Saturday, March 31, 2012

Garmin Legend H Handheld GPS Navigator

Garmin Legend H Handheld GPS Navigator Review



Garmin Legend H Handheld GPS Navigator Feature

  • High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver in a rugged waterproof case for peak performance in any environment
  • Built-in basemap shows lakes, rivers, cities, roads coastlines and landmarks
  • USB interface for faster map downloads; 24 MB of internal memory offers plenty of room for plenty of room for maps, waypoints, routes and saved tracks
  • High-contrast, backlit 2.4-inch LCD display; four-way cursor for smooth, one hand operation
  • Limited one-year warranty
The brightly-colored eTrex Legend H combines all of the intuitive, user-friendly features of the eTrex series with a full basemap of the Americas, the Atlantic or the Pacific and 24 megabytes of internal memory for storing optional maps. Put the great outdoors in the palm of your hand.


Friday, March 30, 2012

Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver

Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver Review



Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver Feature

  • High-Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver Provides Peak Performance In Any Environment
  • Built-In Basemap Includes Lakes, Rivers, Cities, Interstates, National & State Highways, Railroads & Coastlines
  • Features A 1.7-InchH X 1.3-InchW Screen With 256-Level Color Tft
  • Usb Compatible For High-Speed Map Downloads
  • 24 Mb Of Internal Memory Allows User To Load Waypoints & Routes From The Included Mapsource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software

eTrex Venture HC is an essential for any outdoor excursion. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap and crisp color screen.

An essential for any outdoor excursion.

The H series marries high-sensitivity GPS with full-featured mapping, for a superb portable receiver.

Basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways and coastlines.

Make trip planning simple for your next outdoor adventure with the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager.

Proven Performance and Full-Featured Mapping


Clear Reception
The Garmin eTrex Venture HC helps you navigate through the toughest terrain. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Venture HC to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Intuitive Operation
At the same time, the Venture HC's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints (up to 500), save and view 10 track logs, access setup features, and more. It even offers 24 MB of internal memory and a detailed basemap, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products.

Besides appreciating its small size, outdoorsmen will also be happy with the Venture HC's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Venture HC is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit, the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.

Comprehensive Basemap
The Venture HC's Americas Recreational basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures.

The map covers the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America.

And More...
Other details include an IPX7 waterproof housing, a built-in patch antenna, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, and a geocaching mode.

The Venture HC, which runs for up to 14 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

Trip and Waypoint Manager

Make trip planning simple for your next outdoor adventure with the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. This computer software allows you to transfer waypoints, routes and tracks between your Garmin device and your computer. For reference, Trip and Waypoint Manager provides general worldwide maps that include interstates, motorways, political boundaries, principal cities and towns, oceans and other general reference details to place your GPS data in context.

What's in the Box

eTrex Venture HC, Basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager Software, USB Cable, Wrist Strap, Quick Start Guide, User's Manual.


Thursday, March 29, 2012

Garmin GPSMAP 62stc Handheld Navigator

Garmin GPSMAP 62stc Handheld Navigator Review



Garmin GPSMAP 62stc Handheld Navigator Feature

  • Rugged, IPX7-waterproof handheld navigator with high-sensitivity GPS receiver, 1.6 x 2.2 inch color display
  • Preloaded with TOPO 100K for coverage of the full U.S. and Puerto Rico with terrain, elevation, and more, plus worldwide basemap with shaded relief
  • Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading even when you're standing still;
  • Barometric altimeter pinpoints your precise altitude
  • Compatible with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps--4.3GB onboard memory for downloading
  • 5-megapixel autofocus camera with automatic geotagging allows easy navigation back to favorite photo spots
  • 2.6" 65K color TFT Display
  • 5 mp autofocus digital camera with automatic geo-tagging.
  • Preloaded topographic maps. Waterproof
  • Worldwide basemap with shaded relief.

The GPSMAP 62stc handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, 5 megapixel autofocus camera with photo navigation, preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps and supports custom maps and BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required). Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62stc employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.

GPSMAP 62stc
The GPSMAP62stc is a rugged handheld navigator with compass, altimeter, camera, and more.

Rugged Handheld GPS With Built-in Camera

Explore the Terrain

The GPSMAP 62stc comes preloaded with TOPO 100K, which includes coverage of the full U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief--all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest.

