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The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 is equipped with commonly found features of high end handheld GPS.

• WAAS-enabled
• Electronic compass, altimeter, and barometer
• Color screen viewable from darkness to glaring sunlight
• Internal memory to store waypoints, tracks, and routes
• Exchange of maps, tracks, and waypoints through a PC or laptop

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DeLorme's map library is abundant and even includes nautical maps which are a hit with all paddlers. If you are lugging the PN-40 in your sea kayak, it's good to know that it conforms to the IPX-7 waterproof standard. This handheld GPS can handle being submerged underwater for brief periods but its waterproofing will not handle snorkeling or scuba diving.

The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 locks onto a signal quickly once it powers up and displays an accurate position. This is accomplished through its 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset. This is most beneficial for geocaching. The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 will pinpoint a location of a geocache within a few meters.

The PN-40 also can provide driving directions. Most handhelds are incapable of providing driving directions, so this is an added bonus. Though, this feature is not as robust as a GPS designed specifically for cars. The PN-40 works adequately for driving directions but it is not its strongest feature.

The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 gives a user the power of a top-end handheld GPS at a reasonable price. The PN-40 comes in a bright orange color making it impossible to lose. DeLorme offers several different packages to purchase the PN-40. Packages range from an MSRP of $399.95 to $539.95. All of DeLorme's Earthmate GPS carry a 1-year limited warranty from defects in material and workmanship.

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