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,

Garmin StreetPilot c550

$199.00 to $400.00



From Garmin, the leader in portable GPS solutions, the StreetPilot c550 is easy to use, and rich with features. The StreetPilot c550 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT street maps and includes a large database of points of interest including motels, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores. The simple touch screen interface gives you excellent control over menus and settings, and with Bluetooth support, you can even use the c550 for hands-free calling using the built-in speaker and microphone.Minimize

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemBatteryWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00522-02
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled
Input Method   Touch Screen
Screen Size3.5 in.
Display Size2.8 in. x 2.1 in.
Display TypeLCD TFT Display
Resolutions320 X 240
Special Features   Waypoint Icons, MP3 Player, 3D Map View
Audible Features   Voice Navigation Instructions
Trip calculator   Maximum speed, Odometer, Route Recalculation, Trip Timers, Real-time Traffic Reports, Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Europe Maps
PC InterfaceUSB 2.0, Bluetooth
Expansion Slot TypeSD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
AntennaBuilt-in, External Antenna Hookup
Waypoints   500
Battery Life8 Hours
Warranty1 Year
Width4.4 in.
Depth2.2 in.
Height3.2 in.
Weight0.59 lb.
Family LineGarmin StreetPilot
UPC753759054489


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garmin, streetpilot, c550,


Garmin Edge 305


Rugged, lightweight Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars of your bike with the included bike mount. Just turn it on, acquire GPS satellites and go. Edge 305 automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and also records the route you have taken for review. For extra-precise climb and descent data, Edge 305 also incorporates a barometric altimeter to pinpoint changes in elevation.Minimize


Lowrance M68C


Combining the 256-color technology of the sonar industry and the superior precision of Lowrance GPS units, the M-68c sonar/map gives you all the capabilities of the extreme high-end combo units in a smaller, more affordable package. Features a full 12-parallel channel GPS and WAAS receiver and 40 map ranges from .02 to 4,000 miles with easy zoom. The high-bright 3.5" diagonal TFT active matrix transflective display delivers a wide viewing angle and superb readability in direct sunlight. And, it includes an advanced LED screen and keypad backlighting for night and low-light operation.Minimize


Garmin Rino 130


The Rino 130 is the most feature-rich unit in the Rino family with a built-in electronic compass barometric sensor weather receiver for seven NOAA weather channels and 24 MBs of internal memory This handheld radio has a built-in electronic compass to give a heading while the user is standing still and a barometric altimeter to provide extremely accurate elevation and pressure information which will assist users in identifying weather data The Rino 130 provides two-way radio communication with a transmission range of up to two miles using FRS channels and up to five miles with GMRS The integration of two-way radio and GPS enables users to transmit their position with a simple button press allowing others to navigate to their position The Rino 130 also has a polling feature which allows a user to manually request GPS location information from other Rino unitsMinimize


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.