Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Bushnell Backtrack Point-3 Personal GPS Locator (Gray)

Bushnell Backtrack Point-3 Personal GPS Locator (Gray) Review



Bushnell Backtrack Point-3 Personal GPS Locator (Gray) Feature

  • Sleek, pocket-sized GPS Locator stores up to 3 locations; comes with a fastening ring
  • As easy to use as 1-2-3: mark the spot, go anywhere, and the BackTrack Point-3 will guide you back
  • High sensitivity uBLOX GPS receiver and self-calibrating digital compass
  • Weather resistant construction; backlit LCD for viewing in any light
  • Larger screen with smaller overall size; 1-year limited warranty
The BackTrack Point-3 Personal GPS Locator from Bushnell allows you to store and re-find up to three locations--so you never find yourself stranded. Utilizing the latest GPS technology for quicker satellite acquisition and precision accuracy, the BackTrack Point-3 makes GPS simple. Featuring a large, easy-to-read backlit screen and two-button functionality, the BackTrack Point-3 marks the spot so that you can forget about it until it's time to return. At the end of the day, select your location and the BackTrack Point-3 displays the distance and direction to your destination. Use the BackTrack to find your car in a crowded parking lot, your favorite fishing hot spot, your campsite after a day of hiking, and more. Measuring just 3.25 x 2.13 x 0.75 inches and equipped with a fastening ring, this sleek little unit stows easily in your pocket, pack, or purse so that you never get lost again!

Features:

  • Store and locate up to three locations
  • Utilizes the latest digital technology: high sensitivity uBLOX GPS receiver and self-calibrating digital compass
  • Weather resistant construction
  • Compact size stores easily in your pocket or purse
  • Fastening ring included for easy attachment
  • Sleek, new design
  • Larger screen with smaller overall size
  • 1-year warranty

Specifications:

  • Grayscale LCD screen type
  • Operates on 2 AAA batteries (not included)
  • Dimensions: 3.25 x 2.13 x 0.75 inches (HxWxD)

GPS made Simple BackTrack Point-3 utilizes the latest GPS technology for quicker satellite acquisition and precision accuracy. It has a larger screen with an overall smaller, more sleek size. BackTrack Point-3 has only two buttons and stores up to three locations-just mark it and forget it until it's time to return. At the end of the day, select your location and the BackTrack Point-3 displays the distance and direction to your destination. Use it to find your car in a crowded parking lot, your favorite fishing hot spot, your campsite after a day of hiking, and more This sleek design easily stows in your pocket, pack, or purse.


Monday, January 30, 2012

Garmin Auto nav kit: includes vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk

Garmin Auto nav kit: includes vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk Review



Garmin Auto nav kit: includes vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk Feature

  • Snap your GPS unit into this automotive mount for easy viewing while you drive
  • An automotive power adapter is included
  • Compatible with the Garmin Colorado 300, 400c, 400i, Colorado 400t, Dakota 10, Dakota 20, Oregon 200, Oregon 300, Oregon 400t, Oregon 550, Oregon 550t
Garmin Approach G5 Automotive Navigation Kit Snap your compatible device into the Garmin Approach G5 Automotive Navigation Kit for easy viewing while you drive. It includes a suction cup mount, 5-Volt vehicle power cable and dashboard disc.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

Mini GPS Receiver + Location Finder with Display Screen and Keychain

Mini GPS Receiver + Location Finder with Display Screen and Keychain Review



Mini GPS Receiver + Location Finder with Display Screen and Keychain Feature

  • Bring you back to any point conveniently - Store up to 16 POI
  • Check real time accurately - Satellite time and altitude info accompany you anywhere you go
  • Check the distance you have traveled easily - can be used as mileometer
This mini GPS unit is a small and portable GPS receiver with data collecting and calculating functions. it also provides indication of geographic coordinates, directions, world time, distance, mileage, and velocity information. its high sensitive direction indication guides user to go back to original departure position or go to the preset target locations. The unit shows clear traveling data in details, such as the direction of the target position, distance, satellite time and velocity. It is a great partner for personal traveling and outdoor explorers. ***Specifications Main Function: GPS Receiver + Location Finder Color: Dark Green / Black Material: Hard Moulded ABS Plastic Maximum GPS Update Rate: 10 Hz Display: H:128 x W:64 Dot Matrix Display Screen Flash Memory: 512K On-Board Buttons: 3 Buttons (ON/OFF, Navigate Left/right) To select a mode, navigate to mode and press the ON/OFF button Accuracy: - Position: Up to 10 meters - Velocity: 0.1m/second Time to Start: - Hot Start: 5 Seconds approx. - Warm Start: 40 Seconds approx. - Cold Start: 2 Minutes approx. Sensitivity: - Tracking: 161 dBm - Re-Acquisition: 157 dBm - Acquisition: 148dBm Protocol: NMEA-0183 v3.01 Setting: Backlight, Clock, Time Zone, Measure Unit, Clear POI, Cold Start, Reset Default Power Source: Built-in rechargeable battery (3.7v, 390 mAh lithium battery) Charge: Via USB, 5V Operating Time: 10 hours, Aprrox. Operating Temperature: -20 to + 55 Degrees Celsius Dimensions: L:65 x W:63 x D:17 (mm) Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS***


