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

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

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.
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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
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Features

• ARM processor powered by Palm OS 5
• Integrated Que technology, with GARMIN GPS and mapping software
• Speaker for voice-guidance commands, MP3 player, and message playback
• Voice recorder for making memos, quick notes, and messages on the fly
• What's in the box: iQue 3600, protective display cover, metal stylus, USB HotSync cradle, A/C power/charging adapter, quick start guide, CD-ROM with manual, choice of MapSource configuration, and automobile navigational system

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Good in a limited way
I will make it short since there are already some nice, detailed reviews.
Reasonably priced good product
This is a great PDA and GPS receiver in one. I have been using this for 3 weeks and I love it. The only problem is that it requires a soft reset atleast twice a week (pda crashes). It provides routing and voice prompts. It does provide optimal routing 75% of the time. Overall good product.

The iQue 3600 has a high IQ
This is a terrific device.I am a long-time palm user, and this upgrade (adding the GPS and mapping) is awesome.
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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

Brunton's Gentleman’s Compass pays tribute to more than a century of innovation in navigation. Modeled after an original D.W. Brunton design, this compass is a collectible. The swivel-style lid with mirror opens to reveal classic cardinal direction points. The Gentleman’s Compass features a lift arm that stops needle movement to extend the life of this true piece of history.Read more

Features

• Modeled after original DW Brunton design
• Cardinal directions
• Beautiful functioning
• Lift arm to stop needle movement to extend lfie
• Swivel-style lid with mirror

Editorial Review

Get all the information you need for hiking, climbing, or skiing with the Suunto Xlander Wristop Computer. The Xlander is a watch, altimeter, barometer, and compass in a stylish aluminum body with a carbon-fiber back and mineral crystal glass. It comes with a weatherproof black leather wristband and is built to be waterproof even if submerged up to 100 feet. Read more

Features

• Watch, altimeter, barometer, and compass in 1
• Top-quality craftsmanship--aluminum casing with carbon-fiber back, mineral crystal glass, and leather band
• User-configurable log book, complete calendar clock
• Altimeter with 24-hour memory and log book, bubble level for accurate compass readings
• Features 3 alarms, stopwatch, and countdown timer

Reviews (10)

A bit surprised!
I bought the X-Lander because I am a pilot and wanted a bit more information when I needed it. The watch is well designed and of good quality. A few things did disappoint me, but I think they are outweighed by the features, however.
Way too big
I bought this watch because I wanted an altimeter but needed to return it because of its size. It is HUGE - looked like I had a clock on my wrist. Take into consideration.

Excellent Watch
This watch screams high-tech, and anyone venturing off to a comic book convention is bound to get a few nods from people dressed in Sith Lord garb and even a wicked witch or two.
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Editorial Review

For all serious outdoor activities, the Suunto Vector watch provides everything you need when hiking, climbing, back country skiing, or traveling through any tough terrain. Read more

Features

• Altimeter
• Thermometer
• Electronic Compass
• Time
• New Color!

Reviews (16)

Fun Watch!!
I gave this watch to my fiance & he has really enjoyed tracking our altitude gain on bike rides.I've appreciated knowing the temperature.Can't wait for ski season!

Get the old style ...
I've had a VECTOR for more than 5 years, GREAT TOOL, but it finally slipped away to lost-watch land. I bought a new one and was very sad to send it back. You see, I could see the old black letters on a white face just fine, even in bright sunshine. The new improved model has faint green letters on a black background -- much harder to see while hiking or sailing, especially when wearing polarized sunglasses. The graphics on the new model are also much harder to discern --for example, the indicator for degrees F or degrees C is tiny (granted that is probably an issue only during set-up). The good folk at Suunto have still not addressed the problem of accidentally uncalibrating the barometric sensor -- that's a problem if you hit the buttons while running -- and the manual still doesn't help you get out of the mess in the field. It was a great product for backcountry activity, now it's mostly for show.Look for the old version and buy a new battery ...

Suunto Vector
This is the second Suunto Vector watch i have owned. Only because the first one was lost. The only two draw backs of this watch is battery life and my band broke twice in two years. Seems to me they could offer a much longer life battery and a band that would hold up alot better. the battery lasts about 6 months only.For the price of this watch ($230) you think tehy could do alittle better.
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Features

• The Pharos iGPS-360 convertible receiver is the smallest, highly sensitive GPS receiver available today!
• 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

Reviews (1)

