Sunday, June 10, 2012

GARMIN DAKOTA 20 HAND HELD GPS

GARMIN DAKOTA 20 HAND HELD GPS Review



Outdoor navigation meets touchscreen simplicity in Dakota 20. This rugged, palm-sized navigator combines touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix™ satellite prediction, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD™ card slot in one affordable, power-packed punch.

Touch and Go

Dakota 20 makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display. The interface is easy to use, so you?ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Dakota 20 is built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Get Your Bearings

Dakota 20 has a built-in 3-axis electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you?re standing still or not holding the device 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. And with its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with HotFix™ satellite prediction, Dakota 20 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.

Find Fun

Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 20 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description ? no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates. Visit our geocaching pages for more information.

Explore the Terrain

Dakota 20 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps, available on microSD card.

Share Wirelessly

With Dakota 20 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with o


Saturday, June 9, 2012

Garmin GPSMAP 60 Personal Navigation Unit

Garmin GPSMAP 60 Personal Navigation Unit Review



Garmin GPSMAP 60 Personal Navigation Unit Feature

  • WAAS-Enabled, 12 Parallel-Channel GPS Receiver
  • Large, Grayscale Display With Bright, Backlit Led
  • 50 Reversible Routes, 10,000 Track Points With Tracback Technology & 1,000 Waypoints With Additional Graphical Icons For Location Identification
  • Serial & Usb Connections For Fast & Versatile Download Transfer
  • Built-In Basemap With Automatic Routing Capabilities & Turn-By-Turn Voice Prompts
Optimized for both land and marine navigation, Garmin's handheld GPSMap 60 includes a built-in Americas basemap with automatic routing capabilities. The 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS).


Map page. View larger.

Compass page. View larger.

The Garmin GPSMap 60 packs GPS navigation into a compact, waterproof device.
The GPSMap 60 also features 24 MB of internal memory for detailed maps that you can load through a speedy USB interface, and it's fully compatible with Garmin MapSource products such as BlueChart, 24K Topo, and City Select, which provides detailed streets for turn-by-turn guidance. However, it is important to note that the GPSMap 60 does not provide voice notification.

The device offers a high-contrast, four-level grayscale LCD (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting for the display and the keypad. A large-numbers option provides easy viewing. You get 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol and 20 reversible routes; position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, and user grid. Memory is non-volatile for permanent user data storage, requiring no memory battery.

A handy trip computer provides an odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. The unit also comes with a 10,000-point automatic track log, and 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions.

Other features include course and speed filtering; built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt (plus sun and moon calculations); an alarm clock wake-up and stop watch; audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, and proximity waypoint; and a geocaching navigation mode. Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the serial port.

The GPSMap 60's rugged, fully gasketed case is waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards, meaning it's submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. The device derives up to 28 hours battery life using 2 AA batteries (not included).


What's in the Box
GPSMAP 60 receiver, basemap (Americas Recreational), MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, PC/USB interface cable, wrist strap, belt clip with button, quick-start guide, and owner's manual. The GPSMAP 60 is completely waterproof, with up to 28 hours battery life using two AA batteries, this new product will target the marine and outdoor recreation markets. The GPSMAP 60 has up to 24 MB’s of internal memory for detailed maps that can be transferred to the unit using the USB interface. The GPSMAP 60 also includes a built-in Americas basemap with automatic routing capabilities. The GPSMAP 60 is fully compatible with MapSource products like BlueChart, 24K Topo and City Select, which provides detailed streets for turn-by-turn guidance (there is no voice output). The GPSMAP 60 provides separate serial and USB interfaces. Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. Includes: unit, USB interface cable, lanyard, belt clip, manual, quick start guide


Thursday, June 7, 2012

Geomate Jr. Geocaching GPS

Geomate Jr. Geocaching GPS Review



Geomate Jr. Geocaching GPS Feature

  • Clear distance and direction to the closest geocache along with information like size, terrain, difficulty, and GC code
  • High-sensitivity GPS performance with core GPS functions like current position, height, and heading
  • A "found" list allows you to mark geocaches as found and review them later
  • Set a "home" waypoint so you can always navigate back to where you started
  • Updatable with the latest U.S. geocaches and caches for other countries with the optional Geomate.jr Update Kit (sold seperately)

The easiest and quickest way to get in on the geocaching fun, the Geomate.jr is an incredibly affordable and amazingly easy to use geocaching GPS--just switch it on anywhere in the U.S., and be directed to your closest geocache. It's really that easy! With over 250,000 pre-loaded geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states, it's an outdoor adventure just waiting to happen anywhere, anytime, straight out of the box! No downloads, internet connection, or typing in coordinates necessary.

An affordable and easy to use geocaching GPS.

Perfect for that spontaneous outdoor adventure with friends or the family.

