Editorial Review

If you're not the type to pull over and ask for directions, you may want to give the Rand McNally GPS navigator a look. Although its feature set is basic, in many cases that's a good thing, as this device offers just what you need to get from point A to point B. If you can do without Bluetooth connectivity, traffic warnings, wireless services, and other bells and whistles, you'll like what the GPS Navigator has to offer.Read more

Features

• 3.5-inch color touch screen display offers 2D and 3D map views
• Automatic rerouting gets you back on track fast
• Rechargeable battery lets you take the slim, lightweight unit on foot
• Voice prompts alert you of upcoming maneuvers
• Includes built-in MP3 player, as well as exclusive Rand McNally trips and destinations

Editorial Review

The Brunton 8010G Classic Map Compass offers easy map navigation thanks to an optic green baseplate and tool-free declination adjustment. This lightweight (1.3 ounces) compass features two-degree graduations and inch and millimeter scales that make measurements and conversions a breeze. Plus, you'll get luminous points and a magnifier when you throw this compass in your pocket or pack.Read more

Features

• Optic green baseplate offers easy map navigation
• Tool-free declination adjustment
• Lightweight with two-degree graduations
• Inch and millimeter scales
• Features luminous points and a magnifier

Features

• 60-degree dual-beam sonar covers wider area for fish with better bottom definition and a depth to 600 feet
• True 4-level grayscale for clear image of bottom, fish and structures on a high-contrast LCD screen
• Easy one-touch control accesses full set of advanced features
• Runs on 10-20 volts DC power, with an output of 100 watts RMS
• Ultra-compact size measures only 4.375 x 6.125 x 3.25 (WxHxD) with gimbal mount

Reviews (1)

Piranha Max 20 review
With a limited budget, I shopped this one carefully, and the MAX 20 is the most bang-for-the buck I could find.The swivel base alone is worth the upgrade over the 10 or 15 models, and the better resolution only adds to an already great unit.Mounting directions were clear, and installation was done with common hand tools.The simulation setting allows you to see how it will work on the water.Never knew I what I was missing until I added a fishfinder to the old Lund.Highly recommended! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Imagine a cross between a walkie talkie and a Star Trek communicator, that's the best way to understand the Garmin's Rino 110. Not just a powerful GPS receiver, this two-way radio can even track your friends and transmit your location to others. These innovative features and low price makes it ideal whether hiking, hunting, playing paintball or just checking up on your kids. Read more

Features

• Combination two-way radio and GPS receiver
• Radio specs: 14 FRS channels for 2-mile range, 7 GMRS channels for 5 mile range, 38 subcodes per channel, hands-free VOX,
• GPS specs: 12-channel, WAAS-enabled receiver, up to 500 waypoints, trip computer with speed tracking
• Beam location to another Rino user within a two-mile range using the FRS spectrum
• Waterproof construction, includes lanyard and belt clip

Reviews (12)

Defective Product
The radio portion was inoperative straight out of the packaging. Made this "discovery" after ordering a second unit but one couldn't send or receive messages. Figured out which was the defective unit by using a third two-way radio. Wrote to Garmin who suggested that I send in both units. Thanks to Amazon who was very accomodating with an excahnge. Wonder what hoops Garmin would have put me through. Maybe the product is "normally" ok but I ended up with a lemon.

great safety item
Got this as a gift for my soldier daughter who was on her way overseas.She has already used it and been proud she has it.That's good enough for me.
Could be better with an IASUS throat mic
We have many sets of radios as we use them for airsoft and paintballing. When we decided to buy a 2in1 system (GPS and radio) we deicided to look at these. The GPS unit is awesome. When using the radio, I find that the batteries drain a little too fast. We therefore purchased a set of IASUS throat mics online (AMAZON doesn't carry them!) so we could save more battery power. That actually made the unit sound better also! If the radio didn't eat up so much power and sounded better, I would give the Garmin a 5 star. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. street pilot, gps, global positioning, Rhino    2. gmrs, garmin 110, rino, rhino    3. garmen; hunt; hunting; hunters; trackers; way; finder    4. fish; fishing; fly;   

Editorial Review

Palm-size, lightweight, and waterproof, Garmin's eTrex Summit is a 12-channel handheld global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver. The Summit's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints, save and view track logs, calibrate the compass and altimeter, access setup features, and more. Its trip and elevation computers calculate a range of data, including direction of movement; total and average ascent and descent; current, average and maximum speeds; trip odometer; and much more.Read more

