Earthmate GPS PN-20 | 
| Brand: Delorme
Category: CE
List Price: $249.95
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Rating:  21 reviews
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Windows Vista
ESRB: Rating Pending
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 10
Operating System: Windows Vista
Native Resolution: 176 x 220
Display Size: 2.2
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.7 x 4
MPN: AE-007843-201
Model: AE-7843-201
UPC: 019916006341
EAN: 0019916006341
Release Date: May 31, 2007
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Condition: BRAND NEW! FACTORY SEALED!!!
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| • | An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLorme | | • | High-resolution 2.2 TFT color screen for total clarity under a variety of lighting conditions | | • | Fast acquisition times, outstanding signal retention | | • | Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes | | • | Pre-loaded worldwide highway/major road base map |
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Product Description
DeLorme, famous for its topographic and street map detail, has created a GPS receiver to enable anyone to use a wide variety of detailed maps and aerial imagery for all outdoors activities. The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is a low-cost, high-sensitivity, fully integrated handheld GPS that delivers capabilities previously unavailable at any price. Waterproof to the IPX-7 standard with an impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip Features STMicroelectronics chipset with SiGE RF front-end and DeLorme firmware for outstanding signal acquisition and retention. Works equally well under dense foliage or in-vehicle Easily exchange maps, tracks, and waypoints between your PN-20 GPS unit and your PC with the Topo USA software 75MB of internal flash memory in addition to the preloaded world base map SD Card Slot (1GB SD card included) for additional map, track, and waypoint storage Use the included Topo USA 6.0 software on the PC to create automatic road and trail routes, elevation profiles, and realistic 3-D flyovers
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DeLorme, famous for its topographic and street map detail, has created a GPS receiver to enable anyone to use a wide variety of detailed maps and aerial imagery for all outdoors activities. The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is a low-cost, high-sensitivity, fully integrated handheld GPS that delivers capabilities previously unavailable at any price.  | 
DeLorme maps and imagery on a handheld GPS | GPS for wherever you go. On Trail.... On Road... On Water....
An All-in-One Handheld GPS Solution from DeLorme
Includes Topo USA 7.0 DVD mapping software with full U.S. topographic and street maps, plus aerial imagery - NMEA-compliant 12-channel receiver
- Fast acquisition times, outstanding signal retention
- High-resolution 2.2" TFT color screen for total clarity under a variety of lighting conditions
- 75 MB of user-available internal flash memory
- SD card slot for up to 2 GB additional memory
- Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
- Aerial imagery available for free download
- Pre-loaded worldwide highway/major road base map
- Waterproof to IPX-7 standard
- Impact-resistant rubberized housing
- On-device road routing
- Runs on 2 AA batteries (included) or available lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- WAAS-enabled
- Device dimensions: 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D
- Weight 5.12 oz.
Why the All-in-One PN-20 Handheld?
