of youtube.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But, the info is definitely out there to get it done.
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i tested it at home and in the field, the text messages came through pretty quickly (around a minute).
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only negative is it doesn't pair up to my android phone
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The online tracking website thing is awesome and has been a treat to share with friends3.