Features

• Palm-size global positioning system (GPS) pinpoints location anytime, anywhere--regardless of cloud cover or weather
• Automatic track log with two-way navigation; stores 10 custom tracks
• Navigates up to 50 waypoints in sequence with animated graphical interface
• Waterproof case; adjustable, backlit LCD; battery-save feature
• Compatible with optional Garmin MapSource software for downloading trip and waypoint data (not map compatible)

Reviews (14)

No mapping capability at all...
Just keep in mind that if you buy this product, you will not have the capability to load any Mapsource data, or any map data at all.The unit does not come with even a rudimentary database, and although there is an optional (and riduculously overpriced) PC interface cable, you won't be able to upload anyting into the GPS unit.No street maps, no topo maps,... nada.Other comparably priced units have this capability, which seems to me to be absolutely essential if you actually want to use a GPS unit to be able to navigate, which, let's face it, is the only reason that you would buy one.

Great!
I use it when I go sking, so I see how fast I can go, I use it for biking, so I can tell how far I have gone. I can be in the middle of my two story house and still get a signal (It takes about 10 minutes though) Outside it will pick up a signal in under 30secconds. Its Great! Great GPS, less accurate than I would like
This GPS is a great help for any kind of GPS work you would need to do that didn't require you to be any closer than about 20 feet. Within 20 feet is is inprecise.Read more

Features

• Altimeter
• Digital compass
• Temperature reading
• Weather forecasting

Reviews (1)

Not so good
I have unfortunately gone through a few of these watches. Problems with my watch have been the following:
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Editorial Review

Small and clear, Brunton's 7DNL is a great baseplate map compass for any adventure. It includes a declination scale and inch and millimeter scales on the baseplate. This compass comes with an lanyard for exterior backpack attachment.Read more

Features

• 2 degree graduations
• Declination adjustable
• Inch and mm scales
• Lanyard

Reviews (2)

compass
I bought this compass to use with my telescope and it is large enough to use and see with a red light at night.

OK for simple work
The Brunton Nexus Star is a low-cost, fairly rugged, basic compass.Like any low-cost compass, if you know how to use it you can get where you want to go, but it lacks features you may later wish you had.On the plus side, it is lightweight, inexpensive, and fairly thin, so it doesn't take up a lot of room in your pocket.On the minus side, the baseplate is very short, so it is harder to use with a map and a little less accurate when reading a bearing.The biggest disadvantage, in my opinion, is that it doesn't have a true declination adjustment; it is advertised as having a "declination scale" which is not the same.On a baseplate compass, you take a bearing by lining up the compass needle inside the North Reference Indicator (sometimes called the "Doghouse") etched on the bottom of the vial.Compasses with true declination adjustment allow you to rotate this "Doghouse" to align it with the desired declination.That way you always read a bearing by aligning the needle inside the Doghouse.On the Nexus Star, however, you can't do this.Instead, you have to remember to line up the compass needle with the point on the scale that corresponds to the local declination.In this case, the needle is not boxed inside the doghouse, and I find it can lead to errors, especially when you are tired and not thinking clearly after a long hike.If you always navigate using magnetic bearings rather than true bearings, this isn't a problem.
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Editorial Review

Building on the success of the RoadMate 500 and 700, Magellan's RoadMate 300 is a powerful GPS navigational tool that can easily guide you on your next automotive adventure. The system makes navigation easy and fun, with friendly voice prompting, preloaded maps of major North American roads, turn-by-turn guidance, and the latest touchscreen technology--all at a great price. Read more

Features

• Simple, powerful and portable--the first vehicle navigation device for everyone
• Same user-friendly interface as Magellan RoadMate 700 and Hertz NeverLost system
• Major North American roads map preloaded into 128 MB internal storage, more map storage available via SD Card slot
• Turn-by-turn voice prompted guidance with automatic route recalculation
• No professional installation required; includes USB interface and cable

Reviews (49)

Worst GPS ever! Horrible customer service.
I must start my rant by saying the only way that this trashy piece of pittyfully designed equipment has a rating of 4.5 stars is because the company wrote the reviews desguised as happy shoppers. This is my third GPS unit and the second one that I have hated. My first was the first miowalker a pda/gps. It was incredible to say the least!! Just over 400 dollars it was perfect it connected to the sattelite no matter where I was in under a minute, even if I was moving around town. It had a battery so I could take it with me on foot, and was a fully functioning pda. Then, cause I live in L.A., my car got broken into and it was stolen. So I decide to "upgrade" by purchasing a more expensive unit from a more recognizable name "Magellan." The only reason I switched was the gps was a little glitchy. I blamed that on all the pda features that I didn't need, boy was I wrong. The magellan arrived from amazon two months after I ordered it, and then cancelled the order. The download process was relatively complicated compared to my mio, and of course I had to purchase a seperate sd card (which at the time was an extra expense). So here are the problems with the unit.
Map updates, customer serviceHAHAHAHA
The maps are old, an customer service is clueless. The website is worthless also. The product works, but the old information constantly makes you travel out of the way before you get to your location. I for one will try another brand.

