DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-40

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The Earthmate GPS PN-40 is a gps receiver made by DeLorme. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From REI:
"With a blazing fast processor and highly sensitive chipset, the DeLorme PN-40 GPS 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. Preloaded 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-40 as well as view tracks, routes and waypoints made in the field within the desktop software back at home. Includes certificate for $40 worth of imagery downloads from DeLorme. Hit the trail fast! PN-40's address-level street routing lets user plan and follow driving routes within areas that map coverage has been uploaded. High-resolution, transreflective TFT color display with 2.2-in. viewing area for use in sunlight to total darkness. Generous 500MB internal flash memory for user-uploaded maps; SD memory card slot accepts up to 32GB SDHC cards for storage of extensive map sets. Includes 1GB SD card for additional storage and transfer convenience. Powerful, high-sensitivity, chipset and proprietary filter yield rapid TTFF (Time To First Fix), outstanding signal retention and enhanced accuracy. NMEA-compliant 32-channel receiver maintains a signal lock in dense foliage and narrow urban canyons. Electronic compass and barometric altimeter aid navigation. Waterproof construction keeps unit functioning; meets IPX-7 standards (submerge 1m for 30 min.). Comes with: DeLorme Topo USA DVD, $40 certificate for imagery downloads, 78-in. USB cable, neck lanyard and 2 AA Energizer® batteries. Also includes comprehensive user manual with usage scenario tips."

From EMS:
"The new blazing-fast Earthmate PN-40 GPS from DeLORME is pre-loaded with worldwide highway and major road base map satellite maps, and features a dual-core processor and 1-GB of internal memory with 32-GB card support. Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws. Load optional navigation images from topographic map satellite images onto included SD card. Built-in accelerometer allows accurate three-axis compass readings. Map screen uses 360 raster rotation: locations are on your left/right as you look at the map and walk, bike, or drive. Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid 1:100k topographic and street maps of the entire U.S.; you don't need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry-it's all in the box. The PN-40 is waterproof to the IEC 529 IPX7 standard; designed to function in high-humidity environments, including consistent humidity levels over 90%, and in the rain. 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 GB internal flash memory available in addition to the preloaded world base map. Supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included map discs. Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes; SD slot also available. NOAA Nautical Charts; includes numerous aids to navigation, water depths, water body names, hazards, and more. 10 m colorized satellite imagery for viewing large geographic areas ; provides high-level views of vegetation, topography, and large, visible geologic formations. High-sensitivity 32-channel WAAS-enabled chip set. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets-take a test drive with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5 min. quad map, NOAA nautical charts, and more. Package includes GPS PN-40, DeLorme Topo USA software, USB data-transfer cable, 1 GB SD card, neck lanyard, 2 AA Energizer alkaline batteries, getting started guide, and comprehensive owners manual."

User Reviews

Earthmate GPS PN-40
Reviewed by Mark Goresky, Jun 04, 2009

"I really like this unit. I've owned a number of portable GPS units, stating with a Garmin nautical GPS in 1991 (at 3 pounds and 2 feet long, it wasn't really a handheld); a Magellan handheld unit (since lost, so I can't tell you the precise model), a Garmin Etrex Legend, a Delorme PN-20 and now the Delorme PN-40."

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Earthmate GPS PN-40
Reviewed by NoleAnimal, Mar 12, 2009

"If you are looking for a handheld GPS that you can also use in the car, stop reading and go look at Garmin's website or somewhere else. This is not the GPS for you. If you are someone who wants a GPS to give you the basics and is as easy to use as a "point-and-shoot" camera, this is likely not the GPS for you."

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