Editorial Review

The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Garmin's full-featured GPS 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on--and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.Read more

Features

• WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
• 1 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs
• Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance
• Up to 16 hours of use from 2 AA alkaline batteries

Reviews (6)

Can't calibrate it!
It looks good and it is said that it does wonders, but I can't calibrate it. I have tried many times but it fails on me. And their tech support is hard to reach.

Great for PDA or PC connection
The GPS 76 is the perfect portable GPS unit for connecting to a PocketPC based PDA or a laptop.I have tested it on an iPAQ 3835 with Pocket Streets 2002 and it works like a champ.I have also tested it with a friend's PDA using Anywhere Map (a moving map/EFIS type program for flying) and it worked great.If you are in an area that can get WAAS reception, the accuracy is even better.If you are looking for a great GPS that can be used stand-alone or attached to a PDA, this is it.

Great for PDA or PC connection
The GPS 76 is the perfect portable GPS unit for connecting to a PocketPC based PDA or a laptop.I have tested it on an iPAQ 3835 with Pocket Streets 2002 and it works like a champ.I have also tested it with a friend's PDA using Anywhere Map (a moving map/EFIS type program for flying) and it worked great.If you are in an area that can get WAAS reception, the accuracy is even better.If you are looking for a great GPS that can be used stand-alone or attached to a PDA, this is it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. satellite; unit; boating   

Features

• Voice Prompted, Turn by Turn Navigation with Detailed Street Level Maps for all 50 States
• Find a location by address, cross street, contacts or Point of Interest
• Use Microsoft Pocket Outlook Contacts as your destination
• Display shows next turn direction, street name, distance to turn, and distance to destination
• Works with Ipaq 38/39/22/5x Series

Editorial Review

Boasting a bigger, higher-resolution screen than the original iFinder, along with several additional navigation aids, the Lowrance iFinder Pro Handheld GPS+WASS Receiver with Plus Package is a great choice for hikers, cyclists, boaters, and road trippers. Merely plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder Pro follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.Read more

Features

• Handheld GPS+WAAS navigator with MapCreate 6 CD-ROM, MMC memory card, and card reader/writer
• 12-parallel-channel GPS and WAAS receiver; 3-inch backlit LED screen with 240 x 180 resolution
• 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes; dual processors for faster screen updates and scrolling
• Single 16 MB MMC card stores map files; includes waterproof, floating travel pouch
• Comes with cigarette plug adapter; measures 2.54 by 5.58 by 0.95 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Features

• GPS Receiver With USA Maps Preloaded
• No Downloading Necessary - Unit Ready to Travel
• USA Maps also Include Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands on SD Card
• Anti-Glare Color TFT LCD Touch Screen Display
• Canadian Maps Included on DVD

Features

• Easily moves from vehicle to vehicle
• Can be used in a vehicle, inside a home or outdoors
• AC Operation for home and DC operation for outdoors
• Can be used as a Portable DVD player
• Includes all of the following accessories: GPS Antenna, AV cable, AC adapter, 12V Power adapter and Dashboard mounting bracket.

Reviews (5)

Information for buyers!!
I just read the manual which very clearly says that this system cannot play any DVD+R ,DVD-R DVR+RW or any DVD that you have burn't using your DVD Burner.
Confused
OK, now I am confused. There have been both pro and cons for this product and completely opposite. I love the price but if the negatives are so intence, then may be I should wait. Dan, I'm with you, I would someone that has troubles with this product to email me and explain their discontent.
Don't buy this model
I have tried this beofre, the antenna is not a good one which caused the GPS drop the line from time to time.The map is really old which caused me a lot of trouble, especially in DC area. Now I ahve changed to another brand for much less money with the newest map inside.. Also it is too big to put in the cars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. nve700; nve7000   

Editorial Review

If you regularly drive in areas where a GPS signal is intermittent, such as urban environments with tall buildings or in mountainous terrain, Garmin's StreetPilot 2650 offers extensive map coverage and dead reckoning. This means that once you have the unit installed by an authorized Garmin installer, you'll continue to get navigation guidance even if you lose GPS reception.Read more

Features

• Dead reckoning guides you even when you've lost GPS reception; non-volatile/indefinite data storage--no memory battery required
• Americas Autoroute basemap and MapSource City Navigator North America CD with full coverage and full-unlock 128 MB CompactFlash memory card
• Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings; includes alphanumeric remote control
• 305 x 160-pixel display with 8-bit, automotive-grade, 256-color touchscreen LCD; built-in photo sensor automatically adjusts for light conditions
• Integrated dash mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release; professional installation required

Features

• UPC - 818948001092
• GPS ACCESSORIES

Features

• Adaptive Trickle Power Management implemented to optimize both the power consumption and the sensitivity to the receiving environment
• Modular design to be used in either CF type I slot via CF adapter or cable connected to the USB port to the Laptop or Tablet computer.
• Upgradeable for existing and future communication protocols such as Bluetooth, 802.11X, GPRS
• SRAM and RTC backup power ? Super Cap (no battery) for reliability and extreme temperatures
• SBAS CapabilityImproves positional accuracy by using freely available satellite-based correction services called SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System).

