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Atlas Earthmate LT-40 GPS Receiver

Earthmate LT-40 GPS Receiver

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Atlas Earthmate LT-40 GPS Receiver

  • Reviewed by: colonelc

    11-30-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

    Strengths: none

    Weaknesses:clunky, cluttered interface, not an intuitive product, slow searches, and difficult to read maps (too cluttered at any scale)

    Overall Evaluation: I consider it wasted money. After the first 10 minutes of attempting to plan a route I simply shut it down and uninstalled it. It simply cannot compare to "Steets and Trips" for ease of use in visual clarity, route results and user friendlyness.

  • Reviewed by: jimmytaps

    07-12-08

    Duration of ownership: 90 Days

    Strengths: 1)hi-contrast maps are very clear at night2)professional maps available from Delorme for $$$$3)coldstarts faster than Microsoft's puck 4)has a concurrent triple map display

    Weaknesses:1)DeLorme is defrauding consumers on rebates for its products and I would like to join a class action to regain my money.2)will not accept restaurants, landmarks, etc, as trip points2)

    Overall Evaluation: Delorme lured my hard-earned money into this purchase by offering two rebates for this product. After the maximum posted waiting period, I received a notice stating I was ineligible for the rebate as it hadn't been posted within the promotion period. I mailed my thoroughly prepared rebate submission well within the rebate period on THE DAY I received the shipment from the merchant. Simply, Delorme is defrauding consumers its products in order to boost sales against Microsoft. While not a big fan of Microsoft, I can say their product blows this one away for most drivers, especially now that they offer the two-way traffic assistance and redirect. The Delorme LT-40 could conceivably be better if you do most of your driving in marginal reception areas, or if you are interested in paying a lot more for the professional maps available from delorme's website. The social networking site delorme set up has yet to really be worth visiting, though this could change in a year or so.At full retail, this product is not worth it. If the rebates of $30 were paid, it would be a fair value.

  • Reviewed by: thegradas

    06-07-08

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: 1. Finds the satellites quickly.2. Plenty on POI.3. Many features / customizable.

    Weaknesses:Maps - outdated.

    Overall Evaluation: Received the GPS a few days ago and still on a learning curve. I surely does what's advertised and has some features (like adding / drawing routes) that most GPS devices don't have. Maps are a little old (my street does not appear on the map but Navigon and Garmin has it) but I just found out that an update is available.Overall, I'm satisfied with the Earthmate LT-40 GPS Receiver.

  • Reviewed by: scooby105

    06-07-08

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Acquires satellites fast and stays locked on

    Weaknesses:Having to use a laptop in the car

    Overall Evaluation: Overall, this is a solid product. I like using the regular GPS units better as I don't have to have a laptop in the car, but this works nicely when there is someone else riding along. If you're someone who drives around with people, this would be a good buy. If you're someone who travels alone, there are better options. Overall, the software is pretty easy to use.

  • Reviewed by: wjt620

    05-28-08

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Fast acquisition, high sensitivity

    Weaknesses:Mapping software takes some getting used to

    Overall Evaluation: As a GPS chip designer, I highly recommend this product. It uses STMicroelectronic's Teseo chipset, which is supposed to be better than the highly regarded SiRFStarIII chipset (used in Garmin Nuvi and many other PND). Garmin has selected this chipset for some of its PND and handheld devices. For it to work with other mapping software like Microsoft Street and Trips, you will need to install or download a USB serial-emulation software.

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