Get Your Bearings
GPSMAP 62stc Map
Preloaded TOPO 100K, covering the full U.S. and Puerto Rico, with a worldwide basemap with shaded relief.
GPSMAP 62stc Compass
Electronic compass shows your heading even when you're standing still.
GPSMAP 62stc Camera
Built-in 5 megapixel autofocus camera with geotagging.

GPSMAP 62stc has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Share Wirelessly

With GPSMAP 62stc, you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users. So now your friends can also enjoy your favorite hike or cache--simply press "send" to transfer your information to similar units, and let the games begin.

Document Your Journey

With GPSMAP 62stc's built-in 5 megapixel autofocus camera, you'll be able to capture the highlights of your outings. Each photo is automatically geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing you--or those you share your photos with--to easily navigate back to that spot in the future.

Keep Your Fix

With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62stc locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear--whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 62stc to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Add Maps

Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps. With 4.3 GB of onboard memory, GPSMAP 62stc lets you conveniently download TOPO U.S. 24K maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). GPSMAP 62stc also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 62stc is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Get Connected

You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

Find Fun

GPSMAP 62stc supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. The device stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 62stc is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your geocaching adventure.

What's in the Box

GPSMAP 62stc, Carabiner Clip, 2 AA NiMH Batteries, Battery Charger, USB Cable, Quick Start Manual

2279860000000 Features: Get your bearings with the built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass that shows you your heading even when you're standing still Track your altitude with the barometric altimeter that monitors changes in pressure to track where you are Share waypoints, routes, tracks and your geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users Snap pics of all of your GPS-related adventures with the built-in 5 megapixel autofocus camera; each image is automatically geotagged with its location so that you can easily navigate back in the future Locate your position quickly and accurately with the WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction that allows you to track your location near tall buildings or under trees Each unit is preloaded with a worldwide basemap with shaded relief and TOPO US 100K, which covers the full US, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico; additional map products can be added Supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches Download and analyze your data at Garmin Connect that allows you to view your activities on a map with multiple other analysis tools and access to other users' maps Specifications: Weight to dimensions: 93 ounces to 24 x 63 x 14 inches Altimeter: yes Display size: 143 x 215 inches Battery type to battery life: 2 AA NiMH to 16 hours Acquisition time (warm to cold): Waypoints to routes: 2000 to 200


Garmin Oregon 400T 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with Preloaded Topographic Maps

Garmin Oregon 400T 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with Preloaded Topographic Maps Review



Garmin Oregon 400T 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with Preloaded Topographic Maps Feature

  • Rugged, waterproof handheld GPS with 3-inch color touchscreen
  • Preloaded U.S. topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief
  • Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
  • Features microSD slot for easily updating maps; supports GPX geocaching files
  • Extras include barometric altimeter, electronic compass, picture viewer
Get in touch with your wild side with Oregon 400t. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with preloaded topographic maps, 3-D map views, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. Oregon 400t leads the way with a tough, 3" (7.62 cm) diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 400t is built to withstand the elements; bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator. Oregon's preloaded U.S. or European topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Just in case you're wondering how steep that hill really is, Oregon's 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings, giving you a better perspective of the elevation.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

SPOT Personal Tracker

SPOT Personal Tracker Review



SPOT Personal Tracker Feature

  • Satellite messenger with GPS tracking for keeping users safe on adventure trips.Purchasing a service plan is required in addition to purchasing the SPOT unit.
  • SpotChecking feature alerts friends and family of your precise location
  • SpotCasting function lets friends and family follow your progress in real time
  • Sends GPS coordinates and distress message to Emergency Response Center
  • Satellite technology works around the world; measures 2.75 x 4.38 x 1.5 inches (W x H x D)
Give your loved ones full peace of mind when you're on the mountain with the Spot Satellite Messenger. Whether you're just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help, Spot gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. Spot employs a GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, then sends its location to the recipient of your choice, complete with a link to Google Maps and a pre-programmed message. Unlike personal locator beacons, however, Spot does more than just call for help. The SpotChecking feature, for example, lets you notify your SpotTeam--the friends and family you've chosen as your contacts--and tell them all is well, notify them of your location, or save waypoints so you can review your route at a later date. You can also activate the SpotCasting feature to let friends and family follow your progress in real time (every 10 minutes). Anyone with access to your account information can log on and view your route, complete with virtual views provided by Google Maps. SpotCasting is a terrific feature for mountain climbers looking to celebrate their accomplishments with their loved ones.

