DeLorme EarthmateUSB GPS Receiver
How many of you have laptops mounted in your rigs? Our Project Grand Caddy has had a Panasonic Toughbook in it for some time and, when equipped with this receiver, has always kept us going on the right path.The Earthmate LT-20 is the newest addition to DeLorme's Earthmate group. This small, yellow GPS is a WAAS-enabled receiver with DeLorme's proprietary Kalman filter for second-to-none accuracy and speedy acquisition. The LT-20 also features a 12-channel, low-power chipset with a cold start time of less than 45 seconds and advanced, high-sensitivity technology providing improved GPS tracking in weak-signal conditions. In addition to laptops, the LT-20 can also be used on a number of today's popular handheld devices, including Bluetooth-enabled PDAs.
Garmin GPS 18
Another great way to navigate with your vehicle-mounted laptop is by hooking up the Garmin GPS 18 unit. It features a 12-parallel-channel, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver available in either serial or USB 2.0 full-speed versions, and it comes with an integrated magnetic base. The hockey-puck-like receiver is 2.4 inches in diameter and weighs under a pound, making it a great choice when space and weight are a concern. You can also order your unit with the optional cigarette lighter adapter or even a bare power wire to try your own custom wire configuration.The GPS 18 comes with Garmin's GPS software disks, which automatically provide turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts to get you safely to your destination. The software alone is an outstanding deal. Map details include highways, interstates, business and residential roads, with turn restrictions, speed categories, and other navigation features. It also features more than five million points of interest, including restaurants, lodging, attractions, shopping, emergency services, post offices, and more.
Garmin GPSMAP 60CS
Garmin loaned us a pair of 60CS units awhile back and we did not want to return them. On our trip to Moab, they were a breath of fresh air as we used them to get us from trailhead to riverbed. The GPSMAP 60CS is lightweight and waterproof and uses a 256-color, highly reflective display to provide easy viewing in almost any lighting condition. The TFT technology used provides excellent viewing while maximizing battery life (up to 30 hours under typical use).The 60CS is packed with extra features, including rapid automatic route calculation, an integrated outdoor calendar, a dedicated geocaching mode, and indoor/outdoor GPS games that turn the outdoors into a giant gameboard. In addition to the numerous standard features, the 60CS offers an electronic compass and barometric altimeter for highland adventures. These sensors, when combined with GPS technology, provide enhanced bearing and elevation readings.
Garmin GPSMAP 76
The GPSMAP 76 from Garmin features a large, high-resolution LCD display for an accurate image of your location and your intended destination. It also has a 12-channel WAAS GPS receiver for topnotch tracking in nearly any outdoor environment. Through the various screens available, you can keep track of your position on a moving map along with important information such as speed, heading, and distance. The display and keypad are both backlit for nighttime use as well.The 76 has a built-in basemap showing highways, interstates, and railroads, along with a general outline of lakes, rivers, coastlines, and marine navigational aids for the entire U.S. It will also accept up to 8 MB of downloaded map data from Garmin's line of optional MapSource CD-ROMs, including topographic detail, residential street information, and points of interest such as restaurants, lodging, and attractions.
Magellan eXplorist 100 North America
The pocket-sized eXplorist 100 recreational GPS receiver is both powerful and affordable. The eXplorist 100 features TrueFix technology, which takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss, and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters. The unit's incredible versatility allows you to save your trail logs and over 500 points of interest. Its easy, one-button operation makes the eXplorist 100 a popular choice among those new to the handheld GPS market. It also comes loaded with several languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, and Norwegian.