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List Price: $399.99
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 110

Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 6

MPN: AE-007985-201
Model: AE-7985-201
UPC: 019916005696
EAN: 0019916005696
ASIN: B001FVLTNA

Release Date: November 21, 2008
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Features:
  • 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset; dual-core processor for blazing-fast performance
  • 500 MB of available onboard Flash memory; support for high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB
  • 3-axis electronic compass; Barometric altimeter
  • 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
  • Fast USB 2.0 data transfers to in-device SD card--no external card reader required

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
DeLorme's blazing fast, feature-rich handheld GPS - built upon the PN-20's rock-solid design for unbeatable reliability in challenging outdoor conditions. Topo USA 7.0 software with complete U.S. topo and street maps included - no extra purchase required. Download data directly to SD card while in the receiver Fast 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) 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen for clarity in any light conditions Pre-loaded secondary and connector roads (US only) Pre-loaded worldwide highway / major road base map Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track) Holds up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints Holds up to 50 routes Topo USA 7.0 software included - no extra purchase required Displays aerial imagery, 7.5-minute USGS Quads, and NOAA nautical charts Dimensions - Width 2.43 x Height 5.25 x Depth 1.5

Amazon.com
The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options including up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA topographic maps, color aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-min. topographic quad maps, and NOAA nautical charts.

The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options. Click to enlarge.

With its 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and DeLorme ConstantLock technology, the PN-40 acquires satellite signals quickly and retains them in the most challenging GPS environments. Map and imagery displays are lightning-quick thanks to a powerful dual-core processor.

A three-axis electronic compass can be used with the PN-40 held in any position, while a barometric altimeter provides reliable altitude readings. The on-board base map includes major highways and thoroughfares worldwide plus secondary and connector roads in the U.S. Detailed U.S. street and topo maps can be selected from the included Topo USA software.

The PN-40 holds up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints, 50 routes, and 10 tracks. All can be easily received from or sent to the included Topo USA software. The device displays both road and trail routes automatically generated using Topo USA. Road routes and direct (point-to-point) routes also can be generated on the PN-40.

Available onboard Flash memory totals 500 MB and the PN-40 also supports high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB. The 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen provides clarity in any light conditions including direct sunlight. The PN-40 is WAAS-enabled, waterproof to IPX-7 standards, comes in a rugged, impact-resistant rubberized case, and weighs just over five oz.

A Complete Out-of-the-box Solution:
Unlike other GPS receivers that require additional map data purchases, the PN-40 comes with up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA mapping software in the package. This is the full version of Topo USA, with all its desktop and GPS capabilities included. Also in the package: East, Central, and West regional DVDs with detailed U.S. street and topo maps by state or region; a 1-GB SD card--ideal for large map and imagery transfers; a detailed user manual, a Quick Start Guide, and two AA batteries. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets and then a new $29.95 Map Library annual subscription plan is offered for unlimited data downloads.

The serious GPS alternative.

Serious Performance

  • New--Blazing-fast, high-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset
  • New--Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws, even with large aerial imagery files and multiple maps layers
  • 360 raster rotation sets the PN-40 apart from other common GPS handhelds. With 360 rotation road, building, and other images really are on your left or right as you look at the map and walk, bike or drive
  • New--3-axis electronic compass with included accelorometer performs when held in any positionÑwhile in motion or standing still
  • New--Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings
  • WAAS-enabled for accuracy within 3 meters
  • New--Now supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included maps discs

Serious Maps

  • Included. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It's all in the box.
  • Also Included: Sample Certificate. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets. Take a "test drive" with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map, NOAA Nautical Charts, and more..
  • And for Only $29.95! Then, once you're convinced, subscribe to the NEW DeLorme Map Library for only $29.95 per year. Get all the USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery to layer WITH your topo and street maps for only $29.95! No hidden charges.

Serious Tough

  • The PN-40 is waterproof to the IEC 529 IPX7 standard
  • Designed to function in high-humidity environments, including consistent humidity levels over 90%, and in the rain
  • The PN-40 has been rigorously tested to function in high-vibration conditions such as off-road driving
  • Operating temperature range for the PN-40 is -20 degrees C to +75 degrees C. The PN-40 should function in extreme cold as well as rapidly-changing temperature environments

What's in the Box

  • The Rugged Earthmate GPS PN-40 handheld GPS receiver with pre-loaded worldwide highway and major road base map

  • DeLorme PN-40 Edition Topo USA 7 software with complete hybrid U.S. topographic and street-level detail

