Garmin GPS II Plus Waterproof Hiking GPS by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin GPS II Plus Waterproof Hiking GPS
Digital camera Review: Best GPS-unit without built-in map
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered my GPS II+ in december '98, and though there is now the III and III+, it is by battery life and easy handling the best GPS device I tried. Although it has the US-city-database, most european cities of evidence are included (and the rest of the world, too !!) - and the rest is easily to be loaded by pc + interface cable. It's easy to operate, and of worldwide use - GPS coverage in South Africa, Europe or in Scandinavia is OK for most purposes in hiking and biking navigation.Digital camera Review: Better suit for US market
Summary: 4 Stars
I brought my Gramin GPS II last month. The features are much better as compare to the earlier version. I find it useful for US location. However, when I am using it in Malaysia, it does not has the detail map as in US. Further, there is not easy way for me to enter the Malaysia map, location and highway in the the device. So if you were to purchase this for none US use, then the map feature will be of limited use.
Digital camera Review: Easiest to use, But some problems
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased my GPS II plus in Sept 1997 and have used it throughout Fla bay and the east coast North to Hilton Head S.C. The elementry maps of the GPS III & III plus are not of use to me as a boater but some people love this feature.I have used Garmen, Northstar, Lowrance & Magellan Units. The Garmen is by far the easiest to use, Very intuitive menus & text identifiers. Accuracy is Exellent The 12 Channel reciver is fast enough to provide accurate positions at high boating speeds, unlike some older multiplexed recevers I have used. Differential GPS is marginal in extreme S. Fla and therefore I have not persued this technology.
However my unit has had problems, the unit will shut itself off without warning and will not always reboot when switched back on. This has been very disturbing at night in the boat near shallow water. The last time it did this it would not work for several months only to come on the day I was going to ship it to Garmen for repair. Never depend on only one means of navagation!
The unit has been durable and not effected by salt spray or fresh water washdowns.Except for the one issue I am very happy with my Garmen and this is probably an isolated problem. I intend to purchase 2 more units one for each of my boats and a back up to be carried in my "dry box" for good luck. Lot's of bang for the buck! This would be a 5 Star revue except for my one problem.
Digital camera Review: Excellent Product; Easier to use than other models
Summary: 4 Stars
The Garmin GPS II, II Plus, and III are all excellent products. I use the II Plus often when boating at night or on hikes. Learning how to use it was easy. Accuracy is as good as any personal commercial product (military models are better). One disadvantage of the II Plus is it is not water-proof. That is the only reason why it was not ranked with 5 stars. Otherwise excellent product for remote locations and boating at night. Appeared easier to learn and use than other GPS. These products work anywhere in the world!Digital camera Review: Good in the bush
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second GPS unit and by far the best, I do not need the in built map function, in some cases my 4WD club goes where no man has gone before. A great tool for navigating around the sand dunes and scrub in Western Australia. Ideal for my hobby which is 4 Wheel driving going away for weekend just to get lost really. The trac back feature is fantastic. Good in tree cover as well. Overall very impressed.
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