DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 Waterproof Hiking GPS
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Manufacturer: Delorme MappingRelease Date: 2007-05-31
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: AE-7843-201
Product features:
- An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLorme
- High-resolution 2.2 TFT color screen for total clarity under a variety of lighting conditions
- Fast acquisition times, outstanding signal retention
- Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
- Pre-loaded worldwide highway/major road base map
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Customer Review: Poor Man's Luxury GPS Unit
Summary: 5 Stars
How should we compare handheld GPS units? If you have an unlimited budget, then you probably wouldn't be interested in the PN-20. But for the masses with limited incomes and a desire to spend wisely, the PN-20 is a unit that should be seriously considered WHEN it's offered a decent price (too bad Amazon no longer has the 30-day price guarantee!).
I purchased this unit when Amazon was selling it for roughly the price of a Garmin eTrex Venture HC. So that will be the basis of this review. At that price range, I found nothing that came close to what this unit offers.
This is like the Hyundai Sonata of GPS units. It's very value packed and, like the Sonata, well built and reliable. Of course, there are high speed units out there with touch screens and other bells and whistles. But if you're on a Hyundai budget there's no sense looking at the Lexus models.
- Topo 7 Software: This software is amazing. I presume it uses vector rendering for the topos (vs. scanned rasters) which has its pros and cons. Pros are the sharp lines and scalability at various zoom levels with topos for the entire country. It has a 3-D viewer which works relatively well, although slower on older computers. Cons are that some USGS trails did not seem to transfer over to the vector maps. But it's a trade-off since they were able to fit topo maps for the entire country into the software. The software is also not very user friendly in transfering user generated routes and trails to the PN-20. But overall still an excellent product.
- PN-20 GPS unit. I've taken it into the mountains twice while snowshoeing in the wilderness. Plastic shell and rubberized back plate seem sturdy enough and it's apparently water resistant. It's a little chubbier than other units but worth the bulk for the additional features.
What sets this unit apart from it's competitors is the ability to display topo maps and aerial images right on the screen. It's like a portable Google Earth. Unit displays full topo maps right on the screen (FREE transfer from Topo) and allows for aerial image overlays (not free and downloaded through the Topo software). It's really amazing. Topo costs range from $0.10/square km to over $1/square km. B-W 1 meter resolution DOQQ aerials have run me about $2-$3 per weekend trip. The unit came with $100 of Data Download Dollars.
Screen refresh rates are a little slow but, again, it really depends on what you're looking for. If you hike with your face glued to the GPS unit, then you'll probably be happier with something else which costs much more. But if you prefer spending your time looking at the scenery and use your GPS for general location/navigation/safety, then the PN-20 should be just fine. Yes, refresh rates have taken !!!!seconds!!!! (not milliseconds) but for me it's well worth it to be able to view my location on a topo map or aerial photo.
Satellite acquisition and stability have been impressive. The unit can acquire and lock on to signals while in a building. It has also done very well in forested mountains and deep mountain valleys. The PN-20 even (unknowingly) kept track of my drive back while it was stowed in a gear bag AND inside my car. I can only speak for my unit and say that I have been very impressed with the reception.
When it's on sale, this is a poor man's luxury GPS unit. Topo software, $100 of download data bucks, oh and a GPS unit to go with that. That's value. Like a Hyundai Sonata. And maybe the more expensive but faster PN-40 is like the Genesis.
Description of DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 Waterproof Hiking GPS
Ideal Gps Solution For In-Vehicle Navigation, Hiking, Camping, Geocaching, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Professional Applications, Such As Civil Engineering, Surveying, Gis-Related Data Collection, Emergency Operations & Morehigh-Resolution 2.2" Tft Color Display200 X 176 Pixelshigh-Sensitivity 12-Parallel Channel Handheld Gps Receivernmea-Compliantwaas-Enabled75 Mb Internal Flash Memory For User-Uploaded Mapsup-To-Date Topographic Mapsnoaa Nautical Charts4 Types Of Aerial Imagerysecure Digital Card(Tm) Slotwaterproof To Ipx7 Standardsrugged, Impact-Resistant Rubberized Caseincludes 2 Aa Batteries & Travel Power Kit5.25"H X 2.43"W X 1.5"D5.12 OzAmazon.com DeLorme, famous for its topographic and street map detail, has created a GPS receiver to enable anyone to use a wide variety of detailed maps and aerial imagery for all outdoors activities. The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is a low-cost, high-sensitivity, fully integrated handheld GPS that delivers capabilities previously unavailable at any price.
