DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20

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The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is a gps receiver made by DeLorme. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Take the DeLorme Earthmate PN-20 GPS with you when you road trip, hike off-trail, geocache, sail around the bay, or tour a new city. The WAAS-enabled DeLorme Earthmate comes loaded with US highway maps and a basic world map, plus you get Topo USA 7.0, a DVD that includes US street and topographic maps. USGS 7.5-minute quads, aerial and satellite imagery maps, and nautical charts are available for purchase and download from DeLorme as well. Hook your GPS up to your computer (Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 OS-compatible) using the included USB cable and transfer maps and trip data back and forth. This GPS tracks for you and includes tide charts, search capabilities (such as finding an address), and sunrise/sunset and moon phase info."

From REI:
"Value-packed DeLorme PN-20 GPS unit delivers high-quality color maps from Topo USA® as well as amazing aerial, color satellite and USGS maps! See your location and plot routes on all types of maps: USGS quad, aerial, colorized satellite imagery and DeLorme Topo USA topo and street maps. Pre-loaded worldwide highway and major road base maps can be overlaid with various map types at user-controlled zoom levels. Includes DeLorme Topo USA National software with full vector-based topographic and street-level desktop mapping to plan your next outing. Upload maps, routes and waypoints to the PN-20 as well as view tracks, routes and waypoints made in the field within the desktop software back at home. Certificate included for $100 worth of imagery downloads from DeLorme (up to 400 square kilometers). Hit the trail fast! PN-20's address-level street routing lets user plan and follow driving routes within areas that map coverage has been uploaded. High-resolution, transflective TFT color display with 2.2-inch viewing area for use in sunlight to total darkness. Generous 75MB internal flash memory for user-uploaded maps; SD memory card slot accepts up to 2GB SD cards for storage of extensive map sets. 1GB SD card and USB 2.0 SD card reader included for additional storage and transfer convenience. High-sensitivity, power-miser chipset and proprietary filter yield rapid TTFF (Time To First Fix), outstanding signal retention and enhanced accuracy. NMEA-compliant 12-channel receiver maintains a signal lock in dense foliage and narrow urban canyons. Comes with: DeLorme Topo USA DVD, $100 certificate for imagery downloads, 78-inch USB cable, neck lanyard, two AA Energizer® batteries. Waterproof construction keeps unit functioning; meets lPX-7 standards (submerge 1-meter for 30 minutes). Also includes 1GB SD card and USB 2.0 SD card reader along with comprehensive user manual with usage scenario tips."

From EMS:
"The DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20 doesn't limit your view to just one map 1 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 1 it's revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail."With the DeLorme PN-20, imagery is king. Download super-detailed topo, street, and aerial maps onto the 1GB memory card." Backpacker Magazine. Displays USGS quads, satellite, and aerial imagery on a bright color screen. New high sensitivity NMEA-compliant 12 channel GPS receiver with proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced GPS accuracy. WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position. Outstanding signal acquisition and retention 1 works equally well under dense foliage or in a vehicle. Sharp brand high-resolution 2.2 inch Transflective TFT color display with excellent sunlight readability (220 x 176 pixels). Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. 75 MB of internal flash memory available for user uploaded maps. Extensive memory: holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The PN-20 ships with the FULL VERSION of the newly-released Topo USA 7.0. Includes DeLorme Topo USA 7.0 DVD software with full, updated U.S. topograph..."

User Reviews

Earthmate GPS PN-20
Reviewed by Al Seidel, Feb 09, 2008

"I own 4 Garmins. They are all easy to use. I bought a PN-20 for the Quads and sat photos capability. The PN-20 has been a nightmare to load maps into since day one.

My son and I are of average intelligence. I am a physicist and he is an engineer."

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Earthmate GPS PN-20
Reviewed by Mark Goresky, Jan 31, 2008

"The display is spectacular. The Delorme unit has all the standard features of a handheld GPS. You can download TOPO-USA maps to this GPS unit, and get high resolution maps for any place in the country. This is great!

However:
-- the unit is very slow to acquire satellites, compared to either my handheld Garmin or Magellan."

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Earthmate GPS PN-20
Reviewed by Steve Barron, Aug 28, 2007

"It's steve barron again... I was very pleased with how Delorme treated my case. I was charged a very fair price for the repair. I also got it back very fast. I am very pleased!
Steve"

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Earthmate GPS PN-20
Reviewed by Steve Barron, Aug 16, 2007

"I only had the PN-20 for 25 days and it already broke! It fell off my bike when I was riding it… The screen cracked! I contacted Delorme, they told me that THEY need to determine if it’s covered under warranty or not! Be careful not to drop this thing!! I will let you all know if they stand behind their product or not."

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