This unit is a really good compromise between something for the road and something for walking with. The reason for that is that the unit is nice a small so you can hold in your hand (much smaller than something like the Street Pilot range). Also with this unit you can do some basic main ... Read review
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StreetPilot, StreetPilot ColourMap, GPS StreetPilot III, GPS 76, GPSMAP 76, eMap, Rino 110 and GPS Rino 120. This mounting bracket has all the qualities you're looking for; lightweight, portable, and adjustable. Included are 1 temporary and 1 permanent adhesive disk.
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StreetPilot, StreetPilot ColourMap, GPS StreetPilot III, GPS 76, GPSMAP 76, eMap, Rino 110 and GPS Rino 120. This mounting bracket has all the qualities you're looking for; lightweight, portable, and adjustable. Included are 1 temporary and 1 permanent adhesive disk.
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Active amplifier GPS Antenna High Gain MCX Connector GPS Antenna WHY DO YOU NEED ... more
THIS ? If you have: (1) Poor reception (2) Loose reception frequently (3) Have a heat reflective windscreen (4) You want to speed up the start up time of your GPS when first locking on to satellites Then this is the perfect product for you, this will increase the reception significantly removing any problems you may currently have with GPS reception . Ensures optimal GPS reception for your TomTom . Some specialised windscreens can block GPS signal reception inside the car. This magnetic, waterproof GPS External Antenna will overcome this limitation and ensure an optimal GPS reception. The waterproof antenna can be placed inside your car, next to your windscreen or at the back of your car. It also attaches magnetically to the outside of the car. Connect your GPS to the External Antenna and you're ready! 5 meter cable. Can boost signal by up to 400%
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Active amplifier GPS Antenna High Gain MCX Connector GPS Antenna WHY DO YOU NEED ... more
THIS ? If you have: (1) Poor reception (2) Loose reception frequently (3) Have a heat reflective windscreen (4) You want to speed up the start up time of your GPS when first locking on to satellites Then this is the perfect product for you, this will increase the reception significantly removing any problems you may currently have with GPS reception . Ensures optimal GPS reception for your TomTom . Some specialised windscreens can block GPS signal reception inside the car. This magnetic, waterproof GPS External Antenna will overcome this limitation and ensure an optimal GPS reception. The waterproof antenna can be placed inside your car, next to your windscreen or at the back of your car. It also attaches magnetically to the outside of the car. Connect your GPS to the External Antenna and you're ready! 5 meter cable. Can boost signal by up to 400%
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Advantages: Basic mapping Disadvantages: Not detailed enough
...second largest screen in the garmin range, behind the street pilot.
It does only have a black and white screen but i really like this unit. It's nice and easy to carry round, easy to use and it looks damn slick too.
Additions From Comments
29/12/03
How easy is the unit to setup a route?
It's not the easiest to setup. It is of the older version of the garmin range, as opposed to the SP3, GPS ... ...point A (current position), to point C you have to select that you want to create a route to point C. The unit will then give you a route "as the crow flies" so if you need to go to a certain junction of a motorway first you need to select that as a via point, then if you come off in four junctions you need to select that point too, then the next turn, and the next and so on. The longer you spend and more turns you input the easier it will ... more
This unit is a really good compromise between something for the road and something for walking with. The reason for that is that the unit is nice a small so you can hold in your hand (much smaller than something like the Street Pilot range). Also with this unit you can do some basic main road mapping but you won't be able to right down to street level.
There are various versions of this unit available from just the unit for around £200 or complete with data card and data lead for around £250-£300. But you will need to get a mapsource cd for around another £100 to get any road detail at all.
The unit is similar to the etrex in that you can store and name your waypoints and see where you are in relation to each of them. However you can store a lot more on this unit, how many will depend upon the size of the memory card you have in the unit. But you can also store multiple routes on this unit too which is great because you can save a route you've walked then if you go back there after a year for say an aniversary and want to do the same walk again you can at the touch of a button.
Although the unit is hand held it's actually got a pretty big screen, i think it's the second largest screen in the garmin range, behind the street pilot.
It does only have a black and white screen but i really like this unit. It's nice and easy to carry round, easy to use and it looks damn slick too.
Additions From Comments
29/12/03 How easy is the unit to setup a route? It's not the easiest to setup. It is of the older version of the garmin range, as opposed to the SP3, GPS V and IQUE. If you want to go from point A (current position), to point C you have to select that you want to create a route to point C. The unit will then give you a route "as the crow flies" so if you need to go to a certain junction of a motorway first you need to select that as a via point, then if you come off in four junctions you need to select that point too, then the next turn, and the next and so on. The longer you spend and more turns you input the easier it will be to navigate the route. To do the return route however there is a reverse route option. So unfortunately it's not the best for setting up a road based route.
However if you were out walking it'd be easier as you would only select pre-marked way points and probably have less turns.
Accuracy? The unit as any GPS unit will give you around 10-15 feet accuracy. This will depend on how many of the GPS satellites the unit can see at the time. There are 12 (i think), the unit will need at least 3 to be able to get your position as it uses tri-ang-ulation to pin point you. So the more it can see the better. There is a screen that tells you how many satellites the unit is receiveing and what the accuracy is.
Advantages: Improves reception, loading time is dramatically reduced, Much better accuracy Disadvantages: plating is wearing off the connector
's a simple upgrade that requires no technical knowledge and is very effective, I therefore have no reservations in recomending it to any sat nav user.
to assist, I have included the technical specs and details of compatible units below:
Compatible with the following Garmin GPS units:
eMap, iQue M3, iQue M4, iQue M5, iQue 3000, iQue 3200, iQue 3600, iQue 3600a, Quest, Quest 2, 12CX, 12MAP, 12XL, 15, 15L/15H, 25 series, 40, 76
GPSMAP 60, 60C, 60CS, 60CSx, 60Cx, 76, 76C, 76CS, 76CSx, 76Cx, 76S, 96, 96C, 175, 195
StreetPilot c310, c320, c320, c330, c340, i2, i3, i5, 2610, 2620, 2650, 2660, 2720, 2730, 7200, 7500
Nuvi 300, 310, 350, 360
It will also work with any other GPS receivers with MCX antenna connector, such as:
Navman iCN 610, iCN 620, iCN 630, iCN 635, iCN 650, 3000, 3300, 3400, 3450
Lowrance iFinder H2O, H2O+, H2O+ C i ...
Average speed, maximum speed, trip distance, sun/moon positions
Connections
Connector Type
Serial - RS-232
Battery
Form Factor
AA type
Battery Enclosure Type
Internal
Required Qty
2
Run Time (Up To)
12 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Wrist strap
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
-15 °C
Max Operating Temperature
70 °C
Manufacturer's product description
Here's another reason to toss out those paper maps: the eMap. It's the size of a small, flat calculator, contains a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver, and weighs a mere six ounces. Even with its compact style, the eMap boasts an extra-large display for showing even more map data and the same power you've come to expect from Garmin handhelds - even while operating for up to 12 hours on just two AA batteries. The eMap features an internal basemap containing information on North and South America including state and country boundaries, lakes, rivers, streams, airports, cities, towns, coastlines, and U.S., state, and interstate highways. In addition, the eMap provides exit information for the federal interstate highway system. With the eMap, you will know when you are near services such as food, lodging, and service stations. Designed with everyone in mind, this unit will take you from the car, to the hiking trail, to the beach without missing a beat.