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 DeLorme maps and imagery on a handheld GPS |
GPS for wherever you go. On Trail.... On Road... On Water....
An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLorme
Includes Topo USA 8.0 DVD mapping software with full U.S. topographic and street maps, plus aerial imagery
- NMEA-compliant 12-channel receiver
- Fast acquisition times, outstanding signal retention
- High-resolution 2.2" TFT color screen for total clarity under a variety of lighting conditions
- 75 MB of user-available internal flash memory
- SD card slot for up to 2 GB additional memory
- Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
- Aerial imagery available for free download
- Pre-loaded worldwide highway/major road base map
- Waterproof to IPX-7 standard
- Impact-resistant rubberized housing
- On-device road routing
- Runs on 2 AA batteries (included) or available lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- WAAS-enabled
- Device dimensions: 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D
- Weight 5.12 oz.
Why the All-in-One PN-20 Handheld?
Maps Included
No extra maps to buy. Includes DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 DVD software with full, updated U.S. topographic & street maps to export as needed to your PN-20. Also includes an on-device highway-level world base map.
FREE Aerial Imagery Downloads
Includes $100 worth (400 sq. km) of DeLorme Aerial Data Packets of your U.S. areas of interest. Download Aerial Data Packets containing black & white aerial imagery (DOQQs), Sat-10 colorized satellite imagery, and scanned USGS 7.5-minute quads using Topo USA?s NetLink tab.
Multiple Views of the Same GPS Location
On-device data layering lets you select which map or imagery type to see of your GPS location. Switch among data types to gain a comprehensive view of where you are--it?s revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail.
Bright Color Screen
Works in bright sunlight to total darkness. Sharp brand screen featuring the latest transflective screen technologies to maximize visibility under a variety of lighting conditions.
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Rugged and Waterproof
Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. Concealed battery compartment with SD card slot. Includes two AA batteries.
High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics chipset with SiGE RF front-end and DeLorme firmware for outstanding signal acquisition and retention. Works equally well under dense foliage or in-vehicle.
Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange pre-cut multi-state routable regions between Topo USA on the desktop to the GPS, or select only the specific, customized areas you want--topographic maps and imagery. Exchange routes, tracks, and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers).
Extensive On-Device Memory
75MB of internal flash memory available in addition to the preloaded world base map. Holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track); 1,000 user-defined waypoints; and 50 routes. SD slot also available.
Powerful Topographic Software Included
The included Topo USA PN-20 software is loaded with additional capabilities for use on a desktop PC. Create automatic road and trail routes, elevation profiles, and realistic 3-D flyovers. No extra charge to you--a $99.95 retail value by itself!
A Powerful Partnership
Earthmate GPS PN-20 and Topo USA
The Earthmate GPS PN-20 with included Topo USA 8.0 DVD software provides a complete two-way map data, waypoint, and track log transfer capability:
Maps Included
It's a powerful way to create and save detailed GPS-accurate maps for use on the desktop software and on the GPS.
- Prepare exactly the maps and imagery you want on the desktop, including waypoints, tracks, and automatically generated routes, and then transfer to the Earthmate GPS PN-20
- Once you?ve been in the field or in-vehicle with the Earthmate GPS, transfer your new and updated waypoints and track logs back to the Topo USA desktop software and edit and save within your map files
Topo USA/Earthmate PN-20 Map Exchange Overview
DeLorme has pre-cut U.S. multi-state regions within the included Topo USA software. This allows you to update the world base map on the GPS with more detailed routable U.S. highway and major roads for your region(s) of interest. This design maximizes user-available, on-device internal memory for even more detailed topographic maps and imagery you cut from Topo USA of your precise areas of interest. The Eastern 1(A) multi-state region, as an example, requires 12 MB, with a total of 75 MB available on the device. These precut regions are located in the left window of the Handheld Exchange dialog, which is also where your map packages, waypoints, and tracks will be stored once created. (Note: you can store up to 2 GB of data on an SD card. The SD card slot is located within the battery compartment, beneath the batteries.)
The PN-20--Topo USA 8.0 System comes with:
Street and Topographical Maps
View Maps | Detailed U.S. Street & Topographic Maps
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View Maps | U.S. Regional Routable Highway Maps
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View Maps | The DeLorme World Base Reference Map
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Aerial Data Packet (ADP) Downloads--400 sq. km FREE!
Comprised of the three layers for a chosen area.
View Maps | USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps
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View Maps | DOQQ (Digital Orthoquads) B&W Aerial Imagery
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View Maps | Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery
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