I am suffering from "analysis paralysis".

I'm shopping for a GPS. After reading the recent GPS thread I get the idea that many of you like the Garmin ETrex Legend. Another group of you like the larger screen/body found in the Garmin 72/76 family. Sticking to mapping Garmin units, several questions arise.

1. In the ETrex family, is the little joystick a problem? I hate the one on my laptop. The Legend (~$130) has a big brother (Vista, ~$200)) with more memory and a compass. I hear the compass sucks battery life. Is the memory worth the hefty added price? Does the mapping software need big memory onboard? Any comments?

2. The Garmin GPSmap 76 (~$200) has a bigger screen but in a bigger box. Is it worth suffering the bulk to get the big screen (yet small memory)? It also has individual buttons rather than the joystick. Given busy hands while sailing, maybe buttons are easier to fiddle with. Any comments?

BTW, E-Bay prices are GREAT if you're patient.

Garmin ETrex Legand
Garmin GPSMap 76