DeLorme Earthmate PN-60W w/ Spot Communicator ON SALE thru 11/29 Reviews

The Delorme Earthmate PN-60w updates the PN-40 with improved battery life, expanded internal memory, activities (similar to Garmin's profiles) and the ability to link wirelessly to other PN-60w's and the SPOT Satellite Communicator. Power management is...

Works with SPOT Communicator ; Improved battery life ; Bright screen ; File management system allows you to selectively load your data ; Can load aerial imagery, USGS topos and NOAA charts (subscription required) ; Topo USA vector maps easy to load ;...

Small screen ; Battery compartment thumb screws are a pain ; Limited track navigation functionality ; Proprietary cable ; File management system limits you to one file (per type) open at a time ; Weak highway navigation capabilities ; No geocache...

Highly recommended for backcountry adventurers wanting the SPOT/PN-60w combo, and for previous DeLorme Earthmate owners looking to upgrade. The PN-60w is a powerful device, with an extensive feature set and capabilities. Nevertheless, I find myself...