Products reviews

DeLorme Earthmate

$142.00 to $550.00



Never Get Lost Again When was the last time you wasted valuable travel time because you took a wrong turn in an unfamiliar location? Now there's an affordable and reliable solution - the new Earthmate GPS receiver. The small and flexible Earthmate GPS receiver is a high-performance, easy-to-use link to the satellite navigation technology of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Accessing these satellites is available for no additional charge. Earthmate, connected to a USB laptop PC, shows your real-time position on detailed Street Atlas USA maps anywhere in the U.S. (software included). You will always know where you are and where you need to go.Minimize

Manufacturer:DeLorme Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemDimensions
MPNAE-006761-201
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorWireless Receiver Module
Map capabilities   Internal
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled
Receiver Type12 Channels
Included Software/Maps   USA Maps
PC InterfaceUSB
Accuisition Time - Cold45 sec
Max. Horizontal accuracy   Enhanced position accuracyPDA Features
Compatible PDA OSWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE
Compatible DevicesNotebook
Width1.88 in.
Height2.09 in.


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delorme, earthmate,

Garmin Forerunner 205

$128.00 to $413.00



The Forerunner 205 sports a unique design that wraps the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high sensitivity GPS receiver can track under trees and near tall buildings.

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemBatteryWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00466-00
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form FactorHandheld
Input Method   Keypad
Screen Size1.5 in.
Display Size1.3 in. x 0.8 in.
Display TypeLCD Display
Resolutions160 X 100
Special Features   Training Computer, 3D Map View
Trip calculator   Maximum speed, Current speed, Trip Timers, Elevation Computer, Time of sunrise/sunset
PC InterfaceUSB
Environmental ProtectionIPX7 Waterproof Standard
AntennaBuilt-in
Accuisition Time - Cold45 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time38 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot1 sec
Update rate1 per second, continuous
Max. Horizontal accuracy   Number of routes50
Waypoints   100
Battery Type and QuantityProprietary Lithium
Battery Life10 Hours
Warranty1 Year
Width2.1 in.
Depth2.7 in.
Height0.7 in.
Weight0.17 lb.
Family LineGarmin Forerunner
UPC753759051914


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garmin, forerunner, 205,

Pharos Science iGPS-360

$50.00 to $134.00



Compatible with most Pocket PCs with a CompactFlash slot, the Pharos Pocket GPS Navigator with CompactFlash inlcludes Pharos' iGPS-360 convertible receiver with a CompactFlash adaptor.Use it directly connected to the CompactFlash Adaptor, or for added flexibilty use the CF extension cable for placement and reception.Threre is no need for an external antenna!With Ostia, Pharos' award-winning navigation software installed on your Pocket PC, you can drive or walk through any city in the US, and locate your current position or quickly find a destination or point of interest. Routes can be calculated and viewed. The automated voice prompts will instruct you when and where to turn. If by chance you go "off-route," the automated voice will give an off-route warning and the system will automatically reroute you to your destination from your current position. Minimize

Manufacturer:Pharos Science Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemMiscellaneous
MPNREC20
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form FactorPlug-in
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Receiver Type12 Channels
PC InterfaceUSB, Serial RS-232, Bluetooth
AntennaBuilt-in
Accuisition Time - Cold60 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time40 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot5 sec
Max. Horizontal accuracy   Dimensions
Width1.93 in.
Depth0.63 in.
Height2.17 in.
Weight0.09 lb.
UPC818948001382


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pharos, science, igps-360,


Garmin GPSMAP 440s


Offshore fishermen and boaters will gravitate toward this sleek, space-saving chartplotter. The GPSMAP 440 features preloaded detailed maps for the U.S. coast as well as an ultra-bright 4” QVGA display; built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and simplified user operation.


Garmin StreetPilot c580


Receive door-to-door directions while staying on top of weather, traffic and localized information with the StreetPilot c580. Similar to the c550, StreetPilot c580 comes with hands-free calling, preloaded maps and an MP3 player, then takes it up a notch by adding dynamic content from MSN® Direct.


Lowrance iFINDER GO2


Just grab this bright yellow handheld iFINDER Go 64MB GPS and go, go, go. It's easy to use, waterproof, has a 2.2 diagonal Film SuperTwist display with backlighting and a built-in 64MB background map with coverage of the continental U.S. and Hawaii. The GPS also includes up to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers and 100 routes; up to 100 retraceable plot trails and up to 10,000 points in any trail; 30+ map zoom ranges and 42 graphic icons to mark spots.Minimize


Bushnell NAV500


Bushnell has announced their entry into the portable auto GPS navigation market with the announcement of the Bushnell Nav 500. The Nav 500 offers many features found on other navigation devices in its class such as a 3.5 inch touch screen display, pre-installed maps of the USA and Canada, and an MP3 player.