Maps Included
No extra maps to buy. Includes DeLorme Topo USA 7.0 DVD software with full, updated U.S. topographic & street maps to export as needed to your PN-20. Also includes an on-device highway-level world base map. FREE Aerial Imagery Downloads
Includes $100 worth (400 sq. km) of DeLorme Aerial Data Packets of your U.S. areas of interest. Download Aerial Data Packets containing black & white aerial imagery (DOQQs), Sat-10 colorized satellite imagery, and scanned USGS 7.5-minute quads using Topo USA's NetLink tab. Multiple Views of the Same GPS Location
On-device data layering lets you select which map or imagery type to see of your GPS location. Switch among data types to gain a comprehensive view of where you are--it's revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail. Bright Color Screen
Works in bright sunlight to total darkness. Sharp brand screen featuring the latest transflective screen technologies to maximize visibility under a variety of lighting conditions. Rugged and Waterproof
Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. Concealed battery compartment with SD card slot. Includes two AA batteries. High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics chipset with SiGE RF front-end and DeLorme firmware for outstanding signal acquisition and retention. Works equally well under dense foliage or in-vehicle. Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange pre-cut multi-state routable regions between Topo USA on the desktop to the GPS, or select only the specific, customized areas you want--topographic maps and imagery. Exchange routes, tracks, and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers). Extensive On-Device Memory
75MB of internal flash memory available in addition to the preloaded world base map. Holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track); 1,000 user-defined waypoints; and 50 routes. SD slot also available. Powerful Topographic Software Included
The included Topo USA PN-20 software is loaded with additional capabilities for use on a desktop PC. Create automatic road and trail routes, elevation profiles, and realistic 3-D flyovers. No extra charge to you--a $99.95 retail value by itself! A Powerful Partnership
Earthmate GPS PN-20 and Topo USA
The Earthmate GPS PN-20 with included Topo USA 7.0 DVD software provides a complete two-way map data, waypoint, and track log transfer capability: 
It's a powerful way to create and save detailed GPS-accurate maps for use on the desktop software and on the GPS. - Prepare exactly the maps and imagery you want on the desktop, including waypoints, tracks, and automatically generated routes, and then transfer to the Earthmate GPS PN-20
- Once you've been in the field or in-vehicle with the Earthmate GPS, transfer your new and updated waypoints and track logs back to the Topo USA desktop software and edit and save within your map files
Topo USA/Earthmate PN-20 Map Exchange Overview
DeLorme has pre-cut U.S. multi-state regions within the included Topo USA software. This allows you to update the world base map on the GPS with more detailed routable U.S. highway and major roads for your region(s) of interest. This design maximizes user-available, on-device internal memory for even more detailed topographic maps and imagery you cut from Topo USA of your precise areas of interest. The Eastern 1(A) multi-state region, as an example, requires 12 MB, with a total of 75 MB available on the device. These precut regions are located in the left window of the Handheld Exchange dialog, which is also where your map packages, waypoints, and tracks will be stored once created. (Note: you can store up to 2 GB of data on an SD card. The SD card slot is located within the battery compartment, beneath the batteries.) The PN-20--Topo USA 7.0 System comes with:
Street and Topographical Maps
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 | Detailed U.S. Street & Topographic Maps
- Cut & transfer custom map packages of the exact coverage you want
- Detailed vector-based maps created from the USGS topographic data & the latest DeLorme U.S. street & trail network
- U.S. land cover including bodies of water, wetlands, forests, mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rock cover & more
- Contour lines with elevation numbers
- Fully routable when combined with the corresponding Regional Highway map
- By default, saved map packages include data zoom levels 8-17 (which translates to a scale of 4 miles through 40 ft). Saved maps display all roads, land cover, and contours.
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 | U.S. Regional Routable Highway Maps
- Convenient, precut multi-state regions--transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, as needed
- Major highways & major roads
- Required for road routing on the PN-20
- Regional maps cover scales of 4 miles to .25 miles
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 | The DeLorme World Base Reference Map
- Preloaded on the Earthmate GPS PN-20
- High-level map includes country borders, highways & major roads
- Displays interstates and major highways at scales of 500 miles to 8 miles
- Created by DeLorme's staff of professional cartographers
| Aerial Data Packet (ADP) Downloads--400 sq. km FREE!
Comprised of the three layers for a chosen area. View Maps
 | USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps
- FREE download into Topo USA as part of your ADPs
- Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, as needed
- The authentic scanned USGS 7.5-minute paper quad maps
- Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features
| View Maps
 | DOQQ (Digital Orthoquads) B&W Aerial Imagery
- FREE download into Topo USA as part of your ADPs
- Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, only as needed
- Detailed, black & white, satellite imagery
- Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
- View logging & 4WD roads, bodies of water, and other natural features from above
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 | Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery
- FREE download into Topo USA as part of your ADPs
- Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-20, only as needed
- 10-meter colorized satellite imagery for viewing large geographic areas
- Provides high-level views of vegetation, topography, and large, visible geologic formations on the Earth's surface
- Natural color satellite imagery derived from merging SPOT 10m panchromatic & Landsat 30m multi-spectral scenes
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 DeLorme's first handheld effort a great value. December 31, 2008
Kim (Willoughby, OH USA)
