DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 Waterproof Hiking GPS
Our Price: $220.00
An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLormeHigh-resolution 2.2 TFT color screen for total clarity under a variety of lighting conditionsFast acquisition times, outstanding signal retentionHolds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routesPre-loaded worldwide highway/major road base map
Product Description
Amazon.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.  | 
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. 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
- 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. View Maps
 | 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
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Spotlight Customer Reviews:
Summary:
Slow screen update and poor accuracy
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Comment:
I was very excited about this GPS; with its long list of features, included software, and low price, it seemed like a no-brainer as the economy hiking GPS of choice. Unfortunately, what could be a great product is hampered by two problems:
Poor Accuracy: This GPS takes a LONG time (on the order of a minute or two) to obtain a satellite lock, and the smallest margin of error it gave me was 36 feet. My similarly priced Garmin Edge bike computer (which clearly doesn't have any larger an antenna) obtains a lock in 15 seconds or less and is usually accurate to 10 to 14 feet.
Slow Screen Update: The screen re-draws VERY slowly. In my opinion, the screen updates too slowly to make the color display and numerous display features worth it.
The included mapping software is nice, although the online map/imagery purchasing is a little awkward.
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Summary:
Great tool - limited on ram though
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Comment:
It's not like I NEED 8 GB of RAM, but I bought it to replace the 2 GB card in order to post a lot more maps. Bad luck for me, it doesn't like the "new" higher GB cards. Oh well, it's still an awesome tool and plenty rugged. The graphics are easy to read and understand with the precision pretty good, even for Alaska.
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Summary:
Buyer Beware
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Comment:
The seller of this unit did not clearly state that it was a refurbished piece. I will never again buy from this seller
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Summary:
Does everything I wanted it to do.
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Comment:
Purchased on 05/04/2009
I've had this unit now for several months. I needed something I could load topo maps in for off road motorcycle riding and hiking.
Pros:
- Usually links up and gets 3-D fix in about 20-30 seconds.
- Battery life seems pretty good with about five hours on a set of NiMh rechargeble AA's.
- User interface is laid out well. I can press buttons with gloves on.
- It does exactly what I needed to do, which is guide me over mountains on back roads.
- Mine came with Topo 7 software. Although 'clunkier' than using Google maps or MS Streets, it still does exactly what I needed. Makes it easy to map my route on the PC and then send it to the PN-20.
- Is definitely waterproof and shock resistant. Definitely.
Cons:
- Screen is a little small. Font size for text/menus is small. I need my glasses to read.
- Not the best for street mapping/routing on the fly (without the PC software). If your looking for a GPS unit to use mostly for street navigation, then keep on looking. This is not the droid you are looking for.
- does not play MP3s, WMAs, or other music files. Does not play videos. Will not take/make phone calls. Does not make my coffee in the morning. Does not shoot out laser-beams to destroy my enemys.
Overall if you want a tough little GPS that can guide you over back roads (mine is usually on a RAM mount on my off-road motorcycle) then this might be the ticket for you.
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Summary:
A Greate Value for the Buck
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Comment:
This device is 10x better than my old Magellan Explorist 200. More features, MUCH more intuitive than the 200, and really picks up the satellites well. They did nice job in creating a straight forward interface for the GPS. The fact that high quality topo and street maps are included makes this unit a great value for the dollar. I use it for geocaching, mark way points, and to track my mountain bike rides. If you like to geocache then you will love the fact that you can download cache coordinates directly to the GPS from the main geocache web site. I think you can only do this with Delorme and Garmin. I'm still playing with the mapping software on the PC. This software is not as intuitive as the GPS device. (Just say NO to Magellan--Just awful).
No compliants considering the price and how I use it.
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