Reviews (3)

Great product
Apparently Amazon is now the place to share your design opinion even though you don't own the product.Nice.How about next time you comment on something you own?And secondly (And you would know this if you OWNED the product) the GPS receiver is sitting in a bluetooth sled.The sled can be removed and you can hardwire the receiver and use it as a standard GPS mouse.
Bad Design
Thats the ugliest gadget I have ever seen. I dont own one and I dont plan to buy one either... But just pointing out that zero thought was put into design the product. Sorry to disapoint anyone who has actually bought it and liked it but I couldnt resist commenting on that ugly design :))

Pharos does it again!
This is my third Pharos GPS unit and easily the best.Coupled with my HP tablet and MS Streets and Trips 2004, the unit was up and running less than 5 minutes after ripping the plastic off the box!Yeah, that includes reading the Quick Start Manual.
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Features

• Built-in USA and Canada maps
• Voice guidance
• Fits in your pocket
• Touch screen controls, extra-bright display
• Built-in audio player

Editorial Review

Stay safe while navigating the coastal waters with the Cobra MR F75 dual-power marine VHF transceiver. The radio, which boasts a selectable output power of either 1 or 25 watts (for short or long communication), lets you talk with other radios within at least a five-mile radius, and sometimes as far away as 25 miles, depending on conditions. It's an essential tool for communicating with marinas, the Coast Guard, other boaters, and commercial towing companies, all of whom can offer life-saving assistance during a crisis. And because VHF radios work on a party line, any boat that's within range can listen in and provide help, or they can relay the signal to a professional that's outside your range.Read more

Features

• Cobra Dual Power VHF Marine Transceiver with USA, Canada, and International Channels and 10 NOAA Weather Channels
• One button digital selective calling meets requirements for RTCM-SC101 Digital Selective Calling
• Instant channel 16/9 allows instant access to channel 16 and channel 9 for emergency situations/Weather alert
• GPS capability when connected to a Cobra or most other GPS receivers, you can send your position to other boats in an emergency
• Tri Watch monitors three channels at once - Channel 16, Channel 9, and one user selected channel/Memory scan

Features

• Vocal & visual turn-by-turn directions to get you to your destination
• Back-on-Track gets you headed in the right direction when off course
• Intuitive user interface
• Portable design for in-vehicle and hand-held operation

Reviews (5)

Don't waste your hard earned cash.
I have been using the Navman 3420 coupled to an Ipaq 3850 for over 1 year and am constantly disappointed by its performance. WASTE OF MONEY
Very unreliable. Clumsy user interface. Couple of times I had to pull over and wait for the stupid thing to lock on the sattelites. Often needs a PDA reset. Imagine having to reset your PDA , start the program again and enter the destination again while driving in traffic.

Good product, If you can get it to work.
I was running the NAVMAN GPS on a iPAQ 3955. To make this short, after doing a "Hard" reset and applying the latest Soft-Paq I could get it to work 1 out of 10 times.Read more

Editorial Review

Designed specifically for anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts, the Lowrance iFinder H2O Handheld GPS+WASS Receiver with Plus Package features a waterproof housing that keeps it running efficiently even in the wettest of weather conditions. Simply plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder H2O follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.Read more

Features

• Waterproof, handheld GPS+WAAS navigator with MapCreate 6 CD-ROM, MMC memory card, and card reader/writer
• 12-parallel-channel GPS and WAAS receiver; 3-inch backlit LED screen with 240 x 180 resolution
• 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes; dual processors for faster screen updates and scrolling
• Single 16 MB MMC card stores map files; MapCreate 6 software includes 2 million points of interest
• Comes with cigarette plug adapter; measures 2.54 by 5.58 by 0.95 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (1)

Great Mapping GPS
I've owned 5 different GPS units over a 8 year period and this is the best of the bunch. It is loaded with features and does an excellent job of all included features. I use this unit for geocaching and travel and I couldn't recommend it more. For the price, it can not be beat ! ... Read more