**** (4) stars from me for price-performance value.
***+ (3.5) stars for overall performance.
If you are looking to buy your first handheld GPS and want a solid performer that's loaded with features, this is a terrific buy. With the 2008 release of DeLorme's PN-40, the upgraded version of this unit, the PN-20 is a veritable steal. You won't find another feature-rich color handheld GPSr at this price.
I'll get right down to what I consider the important points of the PN-20:
GREAT STUFF:
* Maps are colorful and easy to read.
* Layered imagery...you can layer topo over SAT-10 images of your terrain.
* Bright LCD display, even in bright sun.
* Accuracy.
* Mapping software (Topo 7) is excellent.
GOOD STUFF:
* Solid, robust construction.
* Buttons give a good response and provide easy navigation through menus.
* It's waterproof and works well in all sorts of weather.
* SD card slot is tucked away and not exposed to the elements.
* On-screen help in software is more useful than the manual.
* Digital compass is steady and more accurate than the Garmin.
* Alkaline batteries provided plenty of power for three solid treks, approximately 15 hours.
* DeLorme firmware upgrades (free) have fixed some early issues.
DISAPPOINTMENTS:
* Reception is good, but not as sensitive as it could be. (This was fixed with the release of the PN-40.) A Garmin 60CSx was able to pick up satellites in my basement and even in my dining room when the PN-20 would not. Once the PN-20 does lock on, it's quite accurate. (The Garmin had trouble keeping one set of coordinates and bounced around a lot.)
* Screen refreshes are very slow. The processor in the PN-20 simply could not keep up with scrolling and movement the way it should. This was also fixed in the PN-40.
* Ergonomics. This is a compact unit, lengthwise, but is thicker than other GPSr units. It does fit in your hand well and has a rubberized texture over most of the unit that should help keep your grip even in damp conditions. Also, why do manufacturers put the lanyard loop at the top of a unit? If you hang this around your neck while hiking, you have to lift it up and turn it around to view it. With the lanyard connected to the bottom, you would simply lift the unit to look at it.
* Screen size is smaller (2.2") than the Garmin 60CSx (2.6"), it's closest competitor.
* In order to have USB connectivity you must attach a separate adapter piece that snaps on to the back of the unit. If you are a person with limited organizational skills, this is likely to become lost.
* For geocaching, it is not as friendly as the Garmin, although (again) the PN-40 is quite geocache-friendly and easy to use. There are workarounds for the PN-20 that can be found on forum sites.
BOTTOM LINE:
If you are considering the purchase of a GPSr as an entry-level user, this is a fabulous value. The learning curve for the software is a bit steep, but do not be intimidated. You will get a lot of GPS for the money; a solid performer that is hard to beat at this price point.
 Let Me Down Every Time December 28, 2008
goliath100
As I have been contemplating purchasing another device bad thoughts of my PN-20 fill my mind.
It has failed EVERY time I needed it.
Sometimes it couldn't pickup satellites.
Other times the battery died with no warning (unpleasant when it is not noticed for an hour when I needed a bearing)
After 3 or 4 new rechargeable batteries from the company (none of which lasted more than a few hours) I gave up and started using alkalines. These lasted longer.
As others have said the desktop mapping software is cumbersome to use
And I had difficulty entering an absolute lat long destination directly into the PN-20. this might have been my fault but it sure wasn't obvious.
Looking at the new pn-40 I just keep thinking "fool me once, shame on you.. fool me twice, shame on me"
I still desire the functionality. But this hasn't worked for me for more than several miles on foot.
PS: I just loaded the 1.5 ROM and will try this device again. But I have little to no hope.