Based on high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS technology, the Geomate.jr delivers excellent GPS performance and accuracy.

Discover Geocaching

An exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family, geocaching is a high-tech GPS-based treasure hunt. Hidden all over the U.S.--behind bushes, inside logs, under park benches, practically anywhere--are "geocaches," containers of various size (some can be a small as a quarter piece, while others as large as a bucket) with a log book and trinkets that you can trade stashed inside. Your mission as a Geocacher is to find them.

About the Geomate.jr


Loaded With Geocaches
Unlike any other GPS on the market, the Geomate.jr comes preloaded with approximately 250,000 geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states.

A Breeze to Use
Simply go outside, turn it on and follow the arrow and distance to your closest geocache. Hit the "Next" button and the Geomate.jr will take you to the next closest geocache. To make the hunt a little easier, along with the geocache location, you also get information like terrain, difficulty, size of the geocache, and the geocache code. You can also set a "home" waypoint so you can always navigate back to where you started--a bit of a "get lost proof" feature.

After a good find, the "found geocache" log allows you to mark geocaches as found and review them later.

Solid Technology
The Geomate.jr includes core GPS functionality like latitude, longitude, height, heading, and GPS tracking information. Based on high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS technology, the Geomate.jr delivers excellent GPS performance and accuracy.

The Geomate.jr gets more than 12 hours of operation out of a couple AAA batteries (not included).

Loads of Fun
Whether you are taking a road trip, visiting the relatives, camping, or just taking a stroll through the local park, the Geomate.jr is always ready to go and is perfect for that spontaneous outdoor adventure with friends or the family.

Add an Udpate Kit
With new geocaches being added every day, an optional Geomate.jr Update Kit allows you to add all the newest geocaches for the U.S., get geocaches for other countries, or even give your Geomate.jr a nickname!

What's in the Box

Apisphere Geomate jr. Handheld GPS Geocacher, Quick Start Guide

The easiest and quickest way to get in on the geocaching fun, the Geomate.Jr is an incredibly affordable and amazingly easy-to-use geocaching GPSjust switch it on anywhere in the United States and be directed to your closest geocache. Its really that easy. With over 250,000 pre-loaded geocache locations covering all 50 U.S. states, its an outdoor adventure just waiting to happen anywhere, anytime, straight out of the box. No downloads, Internet connection or typing in coordinates necessary.


Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Garmin Foretrex 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin Foretrex 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review



Garmin Foretrex 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

  • Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
  • Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints
  • TracBack feature retraces user's path on the easy-to-read LCD display
  • Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing information
  • Supports dual position readout so user can view current location in multiple formats, including latitude/longitude
Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons.Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints.TracBack feature retraces user's path on the easy-to-read LCD display.Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing information.


Monday, June 4, 2012

Magellan SporTrak Color Water Resistant Hiking GPS

Magellan SporTrak Color Water Resistant Hiking GPS Review



Magellan SporTrak Color Water Resistant Hiking GPS Feature

  • Large 240 x 160 pixel, high contrast, backlit, full-color display
  • Uses WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) to provide accuracy to within 3 meters
  • Built-in barometer and 3-axis compass
  • Features include Save Track-to-Route, sun/moon positions, fish and game calculator, and satellite status
  • Compact, lightweight, rugged, waterproof design
Amazon.com Product Description Magellan's SporTrak Color GPS gives you all the great advantages of GPS navigation in one rugged, compact, lightweight, and full-color device. The high-contrast, full-color 240 x 160-pixel display lets you easily see your location and route, helping you differentiate between roads, interstates, and other designated points of interest, all at a glance. The unit shows your position to within three meters, even in difficult environments such as cities or mountains.



Navigate with ease using the SporTrak Color's intuitive controls.
Built to be both intuitive and easy-to-use, the SporTrak Color lets you rest assured knowing that all its major functions are described in step-by-step instructions built right into the unit. Start navigating right away with its 10 MB built-in mapping database of North America, which includes highways, major roads, parks, waterways, airports, cities, and marine navigation aids such as buoys, beacons, lights, and other items. You can expand your mapping capabilities by uploading detailed maps from optional Magellan MapSend software (up to an additional 22 MB for North America).

Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points to easily find your way back again. The Save Track-to-Route feature lets you convert complicated track files into easy-to-follow routes. Save hundreds of routes by transferring them to a PC using the optional MapSend software.

Nine customizable graphic navigation screens include a map, compass, and speedometer with text readouts of heading, bearing, speed, direction, and ETA, among others. Choose from 12 built-in coordinate systems and 76 datums, including Latitude/Longitude, Universal Transverse Mercator, and Military Grid Reference System.

Built with rubber-armored, impact-resistant plastic, the unit nevertheless weighs in at a mere 6.8 ounces, keeping it compact and light enough to slip into your pocket and accompany you wherever your road leads. Further, the water-resistant SporTrak Color is sealed to IEC-529 IPX7 specifications--and it even floats.