  • Certificate for $40 worth of sample supplementary data downloads

  • USB data-transfer cable for PC-GPS data exchanges

  • A convenient neck lanyard

  • 2 AA Energizer alkaline batteries

  • Getting Started Guide

  • Comprehensive owners' manual

  • Serious Tool Sticker

Serious Value

  • No one else offers COMPLETE U.S. hybrid, routable Topographic and Street maps WITH your initial purchase
  • In addition, for the extremely low price of $29.95 annually, subscribe to the DeLorme Map Library of downloads for all the USGS 7.5-minute Quads, NOAA nautical charts, and Hi-Resolution Aerial Imagery you want. All downloads are accessed through the convenient NetLink tab of your DeLorme software

Serious Quality, Service & Support

And as if the PN-40, Included Topo and Detailed Street Map and the huge values of the MapLibrary Subscription were not enough, you get serious DeLorme quality:
  • Renowned DeLorme-Quality Maps
  • Quality Geospatial Engineering
  • Quality Hardware Engineering
  • Quality U.S.-Based Customer Service
  • Quality U.S.-Based Technical Support and Open Online GPS User Forms

What Else Should I Know?

High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and updated DeLorme firmware for amazing signal acquisition and retention, map scrolling and redraw--even with multiple layers of imagery, topo and street maps.

Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included with ALL PN-40 Purchases

Click for U.S. Street & Topographic Map samples.

Click for World Base Reference Map samples.

Click for USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map samples.

Click for NOAA Nautical Chart samples.

Click for Color Aerial Imagery samples.

Click for Color Satellite Imagery samples.

Click for DOQQ Aerial Imagery samples.

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.

Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange routes, tracks and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers).

Extensive On-Device Memory
1-GB of internal flash memory available in addition to the pre-loaded 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.

Don't Forget--Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included with ALL PN-40 Purchases

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

The DeLorme World Base Reference Map

  • Preloaded on the Earthmate GPS PN series
  • 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

Sample Map Library Downloads
Each purchase comes with a Certificate for $40 worth of FREE Supplementary Data Downloads

Use Your FREE Supplementary Data Certificate, or a Map Library Subscription for Any of These Map and Imagery Types:

USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps

  • Download through the Topo USA NetLink tab--Use your FREE Data Download Dollars
  • Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-40, as needed
  • The authentic scanned USGS 7.5-minute paper quad maps
  • Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features

NOAA Nautical Charts

  • The complete set of U.S. waterway available, including the Great Lakes, Alaska, and Hawaii
  • Include numerous aids to navigation, water depths, water body names, hazards, and more
  • Great for taking along on boating trips, island explorations, and trips ashore

High-Resolution Color Aerial Imagery

  • Available for many U.S. States and select U.S. Cities
  • Detailed, color, aerial imagery
  • Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
  • Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features

Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery

  • 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

B&W DOQQ (Digital Orthoquads) Aerial Imagery

  • Detailed, black & white, aerial 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

Earthmate GPS PN-40 Screen Images

USGS 7.5-min. Quads
Wide-ranging USGS quad detail
Geocaching
Hiking in the White Mountains
Color Aerial Imagery
Following a Route to a Geocache
Navigating a Route on Water
On-the-job usage
Color City Imagery
Jefferson Memorial
Jacobs Field, Cleveland
Space Needle, Seattle
Topo USA
Hunting and Fishing
Mountain Bike Trails
Places of Interest
Hybrids
Imagery, Contours, Detail
Cell Tower Location
Pleasant Mountain Summit
Glacier National Park
Functions
Barometric Altimeter
Electronic Compass
Trip Information
Sun/Moon
Tides
Hunting/Fishing
Data Layering
Satellite Acquisition
Driving Directions



Customer Reviews:   Read 7 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars No better GPSr for off-road use!!!   January 4, 2009
B. Roberts
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

If you're looking for a handheld GPSr unit for off-road use, you won't find a better, more cost-effective product.

I'd been researching to buy a new GPSr unit for two years. During that period, a couple of the major manufacturers announced new lines that really got my hopes up, but turned out to be disappointments upon release. (No names here; if you've done your homework you know which units I'm talking about). I'd about decided to go with the tried & true Garmin 60 Csx when I started seeing some buzz about the DeLorme PN-40. The more I looked into it, the more it became apparent that this was the unit to get.

I have had zero problems with this unit. Sure, the included Topo 7 Mapping software has a learning curve but that's what you would expect for a product having the advanced capabilities which it has. Also I have seen complaints that the display screen is smaller than some other manufacturers units. I decided I would rather have a screen that was more readable under various conditions than a bigger screen that was less readable.