Worth the money
The product is quite adequate and functions well.Don't believe their suggestion to buy a 256MB SD card however, unless you are satisfied with 2 or 3 state coverage.I got the 1.0GB SD card and it gives me detail access to over 2/3 of the lower 48 states.I found a quirk while being instructed to enter a south bound highway from the east.It instructed me to go over the highway and make a "hard Left" (an illegal turn), rather than make the right onto the cloverleaf entrance.Be careful. --
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Subjects:  1. satallite; satlite; sattalite; system; voice; direction    2. directions; magellen; magallan; magellan; roadmate    3. 300; vehicle; gps; navigation; incar; in-car; street   

Editorial Review

Housed in a waterproof camouflage case, the Garmin eTrex Camouflage isthe perfect GPS device for your next hunting trip. This 12-parallel-channel GPSreceiver comes in a 5.3-ounce unit that is only 4.4 inches high and 2 incheswide. It literally fits in the palm of your hand. And thanks to its RealTreeHardwoods camouflage pattern, you can keep the eTrex by your side without givingaway your location. Read more

Features

• Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
• Waterproof case with RealTree Hardwoods camouflage pattern
• Calculates current and average speed, time of sunrise and sunset, trip distance, and more
• Automatic track log--10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions

Subjects:  1. camo; fish; hunt   

Editorial Review

Newly simplified for automotive applications, Garmin's portable StreetPilot 2610 features both a touchscreen and an alphanumeric remote control so you'll always have easy access to automatic route calculations, helpful turn-by-turn directions, and guiding voice prompts. The 2610 offers a color display, built-in maps, and everything you need to download additional map detail. It offers more precise location finding because of its WAAS technology, a feature the original StreetPilot and the StreetPilot III lacked.Read more

Features

• Bright, automotive-grade 8-bit color LCD: 3.3 x 1.7 inches; 305 x 160 pixels
• Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings
• Indefinite data storage; no memory battery required; CompactFlash map storage: type I and II compatible
• Integrated dash-mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release
• Comes with alphanumeric remote control and external speaker; includes USB interface with cable

Reviews (130)

Garmin 2610
I am thoroughly enjoying my my new GPS.It is much faster to calculate and recalculate.My purchase date entitled me to a free upgrade to City Navigator v8.0.I got a 2Gb chip and loaded all of North America, so I am set to go anywhere!
Ganin street Pilot 2610
Receiced product quickly from Amazon. A litle difficult to set up, however manufacturers tech support great. Product works like a charm & don't know of anyone who drives a car that should be without
GARMIN
Fast shipping, Very happy with the GARMIN. Their tech support is good..they answer all questions....WILL buy from AMAZONagain... will buy a GARMIn again ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pharos Traveler GPS 525 Portable Navigation System is the first pocket GPS device to combine Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 into a single, compact device. With the GPS 525, you can access your Outlook e-mail and make PC-to-PCcalls via Wi-Fi while you're traveling, and with its advanced GPS navigation tools, you'll never get lost. This is truly the first portable device that's designed for today's mobile professional.Read more

Features

• Pocket GPS navigator that combines WiFi, Bluetooth, and Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 into single device
• 512 MB SD card comes preloaded with top 50 U.S. metropolitan maps; voice prompts and turn-by-turn directions
• Lets you access Outlook e-mail and synch your contacts with GPS positioning for easy navigation
• Easy-to-read color display with 240 x 320 resolution; Bluetooth enables wireless Internet or cell phone connectivity
• Compact housing fits in purse or pocket; measures 2.34 x 4.32 x 0.69 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (8)

