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DeLorme PN-30

May 12, 2009 gps navigation 6 Comments

DeLorme is getting ready to release PN-30, and place it right between DeLorme PN-20 and DeLorme PN-40. It is already available on bunch of online retailers for back order. For those who are new – the PN series from DeLorme are handheld GPS receivers which can handle both street maps, topo maps, and even nautical charts.

Here are some of the features:

• Get full US street, road, and terrain detail included, no extra purchase
• Add color aerials, NOAA nautical charts, USGS topos for a comprehensive view of your location
• Bright-color daylight-readable screen
• 32-channels, fast dual-core processor
• WAAS-enabled
• SD card slot up to 32 GB
• Hunting/Fishing/Almanac/Tides

PN-40 is listed at $400, PN-30 will cost about $300, and PN-20 is listed $200. Makes it easy to remember how much you’ll pay.

DeLorme EarthMate PN-40 shipping next week

Nov 19, 2008 gps navigation Leave a comment

We’ve already talked about DeLorme EarthMate PN-40 but now we get the news that it will start shipping Thanksgiving week for $400 and they’ve already started taking orders.

The PN-40 is quite an impressive device with its dual processors, 32 channel GPS receiver, 3 axis electronic compass, and a sensitive barometric altimeter.

If you’re serious a outdoors person this maybe a great investment considering you can download unlimited amount of maps and other data for only $30/year such as aerial imagery, NOAA charts and USGS quads which can supplement the Topo USA’s road data and 3D terrain views.

DeLorme PN-40

Aug 20, 2008 gps navigation 4 Comments

We now have some details on the DeLorme PN-40 we talked about earlier this summer. It is expected to be available October 15th and has an MSRP of $399.95.

Included in the package are the Topo USA 7.0 software and a sample data download from the DeLorme Map Library. If you need more maps you can pay $30 for annual subscription which gives you unlimited access to USGS 7.5 minute quads, color aerial imagery, and NOAA nautical charts.

DeLorme PN-40 is a serious tool

Aug 6, 2008 fitness, gps navigation 1 Comment

DeLorme just launched a mini site for their advanced handheld GPS receiver Earthmate PN-40 and they’re giving away a shirt every week.

Here are the features of PN-40:

• Super high-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics
• Dual-core processor for rapid screen re-draws, even with large aerial imagery files
• 500 MB of onboard Flash memory (1 GB total hard drive)
• 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs when held in any position—while in motion or standing still
• Sensitive barometric altimeter for altitude readings
• Supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards—32 GB or higher
• 2.2″ 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen for clarity in any light conditions
• Topo USA 7.0 software with complete U.S topo and street maps included—no extra purchase required. Also displays USGS 7.5-min quads, aerial imagery, and NOAA nautical charts via online download from DeLorme

DeLorme Earthmate PN-40

Jun 25, 2008 gps navigation 3 Comments

DeLorme just announced Earthmate PN-40, their latest handheld GPS device which boasts a speedy dual core processor, a new GPS receiver chipset, and spacious 500MB internal flash memory which can be extended upto 32GB thanks to the SDHC card support.

Expected to hit the market as early as fall of this year Eartmate PN-40 really focused on delivering high speed map redraws…

As an example, I’ve been driving with high resolution color aerial imagery displayed on my device and have been tracking at a scale of 80 ft (very high detail) and haven’t noticed any lag time in map redraws… and that was traveling over 40 mph. While the color aerial imagery was impressive on the PN-20, I was never satisfied with the redraw time for imagery when traveling much faster than an average bike ride.

Here are the rest of the features:

• Super high-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics delivers near-instantaneous signal acquisition and ConstantLock™ satellite retention
• Dual-core processor for rapid screen re-draws, even with large aerial imagery files
• 500 MB of onboard Flash memory (1 GB total hard drive)
• 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs when held in any position—while in motion or standing still
• Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings
• Supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards—32 GB or higher
• USB 2.0 data transfer to internal memory or SD card in device
• More detailed onboard base map data for the U.S., now with secondary and connector roads (along with major highways and thoroughfares for the entire world)
• 2.2″ 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen for clarity in any light conditions
• Topo USA 7.0 software with complete U.S topo and street maps included—no extra purchase required. Also displays USGS 7.5-min quads, aerial imagery, and NOAA nautical charts via online download from DeLorme

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Street Atlas USA 2009

Apr 7, 2008 gps navigation, software 2 Comments

DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-40 debuted today with its Teseo chipset and 3D cockpit view which also marked the announcement of Street Atlas USA 2009 DVD and Street Atlas USA 2009 PLUS DVD. Both versions, as well as LT-40 GPS receiver support UMPC’s says DeLorme which is nothing more than saying “this camera supports YouTube”.

