Comments on: DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20 http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/ GPS Reviews for Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and other GPS Systems Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:27:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Russ http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-72053 Russ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:57:43 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-72053 Recently wife and I rode our bicycles through Itasca state park on the very scenic bicycle trails that exist in the park. The trails venture through tall pines and somewhat dense forest canopy. I have the PN20 mounted on my bike and my wife has a Garmin Etrex Venture on her bike. To my surprise the Etrex continued to work whereas the PN20 lost signal many, many times during the ride. When you consider the price difference between these two units this is very difficult to understand. Recently wife and I rode our bicycles through Itasca state park on the very scenic bicycle trails that exist in the park. The trails venture through tall pines and somewhat dense forest canopy. I have the PN20 mounted on my bike and my wife has a Garmin Etrex Venture on her bike. To my surprise the Etrex continued to work whereas the PN20 lost signal many, many times during the ride. When you consider the price difference between these two units this is very difficult to understand.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-72032 Jeff Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:57:17 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-72032 Like I said I waisted my money.I only wanted the unit to find under water hazords. my friend has a lowrance that shows bridges and other structures under water. The PN-20 clearly will never do that Like I said I waisted my money.I only wanted the unit to find under water hazords. my friend has a lowrance that shows bridges and other structures under water. The PN-20 clearly will never do that

]]> By: Tim http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-71978 Tim Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:08:49 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-71978 I'm not certain what you mean. Topo maps provide elevation (contour lines) of land features. Since bodies of water are (mostly) flat then there is no data to show topographically. If you mean lake depth charts, then yes-- the PN-20 doesn't show lake depth charts. The PN-30 and PN-40 are compatible with Navionics lake depth charts which you can purchase as an accessory. I’m not certain what you mean. Topo maps provide elevation (contour lines) of land features. Since bodies of water are (mostly) flat then there is no data to show topographically. If you mean lake depth charts, then yes– the PN-20 doesn’t show lake depth charts. The PN-30 and PN-40 are compatible with Navionics lake depth charts which you can purchase as an accessory.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-71962 Jeff Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:43:26 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-71962 I purchased an Earthmate GPS PN-20 because of all the extras that came with it along with the excellent reviews it had posted at other web sites.To my dis-appointment I find that Delorme does not offer Topo maps for inland lakes.The only reason I wanted a GPS was for navigating lake Eufaula in eastern oklahoma.Looks like I waisted my money on this one. I purchased an Earthmate GPS PN-20 because of all the extras that came with it along with the excellent reviews it had posted at other web sites.To my dis-appointment I find that Delorme does not offer Topo maps for inland lakes.The only reason I wanted a GPS was for navigating lake Eufaula in eastern oklahoma.Looks like I waisted my money on this one.

]]> By: Chip http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-71666 Chip Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:25:23 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-71666 We are looking to get a GPS unit for geocaching and found your reviews of the PN-20 unit. We are also looking at the Garmin GPS 60-R. Both are factory serviced or refurbished units with comparable pricing. We also have developed a liking for hiking as well. Which unit do you think would fit our needs? Frankly, I am tired of reading reviews and want to make a choice soon. Thank you We are looking to get a GPS unit for geocaching and found your reviews of the PN-20 unit. We are also looking at the Garmin GPS 60-R. Both are factory serviced or refurbished units with comparable pricing.
We also have developed a liking for hiking as well.
Which unit do you think would fit our needs? Frankly, I am tired of reading reviews and want to make a choice soon.

Thank you

]]> By: Ken http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-69255 Ken Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:49:41 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-69255 I recently saw the Delorme PN-20 in a catalog & according to the catalog Topo USA 7.0 is already installed in it rather than the 6.0. I have ordered it & should recieve it in a week or so. I'm looking forward to using it & seeing just how easy it is for a tech dummy like me. LOL I recently saw the Delorme PN-20 in a catalog & according to the catalog Topo USA 7.0 is already installed in it rather than the 6.0. I have ordered it & should recieve it in a week or so. I’m looking forward to using it & seeing just how easy it is for a tech dummy like me. LOL

]]> By: Russ http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-67580 Russ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:54:58 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-67580 Hello A problem has developed with my two year old PN20 recently. The odometer will suddenly record extra mileage. Some times it is 25 miles, other times it will be over a 100 miles. One minute the odometer will read, for example, 8 miles and the next instant read 100 miles. This can happen under a clear sky or under tree cover and with fresh batteries. I'm wondering if this is what they all do and if there is a software fix available? I am very reluctant to go on serious hikes with this unit. ruko Hello

A problem has developed with my two year old PN20 recently. The odometer will suddenly record extra mileage. Some times it is 25 miles, other times it will be over a 100 miles. One minute the odometer will read, for example, 8 miles and the next instant read 100 miles. This can happen under a clear sky or under tree cover and with fresh batteries. I’m wondering if this is what they all do and if there is a software fix available? I am very reluctant to go on serious hikes with this unit.

ruko

]]> By: Richard http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-66430 Richard Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:51:25 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-66430 Yes I wish I had bought a PN-40. I think they released the PN-20 before it was properly tested and working well. All of us who bought the PN-20 helped them design the PN-40. I wonder if they would let me trade my PN-20 for a PN-40 plus a little cash? Has anyone out there done that? Still stumbiln with my PN-20, thanks for your comments, Richard Yes I wish I had bought a PN-40. I think they released the PN-20 before it was properly tested and working well. All of us who bought the PN-20 helped them design the PN-40. I wonder if they would let me trade my PN-20 for a PN-40 plus a little cash? Has anyone out there done that? Still stumbiln with my PN-20, thanks for your comments, Richard

]]> By: Richard http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-66428 Richard Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:49:19 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-66428 Yes I wish I had bought a PN-40. I think the released the PN-20 before it was properly tested and working well. All of us who bought the PN-20 helped them design the PN-40. I wonder if they would let me trade my PN-20 for a PN-40 plus a little cash? Has anyone out there done that? Still stumbiln with my PN-20, thanks for your comments, Richard Yes I wish I had bought a PN-40. I think the released the PN-20 before it was properly tested and working well. All of us who bought the PN-20 helped them design the PN-40. I wonder if they would let me trade my PN-20 for a PN-40 plus a little cash? Has anyone out there done that? Still stumbiln with my PN-20, thanks for your comments, Richard

]]> By: David http://www.gpsreview.net/delorme-earthmate-gps-pn-20/#comment-66424 David Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:43:52 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/?p=677#comment-66424 In my comment above, at the end of the first paragraph, I stated "that and the reasonably priced annual subscription tilted me toward the PN-20 over the Garmin." I should have said "tilted me toward the PN-40 over the Garmin." I now have a PN-40, not a PN-20. Perhaps the moderator can correct my typo so that this correction post is unnecessary. In my comment above, at the end of the first paragraph, I stated “that and the reasonably priced annual subscription tilted me toward the PN-20 over the Garmin.” I should have said “tilted me toward the PN-40 over the Garmin.” I now have a PN-40, not a PN-20. Perhaps the moderator can correct my typo so that this correction post is unnecessary.

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