Garmin GPS II Plus

Garmin GPS II Plus
alaScore 62

21 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and performance.

usability, performance, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPS II Plus is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 62/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin GPS II Plus

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of the Garmin GPS II Plus from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, build quality, performance

77% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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only fits 100 series

 

only fits 100 series

Not specifically explained, but this unit will NOT work with Rino 500 series. My bad for not checking it early, but now you are warned.

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Pants

 

Pants

It's [bad]. I have one. I wish I'd been given another make or model. Batteries last about 10 minutes, and I'm not talking [bad] batteries here. The data sets loaded into it are a complete waste of time, they'll just about tell you which country you're in.

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Pants

 

It's [bad]. I have one. I wish I'd been given another make or model.

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Wonderful Father's Day Gift

 

My husband has been getting gifts from me for 15 years and finally I got him something he really liked. He has marked several fishing spots with it and everyone he takes fishing with him to these marked spots is very impressed with his GPS. I've used...

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Good in the bush

 

Good in the bush

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...

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Good in the bush

 

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...

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Great GPS Unit

 

Great GPS Unit

After using this unit for the last month I've found it to be very easy to use. I've been using it for highway driving, but since there are no built-in maps this unit is really geared for boaters. However, it is still useful for highway navigation,...

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Great GPS Unit

 

After using this unit for the last month I've found it to be very easy to use. I've been using it for highway driving, but since there are no built-in maps this unit is really geared for boaters. However, it is still useful for highway navigation,...

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Easiest to use, But some problems

 

Easiest to use, But some problems

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...

Product Specifications

Hot on the heels of the revolutionary GPS II comes Garmin's high-powered switchable handheld: the GPS II Plus. Featuring an impressive 12 parallel channel receiver for quick satellite acquisition and enhanced reception, the GPS II Plus is designed to track any over-the-road journey and offroad adventure you have in mind. Garmin's newest compact GPS features a state-of-the-art two-way screen display for vertical or horizontal orientation - which makes it easy to go from your vehicle to the hiking trail. With an external antenna for impressive reception, the GPS II Plus also boasts dedicated zoom keys, waypoint symbols, diagonal panning, auto start/stop trip timer, and average and maximum speed recordings. Just four AA batteries will provide up to 24 hours of accurate tracking and precise navigation. Now the same pinpoint guidance used by pilots the world over is conveniently available to adventurers, regardless of their transportation means: 4x4, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile, boat, or on foot. The Garmin GPS II Plus: a dominating force in GPS - any way you look at it. The GPS II Plus comes with the North America City Point Database. The database includes the United States, Alaska, Canada, northern most portion of Mexico, and the majority of the Caribbean, and covers the majority of W180 to W20 Longitude, 0 to N75 Latitude.

Battery

Run Time (Up To):24hour(s)

Built-in Display

Resolution:100 x 64

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.6in
Height:2.3in
Weight:9oz
Width:5in

GPS Software

Maps Included:North America

GPS System

Connectivity:Serial
DGPS:DGPS ready
GPS Functions / Services:Bearing / CTS (Course to Steer) / Distance / Elevation / ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) / ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) / MOB (Man Overboard) / VMG (Velocity Made Good) / XTE (Cross Track Error)
Receiver:12 channel
Recommended Use:Hiking
Type:GPS receiver

Header

Country Kits:North America
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Garmin
Model:II Plus
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Garmin GPS

Navigation

Routes:20
Tracklog Points:1024
Waypoints:500
Waypoints per route:30
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