First Impressions December 24, 2008
ThatPoshGirl (Reno, NV)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Santa brought me an Earthmate PN-20 for Christmas. I've only been playing with it for one day. I'll come back after I have been using it for a while and update my review, but here are my first impressions.
The Earthmate PN-20 is very light and fits well in my hand. It's perfect for hiking (which is what I wanted it for). It won't weight you down or take up too much room in your pack. You can easily slip it into the pocket of your safari vest or cargo pants. It also has a lanyard, but the lanyard isn't particularly useful. It is too short, so any time you want to use the device you will have to mess with taking it off your neck and then putting it back on. If you want to carry it around your neck you should order a better lanyard to go with it.
The pre-installed base map is very simple. It only shows highways and major roads. That is not a problem, as it includes extra maps at no cost that are fantastic. I'm not talking about the ones you download, I'm talking about the Topo USA 7.0 maps. These maps have a lot of extra detail and are fine for getting around town.
For more detailed maps, including satellite and aerials, you can download them through DeLorme's Map Library. There are tons of maps to choose from there, and so far the coverage seems really good. I'm in rural Nevada and the maps from the DeLorme site are much more detailed that anything on Google Earth. This service is not free, but you receive a certificate worth $100 in free downloads, plus DeLorme offers an unlimited download service that is only $30 a year. One of the main reasons I wanted this one rather than a Garmin is because the maps were much, much more afforable.
Of course, when talking about the maps that brings us to the software. As has been mentioned elsewhere, the software is not at all user-friendly and the help files aren't much help. Be prepared to spend at least a day or two figuring out how the software works. I have taken a star off for this, but only one. The software, in my opinion, is definitely not a deal breaker. Once you figure it out it is very powerful. It allows you to make trails and cut custom maps to use when you are out hiking. You can also mark spots you have visited and add photos, which is pretty cool.
In order to take full advantage of the PN-20's features you need to get a few SD cards. The internal memory is not large enough to hold much information, and even if your map is small enough to fit it takes a long time to transfer the files through the USB cord. The unit I purchased directly from Amazon came with a 1 GB SD card. That really is not big enough. Fortunately, SD cards are cheap as chips. You can pick up a decent 4 GB card for $10 or less. So I recommend when you buy this device to throw a few SD cards into your cart along with it, and I recommend you spring for the 4GB cards.
The ability to use SD cards with it was a major selling point for me. It seems a lot of user want to just have larger onboard memory. I think that is kind of silly. Maps are huge files. In order to be able to store a decent amount of maps onboard this device would probably need to be about two times the size it is now. I would much rather have a smaller device that uses SD cards.
As I said at the beginning. I'm just getting used to my new GPSr. If I have any problems I will come back and update.
 Great hand held GPSr! I love it for hiking! December 5, 2008
Traveler (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Earthmate PN-20 has exceeded my hopes and expectations. We bought it for use while hiking and are not dissapointed at all! It can do so much that it will probably take us quite awhile to learn it all. The maps are much better than Garmins and the low price of downloading more is a even more of an advantage. While it is too slow for my taste in redrawing the maps for use in a vehicle, for hiking and biking it is more than what we need. Besides, with a screen as small as handhelds have, I wouldn't want to rely on them for vehicle use (we have the Nuvi 350 with a 4.5" screen and great software for vehicle use, so we are spoiled in that regard). If you have a need for speed spend more money and buy the new PN-40 which will give you the compass and some more. But if you want a very reasonably priced unit for geocaching, hiking or bicycling, and can walk (which will then allow the PN-20's compass to track)then go for this one. Are the unit and the map program easy to learn and use? No, but with all they are capable of that is a cheap price to pay.
 Earthmate GPS October 13, 2008
Dar Laker
My Earthmate GPS works great. The only thing I would change is the USB plug on the devise. It sometimes fails to make good contact and needs to be cleaned befor connection. I also would like to have control over the device odometer so I can match it up with the actual miles I have on my bike.
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