Almost Perfect
This product really expanded the usefulness of my Samsung i-700 PDA/Phone.The first week, it was a huge help in getting me into the heart of Chicago with only one wrong turn (the turns were too close together for the unit to switch fast enough!).The one small glitch I had with getting the GPS to power-up was solved with a quick phone call to Pharos, and I've had no problems since.My only grumbles have been that my PDA cannot be made to stay on more than 5 minutes, while powered; and the Ostia maps are not as detailed as Microsoft Streets & Trips.Otherwise, Great! ... Read more

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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Editorial Review

Featuring MapSource City Navigator pre-loaded, detail maps, the Garmin StreetPilot 2620 is a plug-and play portable automotive GPS navigator that's ready to use right out of the box. Forget about unlocking or uploading map data to your unit -- with Garmin you'll be ready to navigate as soon as the StreetPilot arrives at your doorstep. The pre-programmed hard drive that stores the City Navigator detailed maps of North America is simple to set up and use. Drivers can navigate to a particular address or access an enormous database of more than five million points of interest (POI). Whether it is lodging, restaurants, gas stations, or local attractions, the StreetPilot 2620 will help you get there. And the user-friendly, menu-driven touchscreen ensures that navigating the unit is as easy as navigating the road.Read more

Features

• Plug-and-play, portable, 12-parallel-channel vehicle GPS+WAAS navigator with built-in patch antenna
• Preloaded MapSource City Navigator North America database with more than 5 million points of interest
• Powerful microprocessor ensures fast route calculation and map redraw; voice-prompted turn-by-turn navigation
• 256-color, 3.3-by-1.7-inch touchscreen LCD with 305 x 160 pixel resolution; includes wireless infrared remote
• Connects directly to car battery; measures 5.6 x 3.2 x 2 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Reviews (66)

very dissapointed with the product
the unit which i recieved is not working at all.
Great System for a limited time.
This was a great system for about a year or so, when it worked.The problems started occuring one by one after about a year.
Bought a Refurb - Excellent!!!
I paid alot less than retail, but purchased an extended warranty just in case.
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Editorial Review

The Garmin GPSMap 60C is full of features that are only found on the newest generation GPS handheld units. It's not enough just to have color displays anymore. Garmin knows this, and they upped the ante with this lightweight, rugged, waterproof unit, offering a 256-color, highly reflective display that provides easy viewing in almost any lighting condition, including sunlit conditions.Read more

Features

• Sunlight-readable, transreflective TFT display
• Integrated outdoor calendar
• Geolocation games, including geocaching mode
• Waterproof in one meter of water for up to thirty minutes (IPX-7 standards)
• 30-hour battery life (uses 2 AA batteries); includes serial and USB interfaces

Reviews (34)

Incompatible with 64-bit XP
If your using a 64 bit OS you will not be able to download maps to unit until Garmin provides driver support. Other then this it's a great product!

Garmin GPSMap 60cs
This GPS is a pretty good deal for the money.From an operational standpoint, it works well.It is apparent though, this is really all about being portable, the screen is too small for good marine or car use.For my use, mostly marine, I set a lot of waypoints and scrolling on this tiny of a screen is just lame.Not any fault of the unit I know, just something to think about.

Loved it before I even got it
I had read quite a few of the online reviews for this GPSr and realized there wasn't much negative about it.I was right, and I think I made a good investment.Although this model has been updated with an expandable, this one I found new for under $300 and it does the trick for what I need.
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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

• UPC - 818948002112
• Navigation GPS Unit

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

• UPC - 818948001092
• GPS ACCESSORIES

Editorial Review

An affordable GPS navigator that includes all the features you need to get around, the Lowrance iFinder Go2 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 Go2 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
• 64 MB of built-in memory saves up to 100 favorite plot trails with 10,000 points each
• 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 (2)

Excellent maps, but a tiny screen...
We use this GPS every day to find residential lots by boat on large lakes. Most important to us, this unit has excellent, accurate maps, better than the Garmin or Magellan. For the price, it is impossible to beat.
Lowrance iFinder Go2
I am a newbie to GPS and there is definitely a learning curve. The Lowrance manual that comes with the unit is excellent to getting you started quickly, but you absolutely must get the advanced manual, available on-line at lowrance.com, to really enjoy the features. It does take some study and practice, but it is worth the effort, it is not that bad and the unit is (to me) impressive. It does not have street-by-street navigation, and it doesn't talk to me, but units that do cost $hundreds more. When I am in my car, it is quite usable; otherwise, street-by-street navigation is unnecessary anyway. I have recommended this unit to family, and feature-for-feature, I thought it was the best value of all the units I found in its price range. It quickly locates the satellites, often faster than the documentation would suggest, and I have found it remarkable that it has maintained the signals in very improbable situations. It is much more sensitive and reliable than I expected after reading another review that complained about signal acquisition and maintenance; I have no comlaints whatsoever about that.
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