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.


Tags:

delorme, earthmate,

Magellan eXplorist 200

$95.00 to $250.00



For serious outdoor use, the eXplorist series handheld GPS navigation systems are built to cover all requirements. With their tough, impact-resistant, waterproof exterior and their proven Magellan technology inside that packs powerful functionality into an easy-to-use operating system, your outdoor needs will be covered.Minimize

Manufacturer:Magellan Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemBatteryWarrantyDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNeXplorist 200
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form FactorHandheld
Map capabilities   Internal
Enhanced accuracyWAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Input Method   Keypad
Receiver Type14 Channels
Screen Size2.3 in.
Display Size1.4 in. x 1.8 in.
Display Type4 Level Grayscale LCD Display
Resolutions160 X 120
Special Features   Compass
Trip calculator   Track Log, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps
Grids   Finnish, French, German, Irish, Lat/Lon, MGRS, OSGB, Swedish, Swiss, User Grid, USNG, UTM
PC InterfaceNMEA-0183
Built in memory8 MB
Environmental ProtectionIPX7 Waterproof Standard, Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic
Accuisition Time - Cold120 sec
Accuisition Time - Initial Time60 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot15 sec
Update rate1 per second, continuous
Max. Horizontal accuracy   Enhanced position accuracy Number of routes20
Waypoints   500
Battery Type and Quantity2 x AA Batteries
Warranty1 Year
Width2.1 in.
Depth1.3 in.
Height4.6 in.
Weight0.25 lb.
Family LineMagellan eXplorist
UPC763357109375


Tags:

magellan, explorist, 200,

Garmin nuvi 255W

$100.00 to $455.00



Go wide and get peace of mind with nuvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the sleek nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.Minimize

Manufacturer:Garmin Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplayTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesGPS SystemPDA FeaturesBatteryDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN010-00718-20
GPS Type   Automobile
Form FactorFixed
Map capabilities   Internal
Input Method   Touch Screen, Keyboard
Screen Size4.4 in.
Display Size3.81 in. x 2.25 in.
Display TypeLCD TFT Display
Resolutions480 x 272
Special Features   JPEG Image Viewer, Converter, Calculator, 3D Map View
Audible Features   Spoken Street Names
Trip calculator   Detour Feature, Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Europe Maps
PC InterfaceUSB
Expansion Slot TypeSD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Waypoints   1000
Plug-in Interface   Secure Digital (SD)
Compatible PDA OSWindows 2000
Compatible DevicesNotebook
Battery Type and QuantityRechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life4 Hours
Width4.8 in.
Depth0.8 in.
Height2.9 in.
Weight0.33 lb.
Family LineGarmin nuvi
UPC753759077600


Tags:

garmin, nuvi, 255w,


Magellan Maestro 3100


Magellan Maestro 3100 offers simple, sophisticated GPS navigation that's remarkably affordable. The most intuitive graphical 3.5" touch-screen interface available makes navigation easy. Enter virtually any destination and get turn-by-turn voice guidance to locations all over the contiguous United States. Smart touch-icons and Magellan's unique QuickSpell function enable error-free spelling, minimizing steps, so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen. Hundreds of thousands of preprogrammed points of interest make it easy to find restaurants, gas stations, ATM and more. Minimize


Garmin GPS 152


The GPS 152 is a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver loaded with a database of American cities and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals, day beacons and tide data. Built-in memory of one megabyte makes the GPS 152 compatible with GARMIN's MapSource Points of Interest CD. With this CD and the GPS 152, you add additional marine navaid detail to your unit.In addition to larger memory, the GPS 152 is compatible with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), a technology designed to improve the accuracy of GPS positioning to about three meters.On the outside, the GPS 152 comes housed in a waterproof case that's about four inches high and five inches wide. A large four-inch diagonal, high-contrast display features 100x160 pixels for the ultimate in readability. A simple keypad at the bottom of the unit makes entering information easy, without blocking your view of the display.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 Quest 2


The Garmin® Quest 2 in-car GPS unit comes pre-loaded with City Select® with NT data providing mapping detail throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico (including rural areas). Since there's no need to download, the Quest 2 comes to you ready to go. Its built-in database features nearly 6 million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATM's, and attractions.Minimize