The most important feature, however, is Spot's ability to call 911 in the event of a life-threatening or other critical emergency. Once activated, Spot will acquire your exact coordinates from the GPS network, and then send that location along with a distress message to a GEOS International Emergency Response Center every five minutes until cancelled. The Emergency Response Center will then notify the appropriate emergency responders based on your location and personal information. Responders may include local police, the highway patrol, the Coast Guard, an embassy or consulate, or other emergency response and search-and-rescue teams. Even if Spot can't acquire its location from the GPS network, it will still attempt to send a distress signal--without your exact location--to the Emergency Response Center, which will still notify your emergency contacts of the signal and continue to monitor the network for further messages.

Spot works around the world, including in virtually all of the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, and portions of South America, Northern Africa, and Northeastern Asia. And provided you're in a good coverage area, Spot offers a 99 percent probability of sending a successful message within 20 minutes. As a result, Spot is ideal for anyone with a taste for outdoor adventures, including boaters, kayakers, sailboarders, archaeologists, skiers, climbers, pilots, business travelers, snowshoers, and just about anyone else.

Spot requires two AA lithium batteries, with a battery life of up to one year in standby mode, 14 days in SpotCasting mode, or 7 days in 911 mode. And thanks to the water-resistant housing (safe in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes), you needn't worry about using Spot in adverse conditions. Spot measures a compact 2.75 by 4.38 by 1.5 inches (W x H x D), weighs 7.37 ounces, and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Communication Functions:



    Spot employs a GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, then sends its location to the recipient of your choice, complete with a link to Google Maps and a pre-programmed message.
  • Alert 9-1-1 dispatches emergency responders to an exact location
  • Ask for Help sends a request for help to friends and family with your location
  • Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are okay
  • Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows others to track your progress using Google Maps

Battery Life:

  • Power ON, unused: Approximately 1 year
  • SPOT casting continuous tracking mode: Approximately 14 days
  • 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
  • HELP mode: up to 1900 messages
  • SPOT check OK up to 1900 messages

Specifications:

  • Weight: 7 ounces
  • Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
  • Operating Temperature: -40ºF to +185ºF
  • Operating Altitude: -300 feet to +21,300 feet
  • Humidity and Salt Fog Rated

The SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world's first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to friends, family or an emergency service center. SPOT is a revolutionary product that is designed to raise the safety factor for hundreds of millions of people around the world.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Magellan eXplorist 210 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan eXplorist 210 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review



Magellan eXplorist 210 Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

  • Compact 14 channel WAAS GPS receiver with rugged, outdoor-sports design
  • 22 MB available memory for downloading optional MapSend maps and digital content
  • 10 MB built-in basemap includes roads, parks, waterways and more
  • Includes Magellan Geocache Manager software
  • 2.2 x 4.75 x 1.3-inches (W x H x D); 6.1 ounces; and 2.3-inch backlit display
Amazon.com Product Description The Magellan eXplorist 210 proves that powerful and reliable GPS navigation can be affordable. With a compact, shockproof and water resistant design, this baby is built to withstand whatever the back country can throw at it. At a mere 6.1 ounces, and with the ability to download and store up to 22 megabytes of maps while providing precise three-meter positioning, this pocket-sized 14-channel WAAS GPS receiver is an outdoors enthusiast's dream.


Map screen in position mode. View larger.

GOTO route screen. View larger.

Customize map information. View larger.

The Magellan eXplorist 210 delivers GPS navigation in a rugged, handheld device. View larger.
If you have a passion for the outdoors, there's no reason you need to be a GPS expert to be able to take advantage of GPS tracking capabilities. The eXplorist 210 features Magellan's easy-to-use operating system, so you can concentrate on your activities without compromising your safety. When you connect the unit to your PC, the folders on the eXplorist 210 can be accessed just like any drive on your computer, and from there you access the information as you would a folder on your own computer. In other words, if you know how to navigate your PC, you'll feel right at home with the eXplorist 210.

