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Earthmate GPS PN-20

Earthmate GPS PN-20


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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
  • Product Description
    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.



    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 7.0 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 7.0 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.

    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 7.0 DVD software provides a complete two-way map data, waypoint, and track log transfer capability:

    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 7.0 System comes with:

    Street and Topographical Maps

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    Detailed U.S. Street & Topographic Maps

    • Cut & transfer custom map packages of the exact coverage you want
    • Detailed vector-based maps created from the USGS topographic data & the latest DeLorme U.S. street & trail network
    • U.S. land cover including bodies of water, wetlands, forests, mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rock cover & more
    • Contour lines with elevation numbers
    • Fully routable when combined with the corresponding Regional Highway map
    • By default, saved map packages include data zoom levels 8-17 (which translates to a scale of 4 miles through 40 ft). Saved maps display all roads, land cover, and contours.
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    U.S. Regional Routable Highway Maps

    • Convenient, precut multi-state regions--transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, as needed
    • Major highways & major roads
    • Required for road routing on the PN-20
    • Regional maps cover scales of 4 miles to .25 miles
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    The DeLorme World Base Reference Map

    • Preloaded on the Earthmate GPS PN-20
    • High-level map includes country borders, highways & major roads
    • Displays interstates and major highways at scales of 500 miles to 8 miles
    • Created by DeLorme's staff of professional cartographers

    Aerial Data Packet (ADP) Downloads--400 sq. km FREE!
    Comprised of the three layers for a chosen area.

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    USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps

    • FREE download into Topo USA as part of your ADPs
    • Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, as needed
    • The authentic scanned USGS 7.5-minute paper quad maps
    • Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features
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    DOQQ (Digital Orthoquads) B&W Aerial Imagery

    • FREE download into Topo USA as part of your ADPs
    • Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, only as needed
    • Detailed, black & white, satellite imagery
    • Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
    • View logging & 4WD roads, bodies of water, and other natural features from above
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    Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery

    • FREE download into Topo USA as part of your ADPs
    • Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, only as needed
    • 10-meter colorized satellite imagery for viewing large geographic areas
    • Provides high-level views of vegetation, topography, and large, visible geologic formations on the Earth's surface
    • Natural color satellite imagery derived from merging SPOT 10m panchromatic & Landsat 30m multi-spectral scenes

    Spotlight Customer Reviews:
    Customer Rating:
      
    Summary:
       meant for hikers
    Comment:
       I have been very happy with the Delorme products on my laptop. I have also been quite unhappy with other GPS devices like Garmin and TomTom, so I decided to try the PN-20. This is for use in a vehicle and the display on the PN-20 is too small for use in a vehicle. I have returned the PN-20 and will continue using my laptop.
    Customer Rating:
      
    Summary:
       unstable firmware
    Comment:
       Out of the box, the unit I got kept locking up and rebooting. Very unstable. Delorme suggested I upgrade to firmware 1.3, but the unit was already at that level so N/A. Unuseable.
    Customer Rating:
      
    Summary:
       A really great GPS unit
    Comment:
       I bought this unit to use outdoors because I have been a big fan of their paper Atlas for more than a decade and more recently of their software. This GPS unit is a real gem! Extremely rugged, water proof (it even floats in case you ever take it with you fishing). Initially, I had planned on only using it recreationally, but I have Delorme's XMap software for work and discovered that I could scan our company system maps and download those onto the PN-20, too.
    I do however wish that the screen was a little bigger, sometimes it is a little difficult to see the small screen.
    Customer Rating:
      
    Summary:
       Well thought out design
    Comment:
       I chose PN-20 over Garmin Vista HCx for its overall value. It was a tough choice between the two. Vista HCx is more compact, faster graphics redraw, and more sensitive receiver than PN-20, but PN-20 came with a much better map package, more intuitive and flexible menuing, a better physical design, and a good enough sensitive receiver. I'm very happy with the PN-20.
    Customer Rating:
      
    Summary:
       Time For Change
    Comment:
       I used to use a Garmin 60CSx and then this came along and there is no going back. The maps and imagery provided by DeLorme are integrated into the system in a unique and innovative manner. I think because DeLorme has been making maps for consumers and governments for years they understand mapmaking at a higher level than the other GPS providers. and as such they have blown me away with this exciting new GPS. The sensitivity is exceptional and the total experience with the included maps and software makes for a tremendous value

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