northsnowshoe
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OK, so in my quest for a greener lifestyle, I would like to go paperless...
If you have recently upgraded or if you have a spare laying around gathering dust...
let's talk!
Does not have to be pretty as long as it works!
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Excellent condition (only 10 months old) - have too many GPS units and don't use this one enough...
Delorme Earthmate PN-40
- Topo 8 software
- 8 pin/USB cord
- standard 32MB SD card
- lanyard, original box
RAM-Mount Cradle
- http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/Pa...85/Default.aspx
Delorme Nylon Case
- http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtd...p;section=10095
Delorme Travel Kit
- 1300 mAh Li-ion battery pack w/ charger (AC & 12V adaptors)
- 8 pin/mini-USB connector
- USB/mini-USB cord w/ AC & 12V adaptors
- screen protectors
- case
$275
- includes free USPS priority shipping within US
- paypal for payment
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I just purchased a new Oregon 200 and wanted to know what type of rechargeable batteries work best for GPS units. Does anyone have any suggestions or types that have worked well for them?
I have an Oregon 300 and have been using Duracell 2650mAh rechargeable batteries. I'm very pleased with their performance so far. They are fairly new and I hope they stay this strong for a couple of years. Anyway I've been real happy with the Duracells so far. Work great.
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I posted this in the Delorme website as well.
I just purchased a 1 year subscription for Delorme imagery downloads for $19.95 plus $2.25 shipping from J & R Music, through Amazon.com. Their website is http://www.jr.com/delorme-mapping/pe/DLB_00562/
It took 10 days to get to me, but that's the only downside to this deal I can see. Once you get the card, you plug in the 15 digit code into your Delorme mapping program (I have Topo 8). Then it works the same as a code you get by email directly from Delorme. It allows you continuing downloads for a year, from the time you put in the code. It's also the same imagery available.
I can find no expiration date on the card, so if you currently have a subscription, I suppose you can use the card when your subscription runs out.
Just a heads-up to my fellow cheap-skates!
THANKS!! But, as tempting as that offer is, I am more than happy to send my money to DeLorme. Not sure if tis offer is with DeLorme's permission...
J&R is an excellent company to deal with. I have bought from them several times and have had no problems. They have a no questions asked 30 day return policy on most items. ( which I have used lately.) I would not hesitate to buy the subscription from them. Thanks to cliptwings for the heads-up on a good deal for those of us that may want a map subscription.
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I'm sitting here at my computer and I'm loading aerial photos into my new Delorme PN-40. How cool is that? So now the geocaches that are loaded into my GPSr show up overlaid onto the aerial photos. Before I even head out to find a cache I've got a good idea of what the area looks like and potential obstacles I'll encounter when I arrive at my parking spot. Speaking of parking there won't be anymore of the driving around all sides of a park trying to find the parking lot, just check out the aerial photo and it's easy to spot them and then I go straight to it which means with the time I save I can use to find more caches. Yep, I'm in love with my PN-40! Now I've just got to think of a name for her!
Here's another cool thing about getting the aerial photos installed in my GPSr, I did it without having to read the owners manual for either my GPSr or the Topo 8 software. I'm sure sooner or later I'll run across the steep learning curve that others said there is, but at least as far as loading maps and using the imagery library it's a piece of cake. I'll admit it took me about an hour to figure it out, but for a non-tech savvy person like me to figure it out that quickly I'd say that's pretty cool!
Thanks to everybody that's shared their opinions on the PN series and convinced me that it was in fact the best option for me and my budget.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!You made a good decision buying the PN-40. It is a great GPSr for geocaching, especially with aerial photos loaded on it. I guess I'd have to say I love mine to. Good luck geocaching.
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Put in larger SD card.
All US Topo maps now loaded on it.
Still for sale.
What Topo maps are installed? Magellan or AccuTerra, and what scale (1:24,000 or 1:100,000). Does the Triton 1500 do paperless geocaching. Can you downloada Pocket Query's directly to the 1500? Thanks for any info you can supply.
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When the Oregon is connected to your MAC it should show up as new volume. Simply unzip the attachment in the pocket query email, copy the two gpx files into /Garmin/GPX on the Oregon volume and restart the Oregon. They should show up under geocaches.
Yup, thats exactly what I do and it works every time.
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I have noticed that once I upgraded to 3.10 (from the last alpha firmware) the compass and distance to the cache go bonkers over heavy tree cover on hilly terrain. It would jump from 15' to 45' to 65' to 34' and all around. I live in flat Florida, but did the upgrade well visiting and caching in Hilly Washington state. I am not 100% if I am just not used the way GPSrs behaves in hilly terrain with dense tree cover or my GPSr is just lazy and likes flat terrain, but it seemed to get worse after the upgrade. My 60csx was jumpy but not crazy bonkers jumpy. I wonder how the Oregon will act once I am back caching in FL?
