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Earthmate GPS PN-20

Earthmate GPS PN-20
alaScore 69

90 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 reviews of Earthmate GPS PN-20. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the durability and screen. The maps and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the size and reliability, and reviews are divided on the memory.

usability, price, maps, screen, durability

performance, reliability, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Earthmate GPS PN-20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Earthmate GPS PN-20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and screen. The maps and price also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the memory. Many are less positive about the size and reliability.

usability, price, maps, screen, durability

performance, reliability, size

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Adrienne So (wired.com)

Review: DeLorme Earthmat GPS PN-20GP

 

The Earthmate is like a scrappy little sibling — immature, annoying but still likable. The heavy-duty waterproof casing withstood repeated dunkings and sturdy construction made...

Completely idiot-proof. High-contrast screen is easy to read. Pinpoint accuracy

Loading maps is a long, irritating process. Pixelated, tri-color screen is a throwback to the days of Pac-Man and DOS. Diverse array of confusing rubber buttons. Hard to navigate cursor

Jun, 2008

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20 review

 

Vector lines are redrawn, and therefore appear sharp, at every zoom level. Aerial photos and USGS topo maps, on the other hand, will only appear clear at one zoom level. DeLorme probably uses aerial photos supplied by USGS which are available at...

UPDATE: There are now two newer models in this series, the DeLorme PN-30 and PN-40.

Jan, 2007

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Love it, love it, love it

 

The PN-20 is everything we wanted. It is absolutely terrific and all it is reported to be. I would recommend it to anyone who spends time in the wilds. We wanted it for back trails exploring, etc. and it is perfect. We are very pleased with our...

Jan, 2008

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Love it

 

My wife bought me the Magellan Triton for XMas and I found it to be hard to use so returned it and bought this one, which I had seen in a Backpacker magazine. I LOVE my Pn20, which has a hybrid topo and street database plus imagery and marine charts....

Jan, 2008

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

LOADED

 

BETTER BUY A HANDFULL OF 4GB SD CARDS IF YOU DONT WANT TO DRAG YOUR COMPUTER AROUND WITH YOU OR TRAVEL MORE THAN 3 STATES A DAY. OTHER THAN THAT ITS A KILLER HAND HELD. BEATS MY MAGELLAN AUT UNIT HANDS DOWN AND GREAT FOR THOSE ATV ADVENTURES.

Jan, 2008

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Fantastic

 

My first GPS and I love it. Ideal for outdoors usage, the variety of maps and imagery is amazing and the signal strength is so good I can keep it in my parka after acquiring and it stays locked on.

Dec, 2007

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Surprised Me

 

I know DeLorme from their atlases and Topo software but was hesitant about not buying a Garmin or Magellan. But then a friend showed me hers and I was very impressed so I bought one. It is so much better than what I had before -- the maps are very...

Dec, 2007

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Thanks

 

Bought this from you last weekend and love it. Your price was very fair and service outstanding -- thank you. p.s. I also had to call DeLorme for help and actually spoke to an American tech rep who helped me well beyond the normal support call...

Dec, 2007

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Outstanding

 

I purchased the PN-20 a few months ago and I have nothing bad to say bout it. Delorme offers a great selection of maps which can be downloaded to the unit. Had a great time Geo Caching with my son.

Nov, 2007

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Amazing GPS

 

I just bought this GPS with the included Topo USA 7.0 software and my wife is threatening to kill me if I don't stop playing with it. I told her "this is the best wife I never had." I have loaded topo maps, street maps, aerial imagery, and NOAA...

Nov, 2007

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