Lots of bang for the buck!
This unit is smaller than I thought it would be, which is a good thing. My friend said he wished it had a bigger screen, but with a bigger screen comes bigger size, so I'm happy the way it is. It includes a nice leather case that makes it bulkier, but protects it from scratches.
Great Buy Price Wise just don't expect it to work in Manhattan NY
I just bought this unit 3 days ago.Was originally thinking of buying a new Dell Axim with the GPS CF Card but when I saw the price + all the features this unit was offering "I had to have it!"I'm a computer consultant in NY City and am not too familiar with the area and thought this would be awesome because of my 99% lost rate, but unfortunately, in NY City, it has never achieved a GPS Lock, ever.I even downloaded their Jump Start app that is suppose to give the GPS on the unit a lil kick in the arse to help it achieve a lock but it doesn't work.So if your Manhattan bound, better just program your route ahead of time and manually use the mapping portion because the GPS is useless there.
Great Little Device
As I type this I am currently listening to my MP3s using the built in speaker and the 1 gb SD card I bought for $30.00.
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Editorial Review

Give your bike the ultimate upgrade with a GPS device designed just for two wheels, the TomTom Rider. And because it's a TomTom device, it blends high technology and ease of use in ways that make navigating effortless. Read more

Features

• GPS device designed just for motorbikes and scooters offers an intuitive, glove-friendly touch-screen interface
• 3.5-inch screen and integrated sun-visor
• Included mounting kit makes the Rider compatible with virtually any scooter or motorcycle
• Bluetooth technology allows you to route voice commands and phone calls to your helmet
• Download real-time TomTom Plus services to the Rider via your phone's data connection

Reviews (7)

POOR FACTORY SUPPORT &DESIGN PROBLEMS
On my first day with this unit the charging system did not work and the blue tooth wirless system failed to work. I tried to get factory support and all I got was failed promises. After five unsucessful calls, I'm in the process of trying to get my money back.I'm very unhappy with Tom Tom and I'd recommend looking elsewhere.This unit has all the great features but for nearly $900 I expect to get good service.

Not worth the price
this is my 3rd gps unit.I've had 2 others - both Garmin.Frankly, for the price of the TomTom I expected better performance.they claim it has a super bright screen that can be seen in bright light.whoever made that determination was not wearning sunglasses in bright light.the only way to see the screen in these conditions is totake your hands off the handlebars and cup them around the screen.Not real safe.I don't wear a helmet, so I rely totally on the screen for directions.You can forget about it in full sunlight - even at maximum brightness.
Great, esp in Europe
I am an owner of a Tom Tom Go 300 and have been nothing short of satisfied with it.I got word that Tom Tom was coming out with a motorcycle specific model and I was foaming at the mouth for it but then I saw the price $1,000+WOW!Well needless to say I skipped on buying one.Well low and behold there is a store here called GB and they had a promotional sale and the units were going for 399.00 Euro.Even with the conversion rate of 1 Euro = $1.20 it was still $200.00 cheaper than anything I saw anywhere online.So I snatched it up.My biggest concern was the ability to transfer it from the bike to a vehicle since my wife who lives in Germany claimed stake on the 300.Also I had to make sure the maps for the 300 were compatible with it, which they are.I did a search online and nowhere was there a vehicle mount.I then went straight to Tom Tom and there it was!So for an additional $45.00 I got the mount which is very similiar to the 300 and volia!The unit itself is very very sturdy.I did run into one problem when starting it for the first time.It completely locked up on me and I had to let its batteries run all the way down.Luckily with this unit it comes with a wall charger and I was able to charge it back up and it started and booted with no problems.The interface is almost identical to the other Go products and the navigation is spot on.Tooling around Europe, esp for us Americans, can be an adventure beyond adventure but the software takes almost all (nothing is 100%) uncertainity from navigating.The mounting system I used worked pretty well.The tape used to circle your handle bars snapped several times and this led to some small frustration but in the end it worked as described.I did crack one of the mounts, it comes with but in the end I didn't need it and it comes with three for different mounts.The wireless system works well with a full face helmet and at 100% volume, which I think you will need regardless, worked well.I do have a European Nolan helmet that is designed to accept an array of different communication systems with bluetooth capability so I will probably upgrade to one of those and utilize it in place of the one which came with it.All in all I highly recommend this unit esp for the price I paid for it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. turn; by; turn; weather; proof; talking   

113. Brunton 8099 Eclipse Compass by Brunton
	Sports list price: $79.99 -- our price: $46.89 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000093ILC Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Editorial Review Brunton's Eclipse 8099 is an all-in-one professional compass that serves as both a baseplate and a mirrored sighting map compass. Designed for easy-navigation, the 8099 features three clinometer systems and our patented circle-over-circle alignment system. Includes field reference cards for mapping and emergency skills.Read more Features Magnified read out Declination adjustable USGS map scale 1:24k, ft., UTM, mile "Circle over Circle"alignment system Map magnifier Reviews (2) The good, the bad and the bubbly I love compasses. I don't go anywhere without one. In my car, in my backpack, on a plane, If I'm going out...a compasses is going with me. Not Worth the Money I was dissapointed. Quality was poor overall. The cover was supposed to lock in various positions, but just flopped around helplessly. The indicator would only float freely when the base was held off-level. Lanyard interferes with cover action. I went out and bought a $15 cheapo that works better. Read more

