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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. 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
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
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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
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 | 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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Earthmate GPS PN-20 Accessories
 DELORME BIKE MOUNT FOR PN-20 RAM MOUNT
SanDisk Micro Secure Digital 2 GB Memory Card (SDSDQ-2048-A11M) Retail Package
Garmin Map 64 MB 60Csx With Barometric Altimeter & Compass
Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking
Garmin MapSource Topo U.S. 2008
DELORME WINDSHIELD MOUNT FOR PN-20 RAM MOUNT
Topo USA 7.0 West Edition
DELORME ATV MOUNT FOR PN-20 RAM MOUNT
Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium
North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer (North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer)
Earthmate GPS PN-20 Reviews
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. 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. My Earthmate GPS works great.
Excellent screen fully visible in full sunlight. Also, the unit will use SDHC cards up to 32 GB. I have navigation in my car and a low cost Garmin nuvi I use for driving when using rentals, but for all other uses this unit is substantially more complex in capabilities and benefits. A most versatile product for handheld use. I confirmed this with Delorme customer support before trying it.
I have been using Delorme software since Street Atlas 4.0 (1996) and their Earthmate GPS devices since they were released- unfortunately the software interface has barely changed since then and it's difficult to use when compared to much more intuitive mapping software like Google Maps/Earth, Microsoft Live Maps, and Mapquest. but then I picked up a boat. Overall I gave this 2 stars as I was disappointed on all accounts- I would have skipped on this purchase knowing what I know now. in researching products I was back at Topo USA 7 and from both the box of the product and the Delorme website you see it mention NOAA marine charts and I thought that this was the answer I needed, when I saw it packaged with a new Earthmate color screen GPS and considered myself lucky. I was not. Of course once the time came to put the chart on the GPS I was again stuck in what seemed like a much prolonged process of Topo7 making, saving, and then transferring the data to the device, it was close to another hour. In fact after buying Street Atlas 2007 last year and a car with a GPS built in I figured I would probably never buy or need Delorme software again.
Even after being installed the software is slow and "3D" mode whatever that is causes a fatal error, which is strange as Google Earth and other 3D software work just fine. Unfortunately none of the charts are included. I purchased the 1 chart I would use the most and the process was fairly straightforward after I gave them all my personal and credit card info.
Didn't matter too much, I wasn't interested in 3D, just those NOAA charts. the software came in and I guess I could have lived with the dated Delorme interface, but the program is a memory hog and took close to an hour to install on a decent Sony Windows XP laptop with a gig of ram. Further upsetting was the non-standard USB or miniUSB cord but a USB cable specific only to the Earthmate PN-20 so if it is lost or damaged you'll only be buying your replacement from Delorme.
It was able to get a lock when I turned it on in my living room near the window which was impressive. you must setup a web account and buy and download each chart- each one costing $10 and to cover say New York waterways in general would easily cost more than the device itself. The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is decent enough.
No where on the box or website did it mention you had to pay extra for these charts- which is strange since it did mention you had to pay extra for the aerial/satellite imagery. I was sad to see it used 2 AA batteries and not some sort of rechargeable.
I have been very happy with the Delorme products on my laptop. This is for use in a vehicle and the display on the PN-20 is too small for use in a vehicle. I have returned the PN-20 and will continue using my laptop. I have also been quite unhappy with other GPS devices like Garmin and TomTom, so I decided to try the PN-20.
Unuseable. Out of the box, the unit I got kept locking up and rebooting. Delorme suggested I upgrade to firmware 1.3, but the unit was already at that level so N/A. Very unstable.
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