Magellan FX324 Color GPS Opinions?

[crabbait]

Yes, I am buying jewelry for the new boat. Looking for a good but not horribly expensive GPS unit. Found the Magellan FX324 Color. It is a new unit but I wonder if anyone else has an opinion. Sport Fishing gave it an excellent review. It has the following features:

-Visible in direct light, even with shades.

-External antenna (has the internal as well, no extra charge).

-Full numeric keypad (as previously advised).

-5" Diagonal color display (I don't want a huge GPS to compete for space with the Lowrance LCX16ci)

-Accepts BluNav Charts and has memory cards for storing routes/waypoints.

Found it for under $700 plus under $200 for the BluNav chart.

Thoughts? Thanks guys.

[ 06-05-2003, 11:57 PM: Message edited by: crabbait ]

[Burner]

Hi Crabait,
you can get it here for under $600.

http://www.tigergps.com/newmafxmapco.html

I use a Navman sleeve on my Ipaq along with Maptech digital charts. Not as waterproof as what you are looking at, but very detailed.

Burner

[WP]

I bought one this spring...I am very pleased...so far. No problems and it delivers all it promises. I particularly like the key board! I have not gotten the charts yet...the world chart that comes with it is not too detailed but it is adequate for my uses.
WP

[corrirod]

Looks like a great unit Crabbait.

The tidetable feature is a must along with the keypad.

Now I want one! :depressed:

[crabbait]

NEWS FLASH: (Ok, bragging just a little), I got it on E-bay, new, from West Marine for $476 and $10.50 shipping! The thing lists at $799. I was the only bidder!

Here is the trick: This GPS unit was on the E-bay Motors site under Parts and Accessories: Boats and Watercraft. I found it by doing a google search on Magellan FX324 and clicking the E-bay link. Never would have found it otherwise and that is probably why no one else did either.

I hope this helps anyone looking for good electronics. Roll over some rocks!

[corrirod]

Same exact thing happened with my Immersion Suits. Got listed under some funky section in Ebay and nobody bid on it, well, nobody but me!