DeLorme PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator
UPDATE: Amazon has the Delorme Earthmate PN-60w available for pre-order now for $549.99 and the PN-60 for $399.99. They’re showing a May 1 availability date. Also, DeLorme has put up a blog post with new details, including screenshots of a new user interface.
We’ve got some big news for backcountry types today. DeLorme and Spot [...]
DeLorme Earthmate PN-30
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 is a stripped down version of the PN-40, bringing all the features of that popular model, except for the electronic compass and barometric altimeter. It includes the PN-40’s dual-core processor for fast map redraws and speedy menu navigation. You’ll find the two colors above available, as it comes in both [...]
Four great handheld GPS deals
REI.com has some great handheld GPS deals starting today and running through September 7. The first two are particularly attractive:
DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 for $259.99 (review)
DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 for $199.99 (review)
Garmin Edge 705 bundle for $519.99 (review)
Garmin eTrex Venture HC for $124.99 (review)
DeLorme Earthmate PN-30
UPDATE: I’ve posted a DeLorme PN-30 page, with links to reviews, etc.
It appears that DeLorme is on the verge of rolling out an intermediate model, the PN-30. This will be a lower cost alternative to their successful recent introduction, the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40. The PN-30 will basically be the same unit, minus the tri-axial [...]
DeLorme TOPO USA 8.0 imminent?
UPDATE: DeLorme is saying that this "time frame is not correct." No indication from them of a ship date though.
I thought this might interest you DeLorme PN-40 users out there. While it hasn’t been announced yet, Cabela’s is showing DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 as backordered but shipping within one week. Perhaps we’ll hear an [...]
DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 review
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 updates the PN-20, which was already one of the most innovative GPS receivers out there. Quite simply, the PN-40 rocks, adding the following new features:
A dual-core processor makes map redraws and menu navigation very fast, correcting the biggest flaw in the PN-20
Tri-axial electronic compass (meaning there is no need to hold [...]
DeLorme PN-40 RAM mount
UPDATE: Check out my hands-on review of the DeLorme PN-40.
While working on my DeLorme PN-40 review, I've also been testing a RAM mount for it on my bike. Bottom line — like most RAM mounts, it's rock solid. I tried a couple of different setups, including a new type of rail mount. Read on for [...]
Handheld GPS news briefs
It’s that time of year, when handheld GPS enthusiasts’ thoughts turn to tech toys the outdoors. Yes, spring will be here soon, very soon for some of us, and I’ve got a few goodies for those of you ready to hit the trail:
More free maps for your Garmin GPS
I don’t know who John M. is, [...]
DeLorme PN-40 in stock
UPDATE: Check out my hands-on DeLorme PN-40 review
Tiger GPS has the DeLorme PN-40 in stock for $349.95. That's $10 more than Amazon, but hey, Tiger GPS actually has it. Here's the link…
DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS with Topo 7.0 & 1GB SD Card with free shipping.
Amazon says they will have it tomorrow — maybe they [...]
More DeLorme PN-40 improvements forthcoming
UPDATE: Check out my hands-on DeLorme PN-40 review
DeLorme is previewing a bunch of new features, some of which are due in an upcoming firmware update for the PN-40:
Geocaching improvements
Send to GPS feature from Geocaching.com
A "Cache Register" widget (image above) for Mac and PC for creating geocache queries and sync them to PN-series devices.
PN-40s ship with [...]