Friday, January 27, 2012

Garmin Etrex Legend GPS Receiver

Garmin Etrex Legend GPS Receiver Review



Garmin Etrex Legend GPS Receiver Feature

  • 8 Mb Of Available Flash Memory
  • Download From Metroguide Usa Cd-Rom (Not Included), Detailed Street Map Info, Addresses & Points Of Interest With Phone Info
  • Smallest GPS On Market With North & South America Basemap
  • WAAS-Enabled
  • Perfect For Outdoor Person & Adaptable To Be Fully-Functional For Vehicle Use
Amazon.com Review There are now enough handheld global positioning system (GPS) receivers on the market that you can be choosy when it comes to price, features, and design. Garmin--a leading manufacturer of car, boat, and personal GPS receivers--has a complete line of eTrex handheld receivers, with our Legend falling about midrange.

With Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) support, the eTrex Legend offers extremely accurate readings (rated to within 2 to 3 meters). (For more on WAAS, see the Frequently Asked Questions section.) A good-size screen--288 x 160 pixels--makes it easy to see location details, and the Legend redraws maps quickly when zooming in or out of a position.



The eTrex Legend provides precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS).


The Satellite page shows satellites being tracked, and their corresponding signal strength. View larger.


The internal trip computer provides a range of data about hikes and drives. View larger.
Its 8 MB of memory means there is also plenty of room for waypoints, routes, and saved tracks. The Legend will hold up to 500 waypoints, complete with a name and graphical symbol, 20 routes with 50 waypoints each, and it contains slots for 10 saved tracks. You can also download maps from Garmin's MapSource CD-ROMs (thorough but expensive accessories for the GPS receiver) to see street-level or topographic detail (depending on the CD-ROM title).

But one of the most striking attributes of the Legend is its comfortable and efficient design. While it rests easily in the palm of either hand, it's most suited for the left hand, where its handy click-stick can be manipulated with the thumb. The click-stick works like the pencil-eraser nubbin on laptop PCs and is handy for moving through screen icons and menus. It also works as a button when pressed down.

The Legend is coated with a waterproof, rubberized plastic shell that grips nicely. Weighing in at only 5.3 ounces, it fits into a pocket or clips onto a belt loop, going almost unnoticed.

The internal trip computer of the Legend provided a range of data about our hikes and drives, including current speed, average speed, trip distance, and time traveled (both moving and stopped). For those interested in checking out their foot pace and distance traveled, it's a handy GPS to have in hand.

Our only major beef with the Legend is that the receiver sometimes seemed to grow weak. Even when it wasn't in WAAS mode (which can be tough to maintain a signal in), it dropped the signal from time to time. We even lost the signal once while walking along the streets of San Francisco--it seems that the medium-size buildings were enough to interfere with the reception.

But this only happened on a few occasions. Most of the time the well-designed Legend was able to keep us in touch with up to 12 GPS satellites for a strong-enough read to maintain a tight handle on our location. --J. Curtis

Pros

  • Comfortable, compact design
  • Click-stick for interface navigation
  • Bright backlight
  • Handy distance-traveled feature
Cons
  • Sporadic reception within urban areas
  • Can take several minutes for a cold fix
    With an eTrex series GPS is by your side. The eTrex is a basic GPS with a built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter. These smart little handhelds are tough, waterproof and feature simple, one-hand operation.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Griffin Technology, Charge/Sync Cable Kit (Catalog Category: Cell Phones & PDA's / Batteries & Chargers)

Griffin Technology, Charge/Sync Cable Kit (Catalog Category: Cell Phones & PDA's / Batteries & Chargers) Review



Perfect for the user who wants one cable to charge multiple devices. Our Charge/Sync Cable Kit includes the cables you need to keep your hand-held device, whether that's a smartphone, iPhone, iPod or iPad, powered up, synced, and connected. This kit's ver


Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Jensen NVX-225 Sport GPS

Jensen NVX-225 Sport GPS Review



Jensen NVX-225 Sport GPS Feature

  • Full-color, 3.5-inch touch-screen navigator with full maps of the US and Canada
  • Features turn-by-turn voice prompts, automatic route re-calculation, and 3 million Points of Interest
  • Comes with 1 GB flash memory, secure digital card slot, USB cable, and rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Includes cradle with built-in speaker, windshield mounting bracket, and 12-volt car power adapter
  • Comes with a handy carrying case, and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty
Safer than trying to read maps while you drive, and much more comfortable than being unsure of where you are and how to get where you want to go, the Jensen NVX225 3.5-Inch touch-screen Portable Navigation vehicle navigator helps you get where you are going in the quickest, most convenient way possible.

The Jensen NVX225 utilizes a crystal-clear, brilliant full-color, 3.5-inch touch-screen display to show you at a glance where you are, and where you need to go. This unit provides you with turn-by-turn voice prompts, in selectable female and male voices, that let you know in advance where you need to turn without you having to ever take your eyes off the road. The NVX225 features route calculation based on user-input preferences, with automatic re-routing when you deviate from your planned route, whether it is by accident, or by choice. This navigator also features over three-million POIs (Points of Interest) so you can easily find what you need wherever you are at, as well as displaying your estimated time of arrival, distance left to travel, time left to go, and miles per hour, all of which is calculated automatically.

Jensen's NVX225 portable navigator has a built-in SiRF Star III GPS receiver for the ultimate in accuracy, and comes fully embedded with complete maps for the United States, as well as including a CD with maps of Canada. This unit has an internal, 1 GB flash memory drive for downloading additional maps or POIs, and a secure digital card slot for expandable memory options. The NVX225 runs on a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery for the longest possible run time and no-memory effect, and comes with a USB cable for both fast data transfers and recharging your battery. The Jensen NVX225 touch-screen navigator includes a cradle that features a built-in speaker, and comes with an easy-to-use windshield mounting bracket and a 12-volt car power adapter. This Jensen navigation system also comes with a handy carrying case to protect your investment between trips, and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Jensen NVX225 touch-screen navigator, cradle with built-in speaker, windshield mounting bracket, vehicle power adapter, CD with Canadian mapping, carrying case, user's manual and warranty information.
Jensen NVX225 3.5" Touchscreen" Portable Navigation has 1 GB of Flash Memory with Full US/Canada Mapping, 3.75 Million Points of Interest and is WAAS Compatible. Turn-by-Turn Voice Prompts (Male & female). There are few things in life more pointless and annoying than getting lost on the road. Installing an onboard GPS Navigator easily solves this problem. Most Families have more than one car and multiple installations are a costly option. But with our go-anywhere NVX Series GPS Navigation system, Jensen offers an affordable and convenient solution. Our handy, compact navigation system sets up in seconds on the windshield or dash and is powered by a rechargable lithium-ion battery. Our touchscreen technology helps you easily navigate up-to-date, full color mapping, while our crisp and generously sized display are visible day or night. A clear and friendly voice prompts let you keep your eyes on the road. With Jensen GPS will guide you to your destinations and enjoy your ride along the way.


Monday, January 23, 2012

Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review



Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

  • An Interactive Experience: 2.7" (6.9 cm) full-color display and the worlds first handheld GPS touch-screen
  • Entertainment Must-Haves: Triton 1500 customers can view photos and listen to MP3 files and audio books at night
  • Record and Remember: Embedded speaker and microphone make it easy to record audio files
  • Light a Clear Path: An embedded LED flashlight provides added safety and convenience at night
  • Memory Boost: Storing data, including additional maps, MP3 files, photos, terrain
Amazon.com Product Description, January 8, 2008 Magellan's new Triton series seeks to reinvent the handheld GPS bycombining extreme ease of use, rugged durability, and a unique direct-upload capability for National Geographic TOPO! maps The high-end Triton 1500 and 2000 also feature the first handheld touch-screens and multimedia capabilities that can be used to accentuate geocoding.

Want to know which Triton is Right for You?
Click here to see a feature comparison of all Tritons.

triton 2000See More, Hear More, Capture The Moment
The Triton has a big 2.7-inch (diagonally) full-color touchscreen display, and a rich array of multimedia features. Use the Triton 1500 to view photos and listen to MP3 files via its embedded speaker or headphone jack.

