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DeLorme PN-40: Speed, and an Abundance of Maps

DeLorme PN-40 Specifications

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DeLorme PN-40 Front View

DeLorme PN-40 Front View

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Physical
  • IPX-7 waterproof standard, impact-resistant rubberized housing
  • Device dimensions: 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D
  • Weight: Without batteries: 5.35 ounces; with Li-Ion rechargeable battery: 6.7 oz; with alkaline AA batteries: 7.00 oz.
Performance
  • A dual-core processor for quick map redraws, when panning or zooming
  • Fast USB 2.0 data transfer to internal memory or SD card in device
  • Detailed onboard base map with major highways and thoroughfares worldwide, plus secondary and connector roads in the U.S.
Sensors
  • 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs when held in any position – while in motion or standing still
  • Barometric altimeter for accurate altitude readings
Power
  • Uses 2 AA batteries (included)
  • Optional Travel Power Kit with DeLorme-supplied rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Receiver
  • High-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by STMicroelectronics for rapid signal acquisition and ConstantLock satellite retention, even in challenging GPS environments
Receiver
  • WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites.
    Acquisition Times:
    • Hot Start: 5-6 seconds
    • Warm Start: 45 seconds
    • Cold Start: 60 seconds
    • Update rate: 1/second, continuous
DeLorme PN-40 Function Screen

DeLorme PN-40 Function Screen

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Display
  • High-resolution 2.2" 65K-color Transflective TFT color display (220 x 176 pixels)
Memory & Storage
  • 500 MB available internal Flash memory
  • Supports SDHC high-capacity SD-cards – up to 32 GB
  • Holds up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and 50 routes
Topo USA 7.0 System Requirements
Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Home/Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business with 512 MB RAM
  • U.S. Version Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 (Service Pack 3 and higher): 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
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