114. Garmin Geko 201 Handheld GPS Navigator (Lime Green) by Garmin
	Electronics list price: $149.99 -- our price: Too Low To Display (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B00007MMNS Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Editorial Review The Garmin Geko 201 is one of the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on the market. This inexpensive unit has a sleek design and a simple operating system and is WAAS-enabled with an accuracy of 10 feet or less. With its distinctive canopy-green case, the powerful Geko 201 allows for ample waypoint and route storage, making it a perfect entry-level handheld GPS unit for basic navigation.Read more Features Compact 12-channel GPS receiver with high-contrast display (100 x 64 pixels) WAAS-enabled for 3-meter accuracy Stores 500 waypoints and 20 routes with 125 waypoints per route Easy operation: five buttons for one-hand use 12-hour operation on 2 AAA batteries; includes serial PC interface Reviews (22) Garmin Geko 201: great for exercise and learning about GPS I bought a class set of these for a teacher workshop mostly because they were inexpensive. But I stepped up from the basic Geko 101 which does not include PC data exchange. The Geko series is the smallest and lightest GPS receiver I have seen that has a display (i.e. is not a bluetooth GPS). Its smaller than many cell phones. As well as being lightweight, its waterproof and rugged so its great for mtn biking and trail running. I also connect it to my laptop with MS Streets and Trips for car navigation. My favorite thing to do is record a track of my running and bike routes and overlay it on Google Earth. The only thing it lacks which is common in other receivers is the ability to upload maps to the device. But the devices that have this feature (like the eTrex series) are twice the size. One strange thing happened with these... when a group of five of us were walking with them in a lightly forested area, some people would lose sattelites or have different estimated accuracies. I thought they might be the same... but that may be common to all receivers. Using my own Geko 201, I've not had too much difficulty finding sattellites. cool gadget compact,accurate and fun. i reccomend to anyone thinking they might want or need a gps unit. i've also dicovered geocaching. this is most likely what i will use it for. it also measures speed and distance that i may use to check customers cars when they question the accuracy of their speedometers.(got a ticket) What it does, it does very well and it's fun Here's my recommendation in case you don't want to read the whole review:If you don't want or need extra functions, this is a capable basic GPS unit.And it is small enough there is no excuse to not bring it.Just remember to store you car's location *before* you start your hike... Read more Subjects:  1. geo; cashing; geocashing; geocaching; caching;    2. hiking; climbing;

115. Midland 18-STR Strobe Light for Weather and All Hazards Alert Radios by Midland
	Electronics list price: $39.95 -- our price: $15.23 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B0002UB2K0 Sales Rank: 9655 US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Features Strong visual alert for the hearing impaired Compatible with WR-100 and WR-300

116. Brunton Nexus Rally Compass by Brunton
	Sports list price: $34.99 -- our price: $34.99 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B000093ILG Average Customer Review: US | Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan
Editorial Review Brunton's rally compass is ready for the rough road ahead. This direct reading, disk compass can be illuminated for nighttime navigation and it mounts on your dashboard for visible reading. This compass could be the difference between winning and ending up lost.Read more Features 10 degree graduations Direct reading disk Compensator Lighted Dash/Surface Mount Reviews (3) Sensitive to mounting I bought my wife a Brunton Rally for her Jeep Wrangler.Originally, I mounted it in the center of the dashboard and she mentioned that it indicated NW intermittently - even times she knew she was driving straight South.When the compass was moved away from that location, it read accurately.Apparently, a magnet in the stereo was throwing it off. Brunton Nexus Rally Compass Great for a Car Before buying a product I know nothing of, I do lots of research on the Internet.I first tried a Ritchie compass for my car (made in the USA), but its accuracy was questionable.I then focused on a Silva 58, made in Sweden, but the cost was high.Further research showed that Amazon sells a Brunton Nexus -- which is made by Silva and is exactly the same model as the Model 58, for an incredible price.The shipping was free, it came in three days, and it looks and works great.It has comnpensators that you can adjust, but I didn't need to.Attaches to the center of my dash, very easy to read and always accurate.Overall, a great product at a great price. Defective compass I bought one of these compasses for my car.It is completely