Handheld GPS Reviews - Customer reviews - Earthmate GPS PN-20

Manufacturer: DeLorme

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Name: B. Brinton
Location:
Date: 2007-06-13
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Best mapping on a GPSr
Comment: The DeLorme PN-20 has the best mapping hands down. With the included $100 worth of free imagery (which include DOQQs, Sat-10 colorized satellite imagery, and scanned USGS 7.5-minute quads) make this a very useful GPSr to use. I use my PN-20 mostly for mountain biking, hiking and geocaching and being able to have the aerial imagery on there is very very cool. Some places have changed and some places have not, I am usually in places that have not changed too much in the recent years and have been able to find trails that I had not known about.

One of the things that blows me away with this unit is the many ways to utilize the features in Topo USA and have that same data appear on the PN-20. I have a separate map cut with all of the fire districts on it for my county and then a another map with all of the EMS districts on it. These are all done using polygons. There is just so much that can be done, it is truly amazing.

If you are worried about how long it takes to load maps, I strongly suggest getting and using an SD card and card reader reader to load larger maps. Loading smaller maps to the PN-20's internal memory is not that big of an issue.

On the lines of customer service, it is very hard to beat DeLorme's, they have been very responsive to customer needs and quick turn around time for a replacement unit if needed (When I had gotten my first unit, there was an issue with the reception and DeLorme promptly replaced it and have be been happy with it since then). As with any mass produced item, there are bound to be some that have their problems (the same thing happened to me way back when I got my brand new Garmin 60CS, the mini USB plug on the back of the GPSr became loose).

There is a lot of good help for new users on the DeLorme forum by knowledgeable users and staff! Yes, there are still a couple of minor buggies but DeLorme is working on another release to address these issues and to add more user requests. This is another reason why I like DeLorme so much, they actually listen to their users.

Name: Paul BdeT
Location: Rhode Island Coast
Date: 2008-01-16
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Time For Change
Comment: I used to use a Garmin 60CSx and then this came along and there is no going back. The maps and imagery provided by DeLorme are integrated into the system in a unique and innovative manner. I think because DeLorme has been making maps for consumers and governments for years they understand mapmaking at a higher level than the other GPS providers. and as such they have blown me away with this exciting new GPS. The sensitivity is exceptional and the total experience with the included maps and software makes for a tremendous value

Name: Ryan McNabb
Location: Ooltewah, TN USA
Date: 2008-01-09
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Super GPS - one stop shopping
Comment: I am not a GPS nerd, meaning I haven't had GPS for years and have 5 or 6 models that track the history of the technology. I wanted one for a long time, but none of them were "it". I wanted it all in one box - everything I might need including a waterproof GPS that I could take hunting and kayaking and fishing as well as use in the car for long trips as well as sync with my laptop, etc. etc. Well, this is it. This is one stop shopping as far as I'm concerned. This GPS does absolutely everything I want, right out of the box. DeLorme's products are top drawer. The unit is tough, the screen is bright, the controls are intuitive, the mapping software is incredibly detailed, customer support has been fantastic. I got the PN-20 that came with DVD's, as well as all the possible battery charging cables you could hope for, and I can't think of a situation where I don't have the right stuff. I couldn't be happier.

Name: Levi Abbott
Location: Columbus, NE
Date: 2008-02-20
Customer Rating: -

Summary: A really great GPS unit
Comment: I bought this unit to use outdoors because I have been a big fan of their paper Atlas for more than a decade and more recently of their software. This GPS unit is a real gem! Extremely rugged, water proof (it even floats in case you ever take it with you fishing). Initially, I had planned on only using it recreationally, but I have Delorme's XMap software for work and discovered that I could scan our company system maps and download those onto the PN-20, too.
I do however wish that the screen was a little bigger, sometimes it is a little difficult to see the small screen.

Name: picowave
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: 2008-01-19
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Well thought out design
Comment: I chose PN-20 over Garmin Vista HCx for its overall value. It was a tough choice between the two. Vista HCx is more compact, faster graphics redraw, and more sensitive receiver than PN-20, but PN-20 came with a much better map package, more intuitive and flexible menuing, a better physical design, and a good enough sensitive receiver. I'm very happy with the PN-20.

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