Editorial Review

An affordable GPS+WAAS navigator that includes all the features you need to get around, the water-resistant Lowrance iFinder Handheld GPS+WASS Receiver with Plus Package is a great choice for hikers, cyclists, and road trippers. Merely plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.Read more

Features

• Handheld GPS+WAAS navigator with MapCreate 6 CD-ROM, MMC memory card, and card reader/writer
• 12-parallel-channel GPS and WAAS receiver; 2.9-inch backlit LED screen with 160 x 120 resolution
• 1,000 waypoints and 1,000 event markers; saves up to 100 favorite plot trails with 10,000 points in each
• Single 16 MB MMC card stores map files; MapCreate 6 software includes 2 million points of interest
• Measures 2.54 by 5.58 by 0.95 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Editorial Review

The Garmin Geko 301 is one of the smallest and lightest waterproof GPS units on the market. This inexpensive unit has a sleek design and simple operating system, and it's WAAS-enabled with an accuracy of three meters or less. With its sturdy, dark gray case, the Geko 301 packs an amazing amount of functionality into its slim frame--making it a great all-around handheld GPS unit for general navigation. In addition to regular GPS features, the Geko 301 includes an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter. The compass provides bearing information while you're standing still, and the altimeter determines your precise altitude and provides a 12-hour pressure-trend tool for gauging changing weather conditions.Read more

Features

• Compact 12-channel GPS receiver with high-contrast display (100 x 64 pixels)
• WAAS-enabled for 3-meter accuracy; built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter
• 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 (2)

Good for its size
Amazingly compact, no larger than a small cell phone. Easy to operate, even though there are only five buttons. Can be configured to use different units and coordinate systems. The battery life is okay but can be as short as four hours, depending on various factors (which I wish were documented somewhere). The built-in compass and altimeter are neat, but probably not worth the additional cost over the Geko 201, especially if you have a separate compass anyway. The screen resolution is okay, but in the view that shows tracks and waypoints the labels sometimes start overlapping and get unreadable when you zoom out. Getting a signal can require anywhere from less than a minute to more than ten minutes, depending on how much time (or distance?) has passed since the device was turned off or lost the signal. Getting a signal in urban areas, in forrests or even steep mountain sides turned out to be difficult or impossible; don't know how much of an issue this is for comparable devices. Finally, the USB cable which must be purchased separately is outrageously expensive. You'd expect this kind of thing to be included, but no luck.

Excellent first GPS
A great simple GPS with some neat extras such as Compass.
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Subjects:  1. gecko; geco; global; positioning; satellite; satelite    2. geo; cashing; geocashing; geocaching; caching;    3. hiking; climbing; altimeter; compass; compas    4. w.a.a.s; altimiter; altitude; meter;   

Editorial Review

Designed for both back-road driving and off-road hiking, the Wayfinder V700 is the perfect tool for keeping track of where you are--and where you're going. Uniquely, the V700 automatically switches between vehicle and handheld use. When seated in its cradle, the V700 corrects for your vehicle's magnetic field. Outside your vehicle, the compass automatically switches to handheld mode.Read more

Features

• Shows direction with compass rose, 8 cardinal points, and 5º numeric digits
• Automatic Dual Mode:Switches automatically between vehicle and handheld modes
• Holographic LCD:Intense holographic LCD is easy to read in bright sunlight
• Smart Shut-off:Turns off automatically when vehicle is parked for ten minutes
• Bright Backlight:Illuminates the entire LCD screen for easy viewing at night

Reviews (13)

A perfect addition to my dashboard
I was looking for a compass for my car and I am glad I found this one.Perfect size and easy to use.Fits great with the three suction cups right on the dash (doesn't fall off).Within easy reach and seems very accurate. Great addition for someone who is Directionally Challenged.Definitely would recommend.