But the two deal makers for this unit were the $29.95 annual map subscription (USGS quads, color and b&w aerials, satellite, coastal, etc. images) and the EXCELLENT DeLorme users forum. The maps I have already downloaded would cost me hundreds (going on thousands) of $$ if I had to buy them individually; and whenever I've been confused or had a question about how to do something with the unit, it's always been answered on the forum. BTW, DeLorme staff actively participates in the forum; find another brand doing that!

An earlier review said they were disappointed because the unit didn't show trails. Not sure what they were talking about; the USGS topo quads are the same as the paper 1:24k quads, so all trails shown on topo quads are shown. (The base map on the unit obviously doesn't include that level of detail for the whole USA; I'm sure it would require multiple tetrabytes! You import to the GPSr the areas that you want.)

Anyway, I could go on forever but bottom line - I couldn't be happier with this unit!



1 out of 5 stars Unhappy with PN-40   December 26, 2008
Ivan R. Keup (Odem, TX)
1 out of 9 found this review helpful

Received unit 12-15-08. Very steep learning curve for the included TOPO-7 software. In side by side comparisons with a Garmin Etrex Summit HC, the Garmin is consistently more accurate. After a few days the unit started locking up when connected via USB to a computer. Found the 8 pin connector had 3 pins with weakend springs. Connector is poorly designed.


4 out of 5 stars Works as an odometer, frustrating though   December 26, 2008
Ronald W. Hansen
0 out of 10 found this review helpful

I bought this thinking hiking trails would be on the maps that I install. This is not the case. Disappointment #1. I get the topo software on the computer and think I can download maps from there onto the PN40. I tried for a couple hours and gave up. My wife tried for a few more hours and gave up. Now I use it a pedometer basically since there are no maps for where we walk. Also several streets on the maps are wrong, showing streets leading where there are none and have never been. If you follow the streets on the maps, you'll be going through vacant fields and several fenced yards. Everything I try does not work or I fight it for several frustrating attempts, then next time back to square 1. Even using as a pedometer it's not working exactly correctly, for example I reset, then walked 3.2 miles in 45 minutes and it showed my average was 3.5mph. This is not correct as I'm relatively sure at the pace I walk I would cover more than another 0.3 miles in 15 additional minutes time. So to summarize I'll still rate it a 4 but I'm very disappointed really.


4 out of 5 stars Better Then Most   December 21, 2008
Gadget Finder
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is a nice little unit. I especially like the ability to download color satellite photos to overlay them on your topo map. I had purchased one of the first TOPO DVD and enojoyed using. I was a little disapointed that not much has changed in version 7.0 execpt of the ability to down load overlays. The electronic compass is not to bad but it did take a couple of attempts to calibrate correctly in order to work properly. The biggest problem I see with the unit is it's battery life. I had put new batteries in the unit a couple of days earlier and used it for a short period of time to establish my home location, downloaded some satellite images of the area I was going to be hunting and I thought I was ready to go. However, as I got to my spot in the dark the low battery indicator came on. I had to power down the unit hoping some of the battery would came back to get me back to my car. It did but it was a little nerve racking because I had forgotten my backup compass. If taking the unit to an area you're not farmiliar with make sure you print a map from the TOPO program and bring a backup compass or carry lots of batteries with you.


5 out of 5 stars Powerful and fast GPS loaded with easy-to-use features!   December 16, 2008
Jeffrey Hickman
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I have owned other GPS units and this one is by far the best I have ever owned. I primarily use it for geocaching but I also use it for routing and POI. The user input buttons are very intuitive. Much easier to use than previous GPS units I have owned. The buttons are so intuitive that I didn't even have to open the manual. This GPS is fast to acquire satellites. The screen scrolls and adjusts smoothly and is easy to read. The layered mapping is a very good concept and works very well. Albeit Google satellite map imagery are of higher resolution and can be zoomed in further the downloadable color DOQQ satellite maps are usable and sufficient for a portable GPS device. The included Topo USA 7 software is very powerful but can be (at first) a little daunting to use. It is not intuitive and will require an occasional help file to use. While not necessary, you can download additional layered maps using the Netlink tab within the software. It's too bad that the maps you are requesting to download are not available for download in real-time. You have to wait (the next day) for Delorme to email you when they are ready to be downloaded. Managing geocaches, maps, routes, and waypoints using Topo USA 7 is very powerful and useful. The included DVD sections of the USA are great for POI. Once loaded on the GPS, searching for a POI near your location is very fast and easy to navigate. You can even search for POI near other waypoints! Nice!

Pros:
Fast
Easy to read
Easy to use
Layered mapping
Powerful software
Easy to manage geocaches, waypoints, etc.

Cons:
Unintuitive software
Speaker could be louder
You have to wait to download additional layered maps


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