An integrated speaker and microphone let you record audio files to associate with geographic locations

Accurate Bearings
A simple-to-use, 3-axis electronic compass delivers stationary heading and bearing at any altitude—without having to be horizontal to the ground, even in uneven terrain and high altitudes. An embedded barometer tracks atmospheric pressure changes to give more accurate altitude readings and indicate changes in weather. An embedded LED flashlight helps you find your way at night.

Topo Maps
First handheld GPS compatible with National Geographic TOPO! maps
vantage point
Use Magellan Vantage point software to add, store and manage optional maps, tracks, waypoints, routes, geocaches and other user-generated content
Incredible Map Versatility
Pre-loaded base maps and uploadable detail maps identify major roads, rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries, and its SD card slot offers unlimited storage possibilities. Every Triton includes VantagePoint software to manage maps, view saved routes, and more.

Through an exclusive partnership with the National Geographic Society, Magellan Triton series devices are the first and only handheld GPS units configured to directly upload National Geographic’s award-winning TOPO! maps. TOPO! Maps provide five layers of the best maps available—from National Geographic Atlas maps to the most detailed USGS topographic maps. View the maps in 3D on your PC, select the map areas you want, and upload them to your Magellan Triton—the industry's easiest-to-use handheld navigation device!

Takes a Licking
Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards, the Triton 2000 defeats harsh environments; it can withstand a drop to concrete and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Easily replaceable AA batteries ensure you'll always have power when you need it most, while its integrated antenna enables clear reception—even in heavy cloud cover and deep canyons.

What's In The Box
Triton 1500 GPS receiver, USB data cable, 2 AA batteries, VantagePoint software, Quick reference guide and CD

Optional Accessories
  • Bike mount
  • Swivel mount
  • Windshield mount
  • Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts)
  • AC power adapter
  • Carrying case
  • NMEA cable
Product Specifications
  • GPS Chipset: SiRFstarIII
  • Processor: 400 MHz
  • GPS accuracy: 3-5 meters
  • Antenna Type: Patch
  • USB: 1.1
  • Internal Memory: 128 MB
  • External Memory: SD card
  • NMEA Output: Yes
  • Product Dimensions: 5.75 inches H x 2.5 inches W x 1.13 inches D (14.6 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 2.9 cm D)
  • Product Weight with Batteries: 7.9 oz (224 g)
  • Screen Size: 2.7 inches diagonally (6.86 cm)
  • Screen Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
  • Battery Type: 2 x AA
  • Battery Life: 10 hours
  • Type of Backlight: LED
  • Water Resistance: IPX-7
  • User Interface: Touch screen/keypad
  • Barometer: Yes
  • Compass Type: Electronic 3D
Advanced Software Features
  • VantagePoint: Yes
  • Software Compatible: Topo Canada, Topo Mexico, U.S. Topo Basic, U.S. Topo Premium, Lakes USA; Mountain Dynamics; National Geographic TOPO!; BlueNav
  • Pre-Loaded Base Maps: Contiguous 48 United States, Alaska, Canada, worldwide geographic boundaries
  • Fish/Hunt times: Yes
  • Sun/Moon Phases: Yes
  • Vertical Profiles: Yes
  • Localization Mean: MSDK
  • Language Support: English (default), French
  • User Grids: Yes
  • Coordinate Systems: Latitude/Longitude and UTM

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About Magellan
Magellan is a leader in the consumer, survey, GIS, and OEM GPS navigation and positioning markets.

Recognized as an industry innovator, the Company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series and the Magellan Maestro portable car navigation systems, the Magellan eXplorist and the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices, and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system, the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. The Magellan Maestro series includes such unique features as built-in AAA travel information and voice command and control driving—which no other portable GPS manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada offers. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand and has experienced dramatic revenue growth as GPS technology has proliferated across a range of consumer and commercial applications.

The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with European headquarters in Carquefou, France.


Saturday, January 21, 2012

Bushnell GPS BackTrack Personal Locator (Pink/gray)

Bushnell GPS BackTrack Personal Locator (Pink/gray) Review



Bushnell GPS BackTrack Personal Locator (Pink/gray) Feature

  • Store and locate up to 3 locations, provides distance and direction back
  • High sensitivity SiRF star III GPS receiver, Self calibrating digital compass
  • Weather resistant, Operates on 2AAA batteries (not included)
  • Compact size stores easily in your pocket or purse
  • Lanyard included for easy attachment
The Bushnell Backtrack- Never Get Lost Again with the easiest to use personal location finder. Just mark the location and BackTrack will help you get back. Use it at the mall and stadium parking lots, at the festival, the park, for travel or your next outdoor adventure.