The unit offers 32 MB of memory, which includes 10 MB taken up by the basemap of major highways, airports, interstates, parks, rivers and lakes across North America. The remaining 22 MB is reserved for you to download and store Magellan MapSend programs and maps, or specific waypoints, routes and tracks for your next excursion. A USB PC cable is included, which will allow you to perform software updates, as well as download additional maps. This convenient feature allows you to download exactly the maps and data that you need for your excursion. If you're hiking a section of the Grand Tetons, you'll want to have the area's hiking trails, ranger stations, and elevation contours at your disposal. The eXplorist 210 lets you fine tune the data that you'll need for your trip.

And don't let its compact size fool you. This handheld -- at a mere 2.2 x 4.75 x 1.3-inches (W x H x D) -- will let you create and store up to 190,000 personal points of interest and waypoints, 150 files with 20 routes each, and 150 track logs with 2,000 points each. The included Magellan MapSend Software DVD will help to optimize and manage your data and keep track of updates to new versions of MapSend maps. In other words, Magellan couldn't have made it much easier than this.

The eXplorist runs on two AA batteries that last up to 17 hours. A large, 2.3-inch grayscale, backlit display features an amber glow that makes it easy to read at night. Other features include a vertical profile, a celestial table, and a best-fish and hunt-time calculator. The eXplorist 210 comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.


What's in the Box
Magellan eXplorist 210, user's manual, quick start guide, and PC interface cable. The Magellan eXplorist 210 from Thales expanding on the popular line of Magellan GPS handhelds, the eXplorist 210 brings map expansion capabilities to the entry-level range of eXplorists with its high-speed USB data port. The Magellan eXplorist 210 is the only GPS handheld in its price range to offer users the ability to download and store up to 22 MB of maps from compatible software. The new Magellan eXplorist 210 proves that powerful GPS navigation does not have to be expensive. A large 2.3” grayscale display, precise three-meter positioning, high functionality, and a shockproof and water resistant case combine with simple handling to make the compact GPS an indispensable navigation companion for all outdoor activities, from mountain sports and backpacking to cycling, hunting, and fishing.


Monday, March 26, 2012

Garmin Oregon 400i 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with U.S. Inland Lakes and a Worldwide Basemap

Garmin Oregon 400i 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with U.S. Inland Lakes and a Worldwide Basemap Review



Garmin Oregon 400i 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with U.S. Inland Lakes and a Worldwide Basemap Feature

  • handheld GPS navigator for use outdoors, in a car, or on a boat
  • 3-inch LCD touchscreen display (240 x 400 pixels) with built-in picture viewer
  • WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) capability improves GPS accuracy to within 3 meters
  • pre-loaded map of U.S. inland lakes and navigable rivers
Oregon 400iAmazon.com
Manufacturer's Description (July 11, 2008)

Easy to learn and simple to use, the waterproof Garmin Oregon 400i features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and preloaded U.S. inland lake and navigable river maps that provide boaters and anglers with shoreline details, depth contours, boat ramps and mile markers for thousand of lakes. The chart detail includes shoreline, depth contours, navaids and port plans. It also offers a high-resolution, color 3-inch touchscreen that reacts as you tap or drag through menus and options. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, Oregon 400i locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. It's also equipped with a barometric altimeter and electronic compass, and it's compatible with Garmin's heart-rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors.



The Garmin Oregon 400i.
The Oregon 400i lets you customize five profiles--automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocaching--making the most beneficial features for each activity the easiest to access through quick shortcuts. The tough, 3-inch color touchscreen display is easy to read even in direct sunlight, and the Oregon's easy-to-use interface means you'll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information.

It also plays well with others, allowing for wireless exchange of tracks, waypoints and geocaches between other Oregon units and Garmin Colorado models.

This unit has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD memory cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. Just insert an optional Garmin MapSource card with detailed street maps, and the Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add optional topographic maps to take advantage of the Oregon's 3D map view which gives you a better perspective of your elevation. And with optional BlueChart g2 Vision maps, you'll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors.

Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. Geocaching is even easier with the Oregon, which quickly downloads online information for every cache, such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description, so that you don't have to tote printouts with you.



Garmin Oregon 400i screenshots.

