DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS

DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS from one of the leaders in innovative mapping and GPS technology for outdoor adventures, this handheld GPS receiver was introduced to cater to the demands for cheaper yet competitively featured GPS.

At first look, it can easily be mistaken for the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS, but it sure does not deviate much from its roots. This peanut-shaped compact GPS is given a waterproof chassis, 32-channel Cartesio chipset, a readable LCD and comprehensive maps of US, Canada and Mexico.

It is treated with a rubberized housing along the edges to protect it against bumps and bruising. Although there is nothing generally fancy about the PN-30, it carries all the necessary features that could have made the voyage of Argonauts much easier.

Overview

In offering top-end GPS features at budget-friendly costs, the PN series of DeLorme GPS is given an exclusive aerial display technology that cannot be found in other GPS brands.

It is easy to use and is effortless to operate. It even included CDs with maps, which you can load to its high-memory SD card, making the device ready for your off-road or on-road and geocaching adventures.

Its default internal memory capacity totals 500 MB. But because it supports high-capacity SD cards, you can easily upgrade to a 32 GB card. In many ways, the DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS makes a real winner that is highly customizable to your navigation needs. And this time, with Earthmate PN-30, DeLorme got its online map downloading feature right.

Features

DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS gives you a perfect hunting partner; superb GPS features and rugged style. Right outside the box, it comes with an authentic Realtree case, 3 CDs containing the 1:100k topographic street maps of USA with a $40 certificate covering your initial downloads of datasets.

It is equipped with a sensitive 32-channel Cartesio chipset from STMi Microelectronics, giving it the capacity to instantaneously acquire and lock in signal even in the toughest GPS environment. Its ConstantLock satellite retention gives it the capacity to maintain signal once it is acquired.

For increased visibility, PN-30 is given a 65K-color daylight readable TFT screen, displaying clear and crisp map and menu views under any light condition. With its Topo USA technology, WAAS capability and PC software, planning your weekend adventures is made easier and more convenient.

How does it work?

DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS is created as a high-performance and highly sensitive handheld GPS that comes with a brightly colored skin. Just like its predecessor, the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40, it is also equipped with the brand's unrivaled display options and innovative Topo USA maps, which allow color aerial imagery, USS 7.5-minute topographic quad maps and NOAA nautical charts.

Traveling with this handheld GPS gives you access to the information about locations of major highways and thoroughfares worldwide plus secondary connector roads in certain locations in USA. It even automatically displays both road and trail routes.

Having the ability to carry as much as 1,000 user-define waypoints, 50 routes and 10 tracks sure makes driving to unfamiliar territories easier. With this device, generating road routes and detect or point-to-point routes is easiest. All of these can be enjoyed with Earthmate PN-30's Topo USA software.

One thing must be remembered, DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS is designed to be customizable. Its device setup page options allow you to make changes to the default settings such as backlight settings, LCD brightness and more.

The system setting option allows you to update GPS settings, WAAS status, battery type and USB power settings. With navigation tools, its PC connectivity is facilitated by USB transfer options that allow quick sending and sharing of maps as well as records of waypoints, routes and tracks to and from its internal memory or your PC.

Verdict

DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 GPS gives you serious maps and serious GPS performance. With its advanced software and GPS features and waterproof construction, it practically works even under the toughest GPS conditions.

If you happen to be looking for an alternative or replacement to your hiking GPS, this device gives you a reliable GPS with high-end working features at a low cost. Compact, accurate, reliable and stylish, PN-30 complements every GPS application that you need to enjoy a fun-filled on and off-road adventure.

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