which GPS to get for christmas?

[Hattrick]

ARE GARMINS USER FRIENDLY???

[zilla]

In my opinion Magellan is more user friendly than Garmin. I have had 4 GPS units, 2 Magellan's and one Garmin.  The Magellan is easier to use the menu's as the menu for the screen you are on comes up before the main menu. Garmin on the other hand has to be prompted twice and then you get only to the same main menu each time and have to navigate from there. . Garmin seems to have a better antennae system and gets better reception.

[Steve Kendrot]

Garmin GPS 76 for about $179. If you get a garmin, you can download free software designed by Minnesota DNR that will allow you to download waypoints and tracks to Google Earth.

[DRR324]

I just bought the 60cx- couldn't be happier.  My old eagle explored was acting up and I was sick of it.  Downloading the topo here within the week.
Can't wait to get out in the sticks with it- been using it while working, just getting used to it.