Shirley wrote:
Shopping for a handheld GPS. Anyone have recommendations, advice, or cautions?
What features are "must haves"? Which did you think you'd use but don't? Thanks
in advance!

Four years ago I paid $800 for a Garmin GPS 195.
It had the largest screen at the time and battery life was 6-8 hours per
set of six AA batteries.
As with all electronics technology, Moore's Law applies.
We now have bigger, brighter, color, battery efficient portable GPS units.
I certainly canot afford to replace my "old" handheld unit just because
something better has come along. I don't feel I have gotten my moneys
worth out of it, so I will continue to use it for many more years, as
long as it continues to work properly.
Several ways to save money a
a)purchase something fairly new on eBay that the original owner found
deficient and is willing to get rid of at a loss.
b) purchase used (a couple years old).
c) purchase a factory remanufactured/reconditioned unit.