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Mark's Outdoor Door will help you stay on course with Map Updates from Garmin

If you want to make the most of your nüvi, zumo or StreetPilot, you’ll want to check to see if you’re using our newest map data. This information provides you with the most recent map content available so you’ll be able to navigate with ease on your next trip. And now we’ve made it even easier for you to update maps on your Garmin device because this is the first time we’ve made our updates available via download. Our newest map update includes more than 8 million miles of road coverage, newly revised and fully routable maps for the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, postal code support for Canada and nearly 6 million points of interest! So visit our map update section today for more information about our newest map data.

New at Mark's Outdoor Gear the Spot Satellite Personal Tracker - Spot1

The Spot Satellite Personal Tracker - SPOT1 manufactured by Spot is a popular GPS product at Mark's Outdoor Gear. The Spot satellite personal tracker utilizes 100% satellite technology, it works around the world – even where cell phones don’t. Whether you’re just checking in, allowing others to track your progress,Spot1 or calling for help – SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it.

With the SPOT Satellite Messenger, you and your loved one have peace of mind knowing help is always within reach. SPOT is the only device of its kind, using the GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, and then sending its location – with a link to Google Maps™ – and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite network. And unlike Personal Locator Beacons, SPOT does more than just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world – even where cell phones don't.

Functional Specifications
SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need:

    * Alert 9-1-1 – Alert emergency responders to your exact location
          o SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.
      Ask for Help – Request help from friends and family in your exact location
          o SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled
      Check In – Let contacts know where you are and that you’re okay
          o SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.
      Track Progress – Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™
          o SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off.

Small and Light
Size: 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5” (111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm)
Approximate Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)

Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas. See coverage on findmespot.com for maps and current coverage.

Battery Life
Includes 2 AA 1.5V lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following

    * Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year
    * SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
    * 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
    * SPOTcheck OK/√: 1900 messages

Operating Conditions
SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere

    * Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F (-40ºC to +85ºC)
    * Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,000 ft (-91 m to +6,492 m)
    * Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)
    * Dimensions: 4.38 x 2.75 x 1.75 inches (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm)
    * Floats in water
    * Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
    * Humidity Rated:
          o MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
    * Salt Fog Rated
          o Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
    * Vibration
          o Per SAE J1455
          o Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
    * Drop
          o Dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface.

Certifications

    * ROHS and WEEE compliant.
    * Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
    * Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC), IEC 60950 safety standard, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

General Information
Manufacturer SPOT Satellite Messenger
Manufacturer Part Number SPOT-1
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.findmespot.com/home.aspx
Weight: 1 pounds.
Dimensions: 4" (W) x 5" (H) x4" (D)
Weight Disclaimer: * Weight may vary based on configuration.
Product Type GPS

Warranty: MOG 30 Day, Manufacturer 1 Year

Our Camp Chef Cast Iron Skillets

The tried and true cast iron skillet always seems to be overlooked. Read the following review and you will begin to think differently the next time you are shopping for the kitchen staple skillet. Camp Chef has always strived to make the finest quality pre-seasoned cast iron on the market and the latest kitchen publication confirms what we believe! Take a look for yourself.

Cook's Illustrated™ did a comparison on some cast iron skillets and here's what they came up with. It just so happened that Camp Chef came out as "highly recommended" and won the Best Buy award. Pretty impressive considering the competition.

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Using your Camp Chef Dutch Oven

       

The Ultimate Dutch Oven is the hottest, fastest cooking accessory on the market. Combining old-style outdoor flavor and modern cooking technology, this advanced cast iron black pot is quickly becoming known as “the outdoor microwave.” Cast iron is a great heat conductor, transferring and holding heat, or cold. The convection-style Ultimate Dutch Oven has taken traditional meals to gourmet levels. These simple tips will help you get the most from your new Ultimate Dutch Oven.

Preparing Cast Iron for Use:

1. Place your cast iron upside down on your Camp Chef outdoor cooker, a barbecue, or in your home oven. When burning off the wax on your cookware the wax will smoke. This step is best done outside to avoid excess smoke in the kitchen. When smoking stops, remove from heat.
2. When cool, wash your oven thoroughly with a citrus based soap and water. Be sure to rinse and dry completely. (Note: Soap can remove the seasoning of your cast iron if you don’t restore it after cleaning.
3. Saturate a clean cloth rag with Camp Chef Cast Iron Conditioner. Coat all surfaces of the cast iron. Place on or in heat source upside down and heat to 375° - 400°F. Cookware will smoke as the seasoning bakes. As smoking begins to slow remove from heat. Use or let cool and store.
4. After each use, apply a small amount of Camp Chef Cast Iron Conditioner, and thinly coat all surfaces of the cast iron. Over time, this will make your cast iron black—creating a finish called a “patina.” This enhances your cast iron by creating a glass-like finish, giving it a non-stick surface.

