Re: RC: GPS and Batteries

[Jim Holland <lanconn@tds.net>]

Becky...

No difference in rechargeable and regular batteries.  Usage time depends
on the GPS. My Garmin GPSIII+ lists 36 hours on 4 AA cells....more than
enough for the 24 hours needed in a 100 mile ride.  My experience with
this unit is that 36 hours is conservative. My only complaint with this
unit is that it has no audio. It would be great if it "beeped" when
approaching a waypoint and when it lost 3 birds and went to 2D mode.  It
tells you, but only if you're looking.

The new Garmin V, $500+ has audio, with several other nice features.
Check out www.garmin.com. 

Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic

Becky Hackworth wrote:
> 
>  Sort of a side note here.   Has anyone used the GOOD rechargeable batteries
>  on a GPS.  Radio Shack makes a recharger for AA and AAA batteries that
> works
>  off of the car battery / cig lighter.
> 
> Do they work as long as regular batteries.  i.e., would a fresh set work 12
>  hours?
> 
>  Becky and the gang.
> 
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