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Description:
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Physical
- IPX-7 waterproof standard, impact-resistant rubberized housing
- Device dimensions: 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D
- Weight: Without batteries: 5.35 ounces; with Li-Ion rechargeable battery: 6.7 oz; with alkaline AA batteries: 7.00 oz.
Performance
- A dual-core processor for quick map redraws, when panning or zooming
- Fast USB 2.0 data transfer to internal memory or SD card in device
- Detailed onboard base map with major highways and thoroughfares worldwide, plus secondary and connector roads in the U.S.
Sensors
- 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs when held in any position – while in motion or standing still
- Barometric altimeter for accurate altitude readings
Power
- Uses 2 AA batteries (included)
- Optional Travel Power Kit with DeLorme-supplied rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Receiver
- High-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics for rapid signal acquisition and ConstantLock satellite retention, even in challenging GPS environments
Receiver
- WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites.
- Hot Start: 5-6 seconds
- Warm Start: 45 seconds
- Cold Start: 60 seconds
- Update rate: 1/second, continuous
Acquisition Times:
- Hot Start: 5-6 seconds
- Warm Start: 45 seconds
- Cold Start: 60 seconds
- Update rate: 1/second, continuous
Display
- High-resolution 2.2" 65K-color Transflective TFT color display (220 x 176 pixels)
Memory & Storage
- 500 MB available internal Flash memory
- Supports SDHC high-capacity SD-cards – up to 32 GB
- Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
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Steve
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Registered: January 2000
Location: The concrete jungle
Posts: 23321
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Review Date: 10/7/2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Fast map/image rendering and screen switching, fast satellite acquisition, small form factor for hiking, hunting, fishing
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Cons:
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Learning curve on software in GPS and desktop, small screen (also a Pro), no backlight on buttons
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Pros:
- Fast map/image rendering and screen switching
- Fast satellite signal acquisititon
- All-you-can-download $29.95 per-year subscription for obtaining 7.5 minute quad maps, charts, and images.
- Nice unit size for taking along hunting, fishing, hiking, camping
Cons:
- You'll invest manual study and practice time to become proficient with the receiver and Topo USA PC software. Some Topo USA features challenging to learn.
- Screen small (2.3 inches diagonal) compared to other handhelds.
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 handheld GPS is perfect for the hunter or fisherman to tag along almost anywhere. Its small unit size will make you find room for it in any pack.
The color LCD is easy to read and shows great details. It quickly and easily shows layered maps of street level, USGS topo maps, and satellite imagery automatically depending on the zoom level used. Its Cartesio chipset renders the maps quickly and accurately.
Street Level:
Topo Level:
Satellite Level View:
The buttons are well laid out and intuitive to use. My only complaint about them is that they are not backlit and you may experience problems navigating menus in the dark until you memorize the button locations.
I was able to get the unit to display accuracy (as reported by the unit) down to +-6ft and using the satellite imagery on the unit, I was able to verify what the unit was reporting since it showed me standing on the sidewalk in front of my house on the map. The unit quickly locks onto satellites both on cold and warm starts. I was difficult to get a WAAS lock that I could hold onto in my northern latitude, but occasionally I was able to get it to happen. The accuracy I got from the unit was fine with or without a WAAS lock. The GPS provides accurate elevation readings and an electronic compass that works even when standing still.
Satellite acquired with WAAS lock
I tested the unit with a 1GB SD card which held plenty of data but the unit supports up to 32GM cards, which would hold lots of imagery of your choice.
The PN-40 supports advanced geocaching out of the box and makes a fine navigating partner around town quickly finding points of interest by category. It will draw and come up with turn by turn instructions on how to get from where you are to any of these points.
Local Points of Interest
Local park from POI
Route found to POI
Local Fast Food Joints
The place where the Earthmate really shines for the hunter and fisherman starts with the Topo USA 8.0 software for your computer. This software along with the available downloads from Delorme will let you scout for new hunting spots from your PC. Download the same topo and satellite imagery on the GPS and you are ready to go find the spots you scouted in at home. The Topo USA software lists hundreds of state game areas and boat launches in all states. Another “nice to have” feature is the built in “best hunting and fishing times” for a given day and place.
Best Hunting and Fishing Times
All things considered this is a great GPS for the hunter/fisherman. Its IPX-7 rated water resistance allows you to take it out with you in the foul weather when you need it the most. With the layers of imagery, you’d be hard pressed to get lost with a PN-40. You can always correlate where you are standing to satellite imagery. The PN-40 also has a neat 360 degree screen rotation so you get an image that makes sense no matter what direction you are heading. No more walking the field with your GPS held 180 degrees when you are walking south!
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drj
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Registered: April 2008
Posts: 17
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Review Date: 10/29/2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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sat .photes
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Cons:
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learning how to download maps, over priced
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i just love this unit changes everthing for me when i hunt now. i cannot compare to other unit because the the last gps i used was purchased in 1995 and that had no maps, and this has sat. maps. now when i go hunting or just decide to go for a long walk in places were i have never been i just go. i have had for about 6 months with no problems.
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ctejchma
Registered: December 2009
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Review Date: 12/13/2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $379.00
| Rating: 0
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Pros:
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Quick Satellite Lock, Good Reception In Thick Woods, Great Compass, Overall Good Unit
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Cons:
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Perhaps the lanyard could be attached to the bottom
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I like mine and had it for 1-yr. I bought a PN-40, topo 7.0 software and an 8-gig SD memory card. I selected the PN-40 because it could be used for traveling on the road, had an electronic compass and satellite imagery.
Don't fear the buttons.
The subscription to d/l imagery is well worth the cost.
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