Temperatures:

Avoid rapid changes in temperatures. cast iron will crack and break if taken directly from hot to cold or cold to hot conditions.for recipes requiring both hot and cold temperatures, allow the oven to slowly cool and adjust. Store your Dutch oven in a safe, dry area. We recommend using a Camp Chef Dutch oven carry/storage bag.

Convection style cooking relies on the unobstructed flow of hot air. The vent cone in the center of the oven allows the hot air from the burner to enter and flow around the inside of the Ultimate Dutch Oven; cooking the food more quickly and evenly than traditional Dutch Ovens. The center cone also allows the food to cook from the middle outward.The deep dish lid gives plenty of head room for added air circulation while doubling as a deep skillet.
The heat cone drives heat into the center of the oven, dispersing and circulating heat throughout, giving superior convection cooking. The heat cone eliminates the use of charcoal for top heat for the majority of dishes.

Another great benefit of the convection style design is HEALTHY COOKING. Because the Ultimate Dutch Oven incorporates convection style cooking, it needs no oil or lard to perfectly roast and cook any meal. Your meals are healthy and low in oil when you use Camp Chef's Ultimate Dutch Oven.

Marks Outdoor Gear Is Now Carrying the Humminbird Line

Marks Outdoor Gear is proud to announce that we are now carrying a full line of Humminbird Fishfinder.

The Humminbird SmartCast RF35 Wireless Remote Fish Finder, Wrist Mount provides a dual-function fish finder and watch, with the ultimate go-anywhere design. Designed to be rugged enough and portable enough to go with you anywhere, yet packed full of advanced functionality and conveniences, the RF35 is the ultimate fisherman's friend.

The SmartCast RF35 is a functional watch with date and time capability, yet provides you with sonar readings from a range of up to 75 feet down to a depth of 120 feet, as well showing you water surface temperature and depth readout. This unit fits easily on your wrist, is operated simply via watch-style controls, and utilizes a high-visibility, 1.25-inch STN screen with 48 x 32 lines of resolution. This fish finder features a pulse backlit display and pulse lit Advanced Remote Sonar Sensor (RSS) for night fishing, and runs on an included, replaceable, lithium-ion 2450CR watch battery.

The Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 Portable Fish Finder is a for recreational anglers ready for a step up from factory-installed fish finders. The PiranhaMax 230 offers incredible ease of use with true, grayscale images and a host of convenient features, making it the perfect companion for your fishing outings.

The Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 uses dual 20-degree and 60-degree sonar beams that operates on the 200 kHz and 83 kHz frequencies to a depth of 600 feet, as well as a SmartCast 90-degree single-beam wireless sonar with an operating range of 100 feet to a depth of 120 feet. Able to cover a wider area for fish, and give more precise bottom detail, this fish finder reliably provides a target separation of only 2.5 inches. This unit utilizes a high-speed, microdynamic transducer that provides optimum performance even at top speeds, and includes water temperature via the transducer.

The PiranhaMax 230 has a high-definition, 4-inch FSTN LCD display with 160 x 132 lines of resolution in 4-level grayscale that delivers a clearly better image of the bottom, fish and structure. The 230 features an Easy One-Touch control that accesses its full set of advanced functions such as Selective FishID+ with target depth, the three-level backlight for night fishing, and the ability to see fish below as solid symbols and around the boat as hollow symbols. This unit also features user-controlled zoom, sensitivity, depth range, bottom view, chart speed controls and alarms for fish and depth. All the information you want can be viewed at a glance on the 230's big, easy-to-read digital readouts, which can be enhanced via such features as the high-contrast bottom black viewing option.

Made to go anywhere, the PiranhaMax 230 Portable includes a feature memory that retains your settings between uses, a rugged carrying case, and a no-skid bottom that combines with its ultra-compact size to allow it to mount virtually anywhere. The 230 comes with a XHS 9 20 T Suction Cup transducer that mounts on most aluminum, wood and fiberglass hulls with smooth surface, and a built-in transducer cable wrap with a cover. The Humminbird PiranhaMax 230 measures 4.375 x 6.125 x 3.25 inches (W x H x D), is built tough with fully gasketed and waterproof construction.