However there are some real new features one of which being the NavMode option. NavMode has a more sleek GUI and offers a 3D view. In addition, the LT-40 has something called a ConstantLock Signal Retention where signals as weak as -159dBm are routinely acquired and maintained without sacrificing positional accuracy while STMicroelectronics’ and DeLorme’s Kalman filtering maintains its fix even amid tall buildings, and in high radio frequency (RF) areas.

Street Atlas USA 2009 DVD is already available for sale for $70 and Street Atlas USA 2009 PLUS DVD for $100.

DeLorme announces GPS LT-40

Jan 5, 2008 gps navigation 7 Comments

Digital mapping and software company DeLorme today announced a new, next generation GPS receiver for laptop PC’s called GPS LT-40. The new receiver uses the STMicroelectronics Teseo chipset which promises great accuracy even in urban environments.

This new Teseo chipset is apparently one of the most sensitive receivers out there handling signals as weak as -159dBm and has a fancy ConstantLock signal retention feature.

LT-40 will be available this April for $70 but it will also include Street Atlas USA 2009 which predicts where new roads will be built in the next year. The software also has some nice features such as responding to voice commands, and giving voice directions including pronouncing street names.

new Garmin Topo Maps

Sep 26, 2007 garmin, gps navigation, software 4 Comments

GPS Information did a side by side comparison of Garmin USA Topo and the new Topo 2008, again from Garmin.

The most obvious difference is that you can now use shading to give your map a 3D look, making it easier for your eyes to comprehend the landscape. The new maps are constructed from DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data instead of a digitized version of the USGS Topo maps which was used for the older USA Topo maps.

Other differences include street names, less vectors, and contour intervals. Check out the source for more details which by the way also has comparisons with maps from other companies such as Lowrance, Magellan, DeLorme, etc…

Earthmate GPS BT-20

Mar 26, 2007 bluetooth, gps navigation, software Leave a comment

Earthmate last week introduced a new bluetooth GPS receiver called BT-20. The device aims to add GPS navigation functionality to laptops or other handheld devices such as mobile phones or PDAs. If the other device has no bluetooth, don’t worry. You can also hook up BT-20 via USB. You may think $170 maybe too much for a bluetooth GPS receiver these days but keep in mind this one comes bundled with Street Atlas USA 2007 PLUS DVD software. The PC-based software works with Vista (Windows 2000 and XP too) and includes a handheld device application.

Street Atlas USA 2007 provides maps of USA and Canada and comes with over 4 million points of interests. The software can do voice guidance (text-to-speech too), and has voice recognition so you can keep your hands on the wheel.

Earthmate probably had some space left over on the DVD so they decided to throw in 120 million residential and business phone listings in the U.S. and Canada as well. These addresses can also be incorporated into driving routes.

Earthmate GPS PN-20

Jan 19, 2007 gps navigation, tracking 2 Comments

DeLorme just last week introduced a compact, handheld GPS device called GPS PN-20 which includes Topo USA maps, USGS 7.5 minute Quad-Maps, DOQQ aerial imagery, Sat-10 color imagery, and finally U.S street maps. However the only thing that comes pre-installed on the device is the world base map (not very exciting) but you do get free downloads from their site – as much as you can fit into the 75MB onboard flash memory or any SD card you can find since there’s an SD card slot inside the GPS PN-20.

Here are some more specs and features:

• IPX-7 waterproof standard, impact-resistant rubberized housing
• New high-sensitivity NMEA-compliant 12-channel GPS receiver with low-power baseband and RF chipset
• STMicroelectronics chip technology with SiGE front-end and DeLorme firmware for faster acquisition times and outstanding signal retention
• Proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced GPS accuracy
• 75 MB available internal flash memory for user-uploaded maps
• Uses 2 AA batteries
• Sharp high-resolution 2.2″ Transflective TFT color display (220 x 176 pixels)
• SD card slot for up to 2 GB additional map storage (SD card not included)
• Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 waypoints per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
• Dimensions: 2.43″ W x 5.25″ H x 1.5″ D
• Weight: 5.12 ounces

Earthmate GPS PN-20 is already available from Delorme’s site for $370.