Features and Specifications

  • Preloaded with U.S. Inland Lakes maps
  • Built-in 3D DEM (Digital Elevation Model) basemap
  • Wireless exchange of user routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches and images
  • MicroSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
  • Track log: 10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
  • Electronic compass, barometric altimeter, temperature sensor
  • Display: 3-inch color touchscreen with 240 x 400-pixel resolution
  • Batteries: Two high-capacity or lithium-ion AA batteries for up to 16 hours of use
  • Unit dimensions: 4.5 x 2.3 x 1.4 inches
  • Weight: 6.8 ounces with batteries

Garmin Oregon Model Comparison


Oregon 200
Oregon 300
Oregon 400t
Oregon 400c
Oregon 400i
Preloaded Maps:no
no
yes (topographic)
yes (BlueChart g2 with limited capability)
yes (Inland Lakes)
Built-in memory:24 MB
850 MB
yes
yes
yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):no
yes
yes
yes
yes


What's in the Box

Oregon 400i, carabiner clip, USB cable, owner's manual, printed quick-start guide Oregon 400i puts freshwater fun at your fingertips. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with preloaded U.S. Inland Lakes, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD™ card slot, picture viewer and more. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 400i is built to withstand the elements.


Sunday, March 25, 2012

GARMIN 64 MB GPSMAP? (60CSX WITH BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER & COMPASS)

GARMIN 64 MB GPSMAP? (60CSX WITH BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER & COMPASS) Review



GARMIN 64 MB GPSMAP? (60CSX WITH BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER & COMPASS) Feature

  • GPS receiver - hiking
HIGH-SENSITIVITY GPS RECEIVER; COLOR-HANDHELD MAPPING IDEAL FOR BOTH MARINE & OUTDOOR USE; BRIGHT, SUNLIGHT-READABLE COLOR TFT DISPLAY;ÿ64 MB MICRO SECURE DIGITAL CARD? FOR STORAGE OF OPTIONAL MAP DETAIL ;ÿFAST USB CONNECTIVITY MAKES LOADING CHARTS & MAPS Weight: 1.7 lbs.


Friday, March 23, 2012

Garmin Rino 120 GPS with 2-Way Radio

Garmin Rino 120 GPS with 2-Way Radio Review



Garmin Rino 120 GPS with 2-Way Radio Feature

  • 2-Way, Handheld 2-Mile Frs & 5-Mile Gmrs Radio Combined With WAAS-Enabled GPS
  • Waterproof
  • Integrated 12-Channel GPS
  • 22 Communication Channels
  • User May Select 1 Of 38 Sub-Audible Squelch Codes For Semi-Private Conversation
Garmin Rino 120 GPS / FRS / GMRS has a voice scrambler and vibration mode for top-secret calls! The Rino 120 state-of-the-art GPS navigation and 2-way communications combined, with enough memory to download detailed mapping for driving, hiking, hunting, fishing... or just about anything else you can dream up. It's waterproof, can send communications up to 2 miles using FRS channels, 5 miles using GMRS channels, and can "beam" your exact location to another Rino user using "position reporting." And because the Rino 120 had standard FRS / GMRS capabilities, you can talk to friends or family who own conventional FRS / GMRS radios. There's also a voice scrambler and a vibration mode for silent calls. Check it out: WAAS-enabled GPS receiver; 22 communication channels: 1-14 FRS, 15-22 GMRS; 38 sub-audible squelch codes per transmission channel for privacy; Transmission distance of up to 2 miles using FRS, up to 5 miles with GMRS (using GMRS frequency in the U.S. requires a FCC license); External voice activation (VOX); Ergonomic design for one-handed operation, with call, press-to-talk (PTT) and page mode buttons on the side, power / backlighting button on top, and volume and zoom buttons in front; Unique 5-way cursor for channel selection and volume adjustment in FRS / GMRS mode, and quick map planning, entering and selecting functions in GPS mode; Voice scrambler and vibration mode for silent calls; Built in basemap consisting of American road and highway detail, along


Bushnell Onix 200 2.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Bushnell Onix 200 2.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review



Bushnell Onix 200 2.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Feature

  • Hand-held GPS allows you to navigate with satellite and aerial photos
  • Designed for the outdoors; features rugged rubber armor, waterproof to IPX7 materials, and a sunlight-readable LCD screen
  • User Profiles feature saves you time by letting you name the activity rather than just the destination
  • Night-mode screen viewing option illuminates all details on the 16-level grayscale screen; 32 MB of memory
  • Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.0 x 2.2 inches (WxHxD); weighs 6.7 pounds
The Bushnell Onix 200 is the only hand-held GPS that allows you to navigate with satellite and aerial photos, as well as layer all navigational information on one screen. Designed for the outdoors, this system features rugged rubber armor, waterproof to IPX7 materials, and a sunlight-readable LCD screen.

