WThesing
Elite Member
Some of you may know that I use Delorme's Street Atlas software for research and plotting of proposed hunt sites. These maps are much more detailed than those in your typical GPS. I also have the Delorme "Earthmate" GPS, which works with this software in my laptop for travel use and trip monitoring. The problem was for metal detecting, lugging a laptop in the field is not very practical.
Delorme has recently released their PN-20 handheld GPS. It has been in the development and redevelopment process for about 18 months. What makes it unique is that it uses Delorme's Topo USA software as it's map base.This is mapping in 3-D, and much more detailed than anything that Garmin and Magellin have. You are not only able to look at a top down display, but also the next hill in front of you in 3-D. There is nothing else to buy in the way of add on sectional mapping. You can also download satellite maps very similar to Google Earth, and use them as your display. If I remember correctly there are about a half dozen types of display media available that comes with the unit. Coverage is entire USA and Canada. Screen is full color and is not washed out in sunlight. It has expandable memory to 2 Gb plus on board memory at 75 Mb. It is USB capable both upstream & downstream. It is capable of using the "Street Atlas" software as well, but the software code needs to be upgraded - anticipated for the 2008 revision. This unit for the money blows away any other hand held in it's class. $ 369.00 for unit - more deluxe packages available. All Delorme registered customers get a $70.00 discount.
There has been a firmware upgrade to the unit, and another is expected in order to tweak a few minor problems with compass and speed issues.
In the deluxe packages that include a lithium battery & charger, there have been reports of some defective batteries. Delorme has always had excellent customer support, and has replaced them right away.
I myself have been patiently waiting for the release of this product, knowing in advance what capabilities were in development. Now I will have a unit in the field that can exchange data with my mapping software. I can catalog what areas I have covered down to a "footprint" level, in addition to sites that have not yet been hunted along with any research info noted on or in the maps. I have ordered the deluxe package which includes the lithium battery and charger as well as the additional memory card. I will keep you posted on performance in the field.
HH !!!! Bill
For further info: WWW.Delorme.com
Delorme has recently released their PN-20 handheld GPS. It has been in the development and redevelopment process for about 18 months. What makes it unique is that it uses Delorme's Topo USA software as it's map base.This is mapping in 3-D, and much more detailed than anything that Garmin and Magellin have. You are not only able to look at a top down display, but also the next hill in front of you in 3-D. There is nothing else to buy in the way of add on sectional mapping. You can also download satellite maps very similar to Google Earth, and use them as your display. If I remember correctly there are about a half dozen types of display media available that comes with the unit. Coverage is entire USA and Canada. Screen is full color and is not washed out in sunlight. It has expandable memory to 2 Gb plus on board memory at 75 Mb. It is USB capable both upstream & downstream. It is capable of using the "Street Atlas" software as well, but the software code needs to be upgraded - anticipated for the 2008 revision. This unit for the money blows away any other hand held in it's class. $ 369.00 for unit - more deluxe packages available. All Delorme registered customers get a $70.00 discount.
There has been a firmware upgrade to the unit, and another is expected in order to tweak a few minor problems with compass and speed issues.
In the deluxe packages that include a lithium battery & charger, there have been reports of some defective batteries. Delorme has always had excellent customer support, and has replaced them right away.
I myself have been patiently waiting for the release of this product, knowing in advance what capabilities were in development. Now I will have a unit in the field that can exchange data with my mapping software. I can catalog what areas I have covered down to a "footprint" level, in addition to sites that have not yet been hunted along with any research info noted on or in the maps. I have ordered the deluxe package which includes the lithium battery and charger as well as the additional memory card. I will keep you posted on performance in the field.
HH !!!! Bill
For further info: WWW.Delorme.com
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