July 6, 2009
GPS For Dummies (Paperback)
Review
“at over 350 pages you can be sure to find the answers to most of your questions!” (Boat Mart, July 2007)
Offers down-to-earth guidance for hikers, cross-country skiers, ATVers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who own or are thinking of buying a GPS receiver, as well as people interested in digital map-making GPS (global positioning system) receivers draw on satellite signals to precisely determine a person’s geographic position; as prices for these devices have gone down- (more…)
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Comments on GPS For Dummies (Paperback)
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bought it years ago and not very useful
I have bought many dummy books and still have many. This was not one of the best, but okay for those not current on tech.
4.0 out of 5 stars
not for dummies
The Book is for dummies. You have to have a pretty good understanding of maping and electronics to understand what he is trying to tell you.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good basic information on GPS and survey information
Very good basic information for those that are getting involved with GPS and survey concepts.
I recommend the book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Helpful Book
This is a very helpful resource for those of us who are new to GPS.
5.0 out of 5 stars
All the information you would ever want or need.
This is a great font of GPS information. You can get the basics of a GPS and begin to enjoy It. Then as you get more proficient with your GPS, you can return again and again to…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Place to Start
I have had a GPS unit for almost a year now with no hope of understanding just what it can do or how to use it due to the arcane nature of the owner’s manual.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for entry into GPS use
Copywrite date was 2004. Seems a little outdated in some places. Other than that, it was very helpful and full of useful Websites.
1.0 out of 5 stars
GPS Book
I belive this book is just a little more them a book for dummies. I still don’t think I picked the right book for me. I still feel like I am in the dark.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for outdoor beginners
This book sends people out in the field with a GPS but without the knowledge of what to do when the batteries die or the electronics fail (it happens!).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended.
Excellent book.
Highly recommend it for all beginner geocachers as well as advanced geocachers.
Doc
Beamont, Texas Geocacher