The Onix 200 lets you place a United States Geological Survey map over an aerial photograph or compass so you can be on your way in the right direction quickly and easily. Thanks to the 32 MB of memory, this system also offers many time saving and personalized shortcuts, like the "User Profiles" feature, which lets you designate what you'll most likely be doing on your destination. For instance, if "hunting" is selected, all of the features that relate to hunting will appear first in the list of functions. If you're traveling at night, you won't have to worry about not being able to read important information; the night-mode screen viewing option illuminates all details on the 16-level grayscale screen. The Onix 200 is the only hand-held GPS that allows the user to navigate with satellite/aerial photos, as well as layer all navigation information on one screen. It is designed for the outdoors with rugged rubber armor, waterproof to IPX7 and sunlight-readable LCD screen.


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Garmin Oregon 200 Portable GPS System

Garmin Oregon 200 Portable GPS System Review



Garmin Oregon 200 Portable GPS System Feature

  • High Sensitivity GPS Receiver
  • Features A 2.6-InchH X 1.5-InchW Color Tft Display With 240 X 400 Pixel Resolution
  • Rugged Touch-Screen Technology
  • Features Built-In Worldwide Basemap
  • 5 User Profiles¿Automotive, Marine, Recreation, Fitness Or Geocache
Get in touch with the great outdoors with Oregon 200. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with a built-in basemap, a high-sensitivity receiver, microSD card slot, picture viewer and more.Oregon 200 leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you''ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 200 is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Garmin Colorado 300 Bilingual Handheld GPS Unit with North American Maps

Garmin Colorado 300 Bilingual Handheld GPS Unit with North American Maps Review



Garmin Colorado 300 Bilingual Handheld GPS Unit with North American Maps Feature

  • High Sensitivity, WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver
  • Features A 2.55-InchH X 1.53-InchW, Transflective Color Tft Display With 240 X 400 Pixel Resolution
  • Features Built-In Worldwide Basemap With Shaded Relief
  • Wireless Sharing Of User Tracks, Waypoints, Routes & Geocaches Between Units
  • 5 User Profiles - Automotive, Marine, Recreation, Fitness Or Geocache
Amazon.com Product Description--January 21, 2008 Packed with features, Garmin's Colorado300 includes a built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Watch an interactive demo.

Share Wirelessly
With Colorado 300 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select "send" to transfer your information to other Colorado units.

Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 300 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Explore More
Colorado 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief.

Expand Your Horizons
Colorado also accepts SD cards, so you can use Garmin preprogrammed SD cards to add maps that serve any and all of your outdoor activities on land or water.
Streets
Inland Lakes
Terrain
3D Terrain
Coastal
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Conveniently plug in optional preloaded SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Colorado provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add select topographic maps to take advantage of Colorado’s 3-D map view which gives you a better perspective of your elevation.

The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

Rock on. Find Fun
rocker wheelwaypointsColorado's innovative Rock ‘n Roller input wheel for easy one-handed operation and intuitive screen interface make it as easy to navigate the device as the outdoors.

Customize Colorado's interface based on your favorite activity.

Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer.

Experience Paperless Geocaching
notesColorado supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. You'll have at-a-glance cache descriptions and details to aid in your search.

Get Your Bearings
compassaltimeterColorado has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still.

Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. View elevation data before you begin your ascent or descent. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Interactive Demo

Gear up and explore the backcountry with the all-terrain Colorado 300. Packed with features, it includes a built-in basemap, high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way. Explore More Colorado 300 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief and accepts SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just take your pick from Garmin's preprogrammed SD cards including street maps, topographic maps, coastal charts or inland lake data. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. Share Wirelessly With Colorado 300 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select "send" to transfer your information to other Colorado units. Rock on. Find Fun Intuitive and fun, Colorado features a Rock 'n Roller input wheel for easy one-handed operation and supports GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. Customize Colorado's interface based on your favorite activity. Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits. Keep Your Fix With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 300 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most. Get Your Bear