> Exactly! You can walk into WalMart and buy a hand held GPS for not
> much more than the cost of a good gun.

'GPS' is much more than a simple 'consumer item', as you
aptly pointed out thereby making my original point.

You scored well by pointing out that costs must be
balanced against performance as well. One size does
NOT fit all - contrary to the ideas (I think) that the
'mass merchandisers' would seem to have the public
believe!

Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!

RF Jim

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