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Expedition Digital Compass

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: Timex


Had it for a few weeks now, seems to work good. It did freak out for a second a few days after I got it by completely reseting itself... screen went blank for a sec, then came back. Everything works fine though. If you never calibrated a digital compass, then I can see how it could be frustrating. Also, of course the compass needs to be recalibrated every so often. If I really needed to rely on this compass to get me somewhere, I'd recalibrate it every couple of hours. But just for the gee-whiz factor of having a compass watch I do it once a week or so... or whenever I want a somewhat accurate heading.

Setting digital Compass:
Go outside away from anything metal. Start the little calibrate option holding the compass level ... Read More:

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Garmin Oregon 400C 3-Inch Touchscreen Handheld GPS Unit with BlueChart g2 Coastal Charts

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: Garmin


This is not a chart plotter. You can not arrange a series of points on a chart and connect them to a route. You can arrange a series of points then go to a list (without the benefit of a chart) and string together a route from the list. Not what mariners want IMHO.

Because this product is not really made for marine navigation, it is a nice toy but worthless to mariners. Your first clue should be that the word CHART appears nowhere on this product. It does say map though!

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Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: GolfBuddy GPS Rangefinder

August 15, 2008
This is not a chart plotter. You can not arrange a series of points on a chart and connect them to a route. You can arrange a series of points then go to a list (without the benefit of a chart) and string together a route from the list. Not what mariners want IMHO.

Because this product is not really made for marine navigation, it is a nice toy but worthless to mariners. Your first clue should be that the word CHART appears nowhere on this product. It does say map though!

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Earthmate GPS PN-20

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: DeLorme

May 31, 2007
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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Gps Golf Guru

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: Assistant Pro Inc.


I did lots of research and review reading before I settled on this GPS and I'll tell you folks, I couldn't be happier. I just got a chance to use it this past weekend at my favorite local course, (which was already available for download), I was amazed at the accuracy of the map. I could count down as I walked towards the green, as my foot touched the fringe the Guru said 0 yards to the front of the green. Every time my ball landed near one of the course yardage markers I checked to see if the Guru agreed and it was always "spot on the money". About the product support. There is another local Golf course that I play several times a season that I wanted to have a map for. I put in a request on Friday evening. The following Monday I got an email stating that my ... Read More:

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uPro Golf GPS

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: uPro

July 20, 2008
I only play a moderate amount of golf and living in New England definitely reduces the local golf season to around six months. So it took me a while before I comitted to buying a GPS or rangefinder. The important things to me were 1) size, 2) ease of use, 3) accuracy and 4) overall lowest cost (aka, best value). At first I leaned towards the rangefinders but they are really bulky and a real pain for me to use especially when there is no line of sight. A GPS was my next option but I was very wary of annual "membership" fees. Also GPS technology keeps improving and I didn't want to buy the latest thing only to find out in three months that something much better had come out.

The uPro GPS addressed all my issues. First of all, it is hands-down the most ... Read More:

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Garmin GPSMAP 60C 56MB Handheld GPS

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: Garmin


I have been useing this item since 2004 with my company and i decided to bye one for my own.

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TomTom GO 910 4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: TomTom


I got a Tom Tom 910 for Christmas. I used it when I traveled out of town. I really loved it, but I put it away and didn't use it for a few months because I didn't go anywhere.

When I needed it it wouldn't start. I reset it. I charged it. I reset it again. Called Tom Tom customer service. They made me reset and recharge and then told me the battery was dead. They said that I could return it for repair, and I asked how much would that cost. Answer - more than a new unit! I asked if I could buy a battery and they said the battery COULD NOT BE CHANGED!!!!!!!! So basically I used it a couple of dozen times and then threw it out.

I won't buy another GPS that has a permanent battery.

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Mypal A696 Wifi GPS

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: Asus


This is a great PDA. Period. It is not perfect, of course, but the combination of features is just awesome and it actually works as advertised. Here are some noteworthy observations (strictly subjective):

- It came with the latest version of Windows Mobile 6 installed.
- The screen is excellent, both in color and sharpness.
- Applcation speed is also excellent.
- WiFi set-up was easy and works very well (range wise) in my (fairly big) house; have to try it in a public place yet.
- MP3 capability is good; my dedicated MP3 player is better, of course, not to mention my home stereo ... which I won't be hauling around like this PDA all the time, thank you very much.
- The GPS module works fine; first, I thought it was not powerful enlough, ... Read More:

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Garmin Rino 110 Handheld GPS Navigator and 2-Way Radio

Childrens Toy Shop > Electronics > GPS and Navigation
from: Garmin


I thought this is what I wanted, now I'm not so sure.

I bought it for a few reasons;

I sail and wanted to be able to call for help if I needed to but there is no chanel 16 (help channel)on this unit.

I also wanted the gps so I could find my way back in the fog. despite reading the two booklets and playing with the unit I'm still cant seem to figure out how to use it.

So, I'm now looking for a proper marine radio so I can call for help.

I guess this old sea dog is just too old to figure out this new tech stuff