Exactly what I was looking for
This little device works great.It's easy to install and the calibration process was quick and easy.I've only been using it for about a week now but it has been very accurate so far.It's definitely worth $40 bucks and it's perfect for directionaly challenged people like me!
Auto shut off
I really like this compass, it's true the display does not wash out. It's very portable. Very nice backlight for use at night.
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Subjects:  1. Digital compass (compasses)    2. Vehicle mounted (vehicular)   

Features

• High Sensitivity GPS Receiver
• Hands-free calling with built-in Bluetooth manager
• Coast-to-Coast Navigation
• Voice Guidance and Choice of Languages
• TMC Traffic Reports for Smarter Routing

Reviews (1)

Great Nav + Media Player
This is one greate item.
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Editorial Review

An affordable GPS navigator that includes all the features you need to get around, the Lowrance iFinder Go Handheld GPS+WASS Receiver is a great choice for hikers, cyclists, and road trippers. Simply plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder Go follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.Read more

Features

• Waterproof, handheld GPS navigator with built-in continental U.S. and Hawaii background map
• 16-parallel-channel GPS and WAAS receiver; 2-inch backlit LED screen with 200 by 140 resolution
• 32 MB of built-in memory saves up to 100 favorite plot trails
• 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes; runs for 48 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Includes wrist-strap accessory; measures 2.12 by 5.15 by 1.24 inches; 1-year warranty

Reviews (5)

Don't know what they are talking about?
I have to tell you. I read the other reviews and am not really sure what they expected for the price.You get so moch more compared to comperably priced units form other brands.I primarily use mine to geocache and will admit the inability to download coordinates from the computer would be nice but I didn't want to spend the money to get a unit that did that. As far as accuraccy I feel that this is very good, I have never had a problem finding my caches and have never had a problem getting a lock within a reasonable amount of time. Backlight is great, base map is adequate, navigation page is good. Basically you can get much, much better but not for this price. Perfect for the weekend geocacher, hiker, biker.

Very nice first handheld GPS
I love this GPS.It's light and the buttons are clearly defined.The accuracy is great, although it's hard to get acquisition while moving, I suppose that's the same with all GPSrs.I've gone Geocaching already with it and it finds everything.I've once even got the accuracy within 3 feet, which was really nice.The only one con I can think of is that it is really slippery.I've almost dropped it twice, but was saved by the included wrist strap.Haven't gotten to test the water resistability, but I don't think I want to "test" it.

Poor Value
[1 star - for some reason I cannot edit this feature]
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Features

• Powerful in-car GPS navigator with preloaded U.S. and Canada maps
• 64 MB of internal memory; 2 GB built-in hard drive for map storage
• SmartST v3.0 3D navigation software with 3D map view, postal code search, and back-on-track technology
• 3.8-inch LCD monitor with 320 x 240 resolution and 65,000 colors
• Comes with windshield/dashboard mounting bracket and 12-volt vehicle adapter

Reviews (1)

check garmin c330 before buying this
I used to use Navman ICN 630 & this is an improved version in the sense that this has all maps etc but same interface.Navman is Good but i think Garmin c330 is much better & $300 cheaper.
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Editorial Review

The Suunto Mariner wrist-top computer/timepiece provides all the necessary information for making quick responsible decisions when sailing. Housed in an ABS plastic body with an oversized LCD screen, it combines time and date functions with a barometer, compass, and sailing timer. Read more

Features

• Watch, barometer, compass, and sailing timer in 1
• Stylish design, waterproof to 100 feet
• Sailing timer with countdown from 60 minutes; up to 50 waypoints stored in memory
• Bubble level for accurate compass readings
• Features 3 alarms and stopwatch

Reviews (1)

Excellent features, rugged. A bit big though...
I'm extremely pleased with my Suunto Mariner. It is simply loaded with features that a sailor/racer wil find handy. It can also take a lot of abuse (clumsy me...). There are only two things I can think of where the Suunto Mariner comes up short: First is that it is a bit big when worn on your wrist.However, all Suunto watches are this size; and, once you get used to it, you stop noticing. Although it is big, it is very light in weight. Overall, it is very comfortable to wear. And, the benefit of having a big display is that it is easy to see (and digest) all the data displayed on the unit. Second, many watches coming out from other companies that cater to water-sports enthusiasts include a tide calculator/display. The Suunto Mariner does not have this feature. In my opinion, adding the tide feature would make this watch complete.Read more

Features

• Note:Please read description for more info.

Reviews (1)

INTERMITTANT LOSS OF DISPLAY
I purchased a Garmin 172C GPS through the mail on July 6, 2004.I am quite familiar with the reduction in visibility during sunny days for GPS systems,particularly if the sun shines directly on the display.Using my hand to shade the display under these conditions helps.However, one sunny day this past Fall, while navigating back to our boat launch facility in the Chesapeake Bay, the GPS display faded out completely!Nothing was visible! While the sun was bright that day, the GPS seemed to be unusually warm to the touch. At that point, I felt this condition was more than a simple reduction in visibility from the sunlight. I stopped the boat, turned it
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