Coosa Valley Cachers

DeLorme has taken the wraps off the PN-20 successor in a post at the
DeLorme blog

Juicy tidbits so far:
* NEW! Super high-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics delivers near-instantaneous signal acquisition and ConstantLock™ satellite retention
* NEW! Dual-core processor for rapid screen re-draws, even with large aerial imagery files
* NEW! 500 MB of onboard Flash memory (1 GB total hard drive)
* NEW! 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs when held in any position—while in motion or standing still
* NEW! Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings
* NEW! Supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards—32 GB or higher
* NEW! Fast USB 2.0 data transfer to internal memory or SD card in device
* NEW! More detailed onboard base map data for the U.S., now with secondary and connector roads (along with major highways and thoroughfares for the entire world)

A press release that may have more information is said to be coming out later today.

DeLorme has made the PN-40 official.
See the DeLorme blog for more details! Announcing the DeLorme PN-40

tell the truth you want one.

We're already suffering from PN-40 envy. October 15th is getting closer...

We don't normally rush out a buy the newest thing on the market but, in this case, we may make an exception. It sounds like DeLorme has done a good job beta testing the PN-40 with knowledgable geocachers, so maybe they won't have the same problems as recent Magellan and Garmin units. $400 will get you the GPSr and mapping software (sounds reasonable). For a $30 annual subscription, you get unlimited downloads of aerial images and 7.5-min topo quads. We've used a Magellan Explorist 210 with good success since we first started geocaching. Kinda hate to retire it, but it's time.

Jim & Andi

Only two more weeks!

Have you preordered? You getting the SE!?!

REI says they're supposed to get them quickly. I'd like to save the 10% (rebate). The SE looks nice, but I don't see where the extra internal memory justifies another $100 when you can buy SD cards for a lot less. Sure wish it was already here for the Challenge this weekend. The old Magellan 210 will just have to keep doing its thing.

DeLorme has once again delayed shipping the PN-40. Seems they've had some trouble with the accelerometer. The latest news is they will begin shipping to pre-sold customers the week of Nov 17. That's also the date Amazon.com lists for shipping. REI doesn't have a date yet. We'll see.

I've pretty much made up my mind on the PN-40. It doesn't do WherIgo, though. At the GGA meeting, mtn-man gave a demonstration of WherIgo using a Garmin Oregon. You have to have an Oregon or a Colorado to play the WherIgo cartridge. While interesting, it seemed to many of us in attendance that it was a glorified virtual cache more akin to waypointing. There's only two in Georgia and it doesn't look like it's catching on. I like new, flashy hi-tech stuff, but this didn't really grab me.

Jim

J&R Electronics just informed us that our PN-40 shipped today . We paid $340 with free shipping and no sales tax.

http://www.jr.com/delorme-mapping/pe/DLB_GPSPN40/

BTW, Amazon.com has just lowered their price to match, however REI still has it at list ($399).

Jim

Really want to see it when you get it. Was really interested when I saw the previews on it.

It's here!

Our PN-40 was delivered yesterday at 9:41am and I haven't put it down since. I popped in the batteries, turned it on and, in a matter of a minute and a half I had 26' accuracy ... sitting in my office well away from a window. After that first boot-up, it now acquires satellites in a matter of seconds. The learning curve is a bit steep due to all the features and customizations available. At least manual is well written and the DeLorme forum is quite helpful (my only other experience with GPSr customer service is with Magellan )

Topo USA is included with the PN-40, along with a generous amount of free down-loadable maps and aerial imagery. I quickly filled the 1GB SD card (also included) and had to scurry to Circuit City for an 8GB card. I've still got a lot to learn, but I'm dying to get this thing out geocaching. So far, I'm liking it a lot.

Jim

In case some of you PN-40 owners haven't noticed the Firmware is up to 2.6 now, get it here. This link is to the release notes.

(must be logged in to DeLorme Forums for below)
Updated 2.6 PN Series Manual pdf
Updated PN Series Symbols pdf

Calm down Sledghampster do you need a wet nap?

SoundmanRB wrote:Calm down Sledghampster do you need a wet nap?

Yes, just make it look like a check.