The SporTrak Color uses WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) to provide the maximum GPS accuracy and reliability available. A built-in barometer helps you forecast the weather, while an innovative three-axis compass offers superior navigational accuracy no matter how you hold it.

Other features include the ability to show when the sun will rise and set and the phase of the moon for any date and location in the world. Want to know when the fish are likely to be biting in your corner of the world? The SporTrak Color tells you that, too. It can also monitor the GPS satellites in view and get information about their status.

If you speak English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, or Dutch, you're in luck--so does the Magellan SporTrak Color. A pair of AA batteries powers the device for up to 14 hours of continuous use.

What's in the Box
GPS device, PC cable, user's manual (English and French), user's manual on CD-ROM (in nine languages), two AA batteries, and a wrist strap. Magellan SporTrak Color Water Resistant Hiking GPS


Saturday, June 2, 2012

Garmin eTrex Vista Cx Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin eTrex Vista Cx Waterproof Hiking GPS Review



Garmin eTrex Vista Cx Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

  • Bright, full-color TFT display, automatic routing, and long, 20-hour battery life
  • Powerful navigation chip for supreme accuracy
  • Includes barometric altimeter and electronic compass
  • MicroSD memory slot; includes 64 MB memory card
  • Preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap
Amazon.com Product Description With the Vista Cx, Garmin has updated a much-loved device withexpandable memory on microSD card so you can load optional map data for your hiking, hunting and other outdoor excursions. Add to that a bright, full-color TFT display, automatic routing, and long, 20-hour battery life, and you've got a great companion for your next outdoor or boating adventure. Plus, the Vista CX adds a barometric altimeter and an electronic compass.



The main menu feature icons. View larger.


Crisp, color display for easy map viewing. View larger.


Altimeter display provides elevation information. View larger.

The Vista Cx features a bright color display, electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and much more.
You can use the Vista Cx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin (sold separately) that provide topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is compatible with most Garmin MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that provides automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits and tide data. You can even get turn-by-turn directions when you're driving and an integrated trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more.

The Vista Cx's barometric altimeter system features automatic pressure trend recording while providing current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, and average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Meanwhile, the unit's electronic compass allows you to get accurate headings while standing still.

Like on all eTrex units, the primary controls are located on the side of the unit, so you can operate it with one hand. An innovative rocker switch on its face makes inputting data easy, and with it you can scroll through menus or pan the map page. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. Additionally, the case is water-resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes).

Another key feature of the Vista Cx is the 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions. Meanwhile, there's a large numbers option for easy viewing, as well as a dual position display mode. Lastly, the unit includes built-in celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations.

If you like the features of the Vista Cx, but don't need an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin eTrex Legend Cx

What's in the Box
Vista Cx unit, 64 MB microSD card, USB interface cable, bike mount clip, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, owner's manual, and quick-start guide

The eTrex Vista Cx is a versatile, pocket-sized handheld mapping product ideal for both marine and outdoor use. It provides a bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and includes a 32MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Garmin preprogrammed microSD cards can be purchased, providing detail for Topo, BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, Minnesota LakeMaster Promaps and European streets. The 32MB microSD card can also be loaded with data from MapSource products like BlueChart, U.S. Topo 24K, Minnesota LakeMaster Promaps and City Navigator. Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy, while navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port. The Vista Cx incorporates a barometric altimeter for extremely accurate elevation and vertical profile data. An electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still.


Friday, June 1, 2012

Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex Vista, H, HCx, Venture, Legend, and Summit Series (010-10267-00)

Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex Vista, H, HCx, Venture, Legend, and Summit Series (010-10267-00) Review



Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex Vista, H, HCx, Venture, Legend, and Summit Series (010-10267-00) Feature

  • Product Type - GPS Accessories
  • Shipping Weight - 1.00 pounds
  • Also great for motorcycles and ATVs
  • Convenient and easy to use
  • Includes hardware and instructions
Now securing your GPS onto the handlebar of your bike is a snap with Garmin's Bicycle Mount Bracket for Etrex/Summit. This bicycle mount fits bars up to 1 inch in diameter and is a safe, secure way to take your GPS with you. It's also great for motorcycles and ATVs. The Garmin Bicycle Mount Bracket comes with hardware and instructions.

Note: For "Cx" models use the clip that isincluded with the GPS unit (small plastic piece that screws on the back) instead of the replacement battery cover that is included with the mount.

Compatible with the following model series:
eTrex Summit series
eTrex Vista series
eTrex H series
eTrex Legend Series
eTrex Venture series
1.Secure handlebar mount.2.Fits up to 1-inch diameter bar.3.Also great for motorcycles and ATVs.4.Convenient and easy to use.5.Includes hardware and instructions .