REVIEWS:

Garmin eTrex Summit HC Review
(May 18, 2009 from Portable GPS Reviews, reviewing the latest GPS systems.)

The Garmin eTrex Summit HC is very popular among outdoor enthusiasts, and it's no wonder. The highly sensitive GPS receiver on the Summit HC offers peak performance in all types of environments and this unit comes with 24 megabytes of internal memory, a detailed basemap, a crisp color screen as well as an altimeter and an electronic compass.  

The WAAS-enabled receiver locates your position quicly and very precisely and can maintain its GPS location even in heavy tree cover and deep in canyons. So whether you are in the woods or in a city with tall buildings, the Garmin eTrex Summit HC helps you find your way.

The electronic compass that is built into the Summit HC gives you bearing info even when you are standing still and the barometric altimeter tracks barometric pressure changes so you will know your exact altitude. You can even use the altimeter to keep an eye on the changing weather.

The Summit HC's basemap contains rivers, lakes, interstates, cities, state and national highways and coastlines.

You can use the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software to add map details from Garmin's optional MapSource products.

You can save 500 waypoints, 50 routes and 10 saved tracks on the Summit HD. Besides appreciating its small size, outdoorsmen and boaters love the unique button layout. All of the buttons are on either side of this unit, so you can operate it with just one hand. There are just five buttons in total on the Summit HD-Page, Up, Down, Enter and Power and it is totally waterproof so it will survive a dunk in the water.  (back to top)

Garmin Foretrex 101 Review
(May 18, 2009 from Portable GPS Reviews, reviewing the latest GPS systems.)

The wrist-mounted GPS navigator, the Garmin Foretrex 101 is lighter than most sports watches and is perfect when canoeing, hang gliding, skiing or any other activity that requires that both of your hands be used. It is waterproof so it can withstand a drop in the river and it work in the pouring rain as well.  

You will never get lost, no matter where your adventures take you with the Foretrex 101. It keeps track of your path and shows it as a tiny dotted trail on the screen. Turn on the TracBack feature and you can easily trace your path back to where you started from. You are able to save locations in the memory as waypoints - up to 500 of them, so you will never get lost when trying to find your way back to any spot, such as your campsite or vehicle. You can create and store routes on the Garmin Foretrex 101 and this navigator has a trip computer on board that tells you sunrise and sunset times and offers you fishing and hunting information. You can connect the Foretrex 101 to your PC with the serial cable.

For boating or sailing competitions, you can set the timers to count down the starting sequence of a race and it will sound audible alarms when a certain amount of time has passed.  (back to top)

Garmin GPS 60 Review
(May 18, 2009 from Portable GPS Reviews, reviewing the latest GPS systems.)

If you are on a budget, but still want a great handheld navigator, take a good hard look at the Garmin GPS 60. The robust and waterproof Garmin GPS 60 is perfect for the value conscious outdoor enthusiast and offers you a bright LED backlight that makes it a cinch to find your way, even at night.  

The GPS 60 comes with one megabyte of memory so you can store all your points of interest and it comes pre-loaded with a worldwide city point database. Just locate the place you want to go and the unit will create a straight line route for you. The GPS 60 also has special geocaching features, outdoor and indoor games, an alarm clock, sunrise and sunset times and tells you when are the best times for hunting and fishing.

If you are new to GPS technology, don't worry because this Garmin is very easy to use. The GPS 60 comes with alarms for arrival, off-course, anchor drag and proximity waypoint. The unit is powered by two AA batteries and you get an incredible 28 hours of use, so you don't have to cut your adventures short.

The Garmin GPS 60 features both a Serial port connection and a USB port for versatility. You can transfer data via NMEA protocol with the serial port and the USB allows you to download to and from Garmin's programs.  (back to top)

Garmin GPSMAP 60 Review
(May 18, 2009 from Portable GPS Reviews, reviewing the latest GPS systems.)

When you venture out into the wilderness, having the Garmin GPSMAP 60 portable navigator along with you, you'll be sure to get to your desired location without a hitch and getting back to your car or base camp is a breeze when you take along this powerful navigator. The robust, rugged and waterproof GPSMAP 60 is a low cost navigator, highly reliable that guides you along no matter where your next adventure takes you.  

You are offered turn-by-turn directions with tone prompts to guide you along to your destination with the GPSMAP 60 and you're offered up to 28 hours of battery life, so no worries about having to cut your adventure short.

The Garmin GPSMAP 60 comes to you with 24 megabytes of internal memory for storing topographical, and marine and city street maps from the optional MapSource mapping software. Just locate the place that you want to visit, and the GPSMAP 60 will guide you there, whether on-road or off. This unit also offers indoor and outdoor games, geocaching features, an alarm clock, sunrise and sunset times, moon phase tables, the best times for fishing and hunting, plus a whole lot more.

The grayscale display on the Garmin GPSMAP 60 with a bright LED backlight is easy to read in sunlight and in the dark. Like the other Garmin navigators in the 60 series, this reliable navigator is very compact and lightweight with a very easy to use interface. It weighs a mere 5.4 ounces and is just 2.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches in size.  (back to top)

Garmin Rino 120 Review
(May 18, 2009 from Portable GPS Reviews, reviewing the latest GPS systems.)

No matter where you go, the Garmin Rino 120 will keep you in contact. This waterproof FRS/GMRS radio plus GPS navigator comes to you with a basemap, a voice scrambler and a vibrate mode that keeps you connected when out in the wilderness.  

This state-of-the-art navigator/two-way communicator provides you with two-way communication for up to two miles using FRS channels and up to 5 miles using GMRS channels. You can download driving, hunting, hiking or fishing maps to guide you, no matter what you are into.

The Rino 120 combine GPS features with a two-way radio that helps you keep track of other members in your group. By using the Rino's Position Reporting feature, you are able to send your precise location to the other members of your group who are carrying a Rino - they will see your location on the map page. You can also use the standard FRS/GMRS radio to communicated with other FRS/GMRS radios around the area.

Your radio signal can be scrambled by the Rino 120 for extra secure communications, so only your intended recipient gets the signal. When you want silence when out hunting, just switch the 120 to the vibrate mode so you won't disturb that big buck you have your sights on.  (back to top)