My Oregon 300 with 3.10 update has the same problem. When out geocaching, even under light tree cover, the compass and distance to cache jump all over the place. Hope Garmin can fix this problem soon or I'm going to sell the Oregon and get a Lowrance Endura.
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can I ask, what kind did you get???
I'm trying out a Oregon 300. Not very happy with this unit either, when under tree cover and geocaching. Compass seems to go crazy when you get close to the cache. (using software v. 3.10 and compass calibrated).I looked at a Lowrance Endura Out & Back yesterday at a local store and was very impressed. Nice bright screen and good feature set. If it works well under tree cover, I will go with it. I have had two Lowrance models before and loved them. They seem to be less flakey than Garmin units. (Don't have or need constant updates to software and hardware).
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I am looking to get my first GPS and came across this one. It has all the maps in it already (street and topo). Does anybody else use a nuvi??? how versitile are these??
thanks
The Nuvi is a great auto GPS. However, I just returned a Nuvi 500. It worked great in the car, but not so good under tree cover when geocaching. The compass was all over the place. Not very good reception under tree cover, otherwise a good unit out in open areas.
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Garmin Oregon 300 For Sale. $255
Like New - Screen is Flawless.
Original Packing and Accessories.
4GB Sandisk Micro SDHC Card Installed !
Under Warranty untill 12/15/09
Never had any problems with this lightly used unit.
Latest 3.10 Unit Software Installed.
Why? - I'm upgrading to the Oregon 550
Will cover USPS Priority shipping within US.
Paypal or USPS Money Order.
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Garmin Oregon 300 For Sale. $255
Like New - Screen is Flawless.
Original Packing and Accessories.
4GB Sandisk Micro SDHC Card Installed !
Under Warranty untill 12/15/09
Never had any problems with this lightly used unit.
Latest 3.10 Unit Software Installed.
Why? - I'm upgrading to the Oregon 550
Will cover USPS Priority shipping within US.
Paypal or USPS Money Order.
PM sent.
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want to buy a beeter GPS since i am really getting in to the Geocaching Game!! have a cobra 100 which doesnt stay with the satelite for long.. i really hate having to do paper caching.. its to much to deal with!! anyone have any good offers!!?
Please Email at dukhunrsboy@yahoo.com
thanks!
PM sent 7-20-09
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I'm aware of the models and what they can do. I posted this so someone could possibly sell me one. Thanks.
PM sent 7-20-09.
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I tried different macro's to get paperless caches on my nuvi. How can I delete them when I want to.
I use Garmin POI loader. It gives you the choice to add or delete geocaches from your unit. Works great on my Nuvi 250.
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The thing with screen size is that if it gets much bigger, you start losing easy handheld portability. To put a bigger screen on the PN-40 would mean the buttons would have to either be moved or made smaller, and I like where they are now. Or go with a touchscreen like the Oregon has, but that raises costs and the touchscreen membrane makes the TFT display not as easy to read (less light getting through it to reflect back). I'm also curious to see how the Oregon touchscreen hold up to long-term abuse outdoors, see if that causes usability problem. Keep it simple: crisp screen, easy to use buttons, nice layout.
By the way, is it the cost of the -40 that makes people complain about the screen size? It's the same size as the Garmin eTrex series, and I've NEVER heard anyone complaining about those screens.
One thing that really attracted me to the Colorado was the fact that the unit was smaller than the GPS Map 60 CX but the screen was bigger. Making the unit just slightly bigger than the screen itself is key. Than you can keep the unit small for carrying outdoors.
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I have owned Garmin, Magellan, and Lowrance units. They all worked well, but lacked good topo maps. My last GPS was a PN-20, which I liked so well, that after only four months of use, I've traded up to the new PN-40. The Delorme topo maps are the best, and then add USGS maps, and air photos to the mix, for a very useful device in the great outdoors. Also, I now can do paperless caching. Plus you get top notch service from Delorme.
I'm sitting here at my computer and I'm loading aerial photos into my new Delorme PN-40. How cool is that? So now the geocaches that are loaded into my GPSr show up overlaid onto the aerial photos. Before I even head out to find a cache I've got a good idea of what the area looks like and potential obstacles I'll encounter when I arrive at my parking spot. 
FS: DeLorme PN-40 with extras.
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Will be upgrading to the PN-60 and am selling a PN-40 which is in perfect condition.Unit has had screen protector on it since new. Comes with everything that was in the box when new, including Topo USA 8.0. Also included in sale is Li-ion rechargeable battery pack, an 8gb class 6 SD card, DeLorme case for PN-40,and a Ram Mount cradle for PN-40. Asking $250.00 shipped to continental USA. Will accept PayPal or Postal Money Orders.