delorme earthmate gps

You can have a LOT of fun with any handheld GPS, including that one!!

First off, there is no subscription cost. A GPS is like a radio, except instead of listening to radio stations, it's listening to satellites that are broadcasting time & location signals. It uses these signals to figure out where in the world you are standing.

One of my favorite things to do with a GPS is called Geocaching. It's a treasure hunt, that other people set up. They hide a little cache, where normal passersby will not see it, and post the GPS coordinates on a global web site.

You look on the website for caches in your area, punch the coordinates into your GPS, pack a lunch, and head off on a treasure hunt! Usually you do something at the cache, like write your initials and date on a small piece of paper, and then replace it. Many caches have you leave a small toy, and take one with you.

A good place to get started on the hobby (and find caches near you) is:

http://www.geocaching.com/

Wikipedia has a good article on this too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching< br />
Another thing I like to do with my GPS is to take it camping or hiking. It will show me where trails are, and will remember my campsite, so I can't get lost.

I've also used one to find locations in strange cities when I'm travelling. Many GPS's let you punch in an address, and will give you street directions.

2007-06-15 23:09:23 by InnoScentz

revision3.com Portable GPS device, combines both a satellite communicator and GPS in one device. Figure out where you are, send messages to say ...

www.mininova.org or www.isohunt.com

2006-03-17 06:30:02 by brentallonmcnair

Price: $69.95

Innovative GPS features including voice commands, spoken directions, automatic back-on-track re-routing mobile map colors
Use your existing large screen for ideal in-vehicle display
GPS laptop navigation for advanced business needs
Updated maps and four million places of interest produced by experienced mapmakers at DeLorme
Turn your laptop PC into a GPS navigator

I already have streets and trips, and i'm looking at buying Earthmate with GPS... and I wanted to see if the GPS works with both softwares for sure.

PLEASE Dont answer if you dont absolutely know. No "sure, why not?" and "i dont know" and "probably." Answer only if you know for sure. Dont Assume.

NO! The GPS doesn't work with any Microsoft software....go figure. It would probably crash....lol. It will work with Street Atlas though. Below is a link with the software that will work with the GPS. Go to the bottom left of the page to find the list...
http://www.delorme.com/byUse/GPSModules/ gpsmodules.aspx

2007-04-28 21:07:20 by Carlos Santana

Price: $49.99 $49.99

New sturdy connection ideal for ATV, motorcycle, and in-vehicle usage
A/C Wall Charger and 12-Volt DC In-Vehicle Charger Each has an eight-pin connector on one end for connecting directly to GPS handheld.
There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Cautionary Note: Use only a PN-Lithium-ION battery provided by DeLorme.
R. CR-V3 LI-ION Approved Battery This is the only approved Lithium-ION battery for the PN-Series.

Having a very intense discussion on who came out with the first GPS and what year.
I had a Delorme Earthmate for a laptop in 1995 and think it was first.
My friend says Garmin had first. I think Garmin may have had the first GPS not needing a laptop.
Anyone know the first and what year?

actually, it was SONY in about 1988

it was very slow - serial receivers. no output port.

between earthmate and any Garmin, Garmin had the first commercial GPS by about 1 year (1993 or so).

2009-01-27 17:32:41 by Nvr2soon