Customer Reviews
This is the first walking GPS device I have bought or used so I have nothing to compare it with, but my first impressions are very favourable. I did not find the Sat Map immediately intuitive to use as I imagine a touch screen device might be. However, having read the comprehensive downloadable user guide and taken time to familiarise myself with its method of operation, I do now find it straight forward. The screen is a good size and clear to view. I have also used the Route Planner on the Sat Map web site and found it easy to transfer routes to and from my Sat Map using the provided SatSync software. It is a pity, though, that the size of map area displayed on the Route Planner is limited to about 15cm X 13cm rather than being full screen I have had my Sat Map for about 3 weeks and used it on local walks of up to about 7.5 miles. I have very rarely had to consult my paper OS map despite only having the 1:50K maps installed on my Sat Map. I find it much quicker and easier to glance at the Sat Map to check that I am still on course or which path to take rather than having to stop and get out my paper map and compass. I have taken the wrong choice of path 2 or 3 times partly because I do not have the extra detail available on a 1:25K map and partly due to unfamiliarity with the Sat Map. But it quickly becomes clear that you have gone off your route and it is easy to get back on track. I bought the Sat Map to give me the confidence to get out and explore unfamiliar areas and this it has done. It is great being able to plan a route and follow it knowing you can always see exactly where you are (always a slight concern of mine when using a paper map) so you should never get lost. On the downside, I don't think I would have even considered the Sat Map at its full retail price. Maps, available from Sat Map on SD card, are expensive but I think they are for all GPS devices. County 1:25K maps are available varying in price from about £28 to £135. Standard local OS Explorer maps are not available but a site-centred 30km x 30km 1:25K map will cost about £60. The retail price of my local paper OS Explorer Map 133 is £7.99. It would be nice to be able to buy a digital version for a similar price. ...By A. W. Hall
Discount Toy Shop4U
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