Rino Price Drop, New Models Coming!

[Siskiyou]

I understand that you can order the Garmin Rino 530 from Wal Mart online for $309.  That is way below the list price.  I believe the reason is that retailers will have the new 520HCX and 530HCX sometime in June.  This is a saving of more then $100.00.

I am betting that Garmin will drop the Rino 520/530 in the next year.  It is the time for buyers to be aware that these are good items but do not pay full retail.  A friend has ordered the Rino 530 and plans on getting a companion HCX model down the road.

For those who use the Rino to track other partners positions the new HCx models with a high-sensitivity receiver will do a far better job, based on my experience with the Garmin 76C which has the same processor as the 520/530 and my 76Cx which has the high sensitivity receiver. 


 
RinoŽ 520HCx 
High-sensitivity GPS receiver, 5 watts transmit power, voice scrambler, vibrate mode, built-in basemap, microSD card slot, color display, USB port, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

 
RinoŽ 530HCx 
High-sensitivity GPS receiver, 5 watts transmit power, voice scrambler, vibrate mode, built-in basemap, microSD card slot, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, NOAA weather radio, color display, USB port, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

[duxman]

I'm considering buying the Rhino 350HCX. How do you like the Rino? is the screen big enough? I'm also considering the 60csx but I really like the idea of being able to track other Rhino users. Any advise you can give..... I've never owned a GPS.

[Siskiyou]

The Rino 350HCX has a slightly smaller screen then the 60CSX, but a larger screen then my old Garmin Legend.  The screen size should not be a problem in the field.  But most handheld screens can present problems while driving.  Garmin married the 60CSX/76CSX gps guts to a radio.  It is a good marriage.  I can see one in my distant future.