Portable Features

• Rugged portable case protects fishfinder while in storage or transport.
• No-skid bottom helps keeps fishfinder in place
• Built-in transducer cable wrap with cover
• Suction cup transducer mounts on most aluminum, wood and fiberglass hulls with smooth surface.
• Operates on 8 easily available AA batteries

Fishfinder Features

• High definition 160Vx132H, 4&qout; diagonal display
• SmartCast® Advanced Remote Sonar Sensor with 4 level grayscale sonar, water temperature and programmable light for night fishing.
• Easy One-Touch control accesses full set of advanced features
• Traditional 20° & 60° dual beam sonar and depth to 600 feet.
• SmartCast 90° single beam wireless sonar with operating range to 100 feet and depth capability to 120 feet.
• 800 Watts peak to peak (100 Watts RMS) power output.
• Water temperature included in transducer
• Ultra-compact size mounts almost anywhere

The Humminbird Fishfinder 343c is a fishfinder for the recreational angler that offers incredible ease of use, as well as crisp, full-color images. This little helper may be small, but it packs a wallop and is the perfect companion for your fishing outings, with plenty of functionality and advanced features.

The high performance 343c Fishfinder features a brilliant color display, advanced DualBeam PLUS sonar and high power output for outstanding definition of the bottom, structure and fish.

Delivering clear images, these fishfinders highlight not only the big fish, but the smallest and faintest details, including the thermocline layer. Accelerated Real-Time sonar operates at up to 40 times per second. Tilt and swivel quick-disconnect mounting system with no cables to plug in.Max. depth 1000 ft. Single beam transom-mount transducer. Includes free water temp probe. 300 watts RMS. 320V x 240H pixels.

Affordable and compact, the Fishfinder 343c utilizes DualBeam PLUS sonar that is selectable between 20- or 60-degree beams, or simultaneous operation to deliver wide coverage and better bottom definition that reaches a depth of up to 1,000 feet. While ideal for small spaces, this fishfinder is big in performance, with real-time sonar that instantly captures the action under your boat, and Sonar Echo Enhancement that reveals the smallest details -- even your jig! All the information you need is displayed on a high-resolution, 3.5-inch LCD screen with 320x240 lines, in brilliant 256-color TFT that is sunlight viewable, and delivers an image of the bottom, fish, and structures with high visibility. This fishfinder has a high-speed, micro-dynamic transducer for optimum performance that is reliable up to 70 mph, and even includes water temperature and a speed cable. The 343c is easy to control with X-Press Menus that access the most important controls with fewer button presses, and features TruArch for actual fish returns or selective fish ID+ with target depth, as well as one-touch zoom and bottom-lock to enhance resolution and separate fish from structure. This system also features a selectable large, easy-to-read digital readout with an adjustable backlight for night fishing, adjustable 2x, 4x, 6x and 8x zoom levels, and fresh and saltwater options for optimal performance in any environment. There is a Freeze Frame option that instantly pauses the action allowing you more time to see the details, as well as a Digital Flash View that delivers real-time, flasher performance. As an added convenience, this finder is ultra-compact in size, with an easy-on, easy-off mounting system that allows it to go almost anywhere. The Fishfinder 343c is built tough with fully gasketed and waterproof construction so it even floats.

The Fishfinder 343c runs on 10-20 volts of DC power, providing 300 watts RMS output and 2,400 watts of peak-to-peak output. This unit operates between the 200kHz (20-degrees at -10db) and the 83kHz (60-degrees at -10db) frequencies, and has a target separation of 2.5 inches to reveal close-hanging fish. The 343c comes as a Transom Mount with a tilt-and-swivel quick-disconnect mount and optional in-dash mount system and measures 5.25 x 7.4 x 4 inches (WxHxD) as a gimbal mount, or 5.25 x 5.12 x 1.12 inches (WxHxD) when dash mounted with three inches of behind-dash clearance.

So visit our site at see the complete line of Humminbird Gps Units available.

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New at Mark's Outdoor Gear the Garmin Colorado 400i Handheld GPS

Garmin Colorado 400i Handheld GPS PreLoaded wUS Inland Lakes - 010-00622-51

From freshwater lakes to backcountry trails, Colorado 400i is your guide to the wet and wild. With preloaded U.S. Inland lakes, this rugged, advanced handheld is ready for adventure. Packed with features, it includes a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, color display, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way.

Explore Inland Lakes

Colorado comes with built-in U.S. Inland lakes and a worldwide basemap with imagery — perfect for all your outdoor pursuits. Map detail includes shoreline details, depth contours, boat ramps and mile markers for thousands of lakes in the continental U.S.

Share Wirelessly

With Colorado 400i you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select “send” to transfer your information to other Colorado units.
Rock on. Find Fun

Intuitive and fun, Colorado features a Rock ‘n Roller™ input wheel for easy one-handed operation and supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. Customize Colorado's interface based on your favorite activity. Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Keep Your Fix

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 400i locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Get Your Bearings

Colorado 400i has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Plug in and Go

Conveniently plug in optional preloaded SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Colorado provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add select topographic maps to take advantage of Colorado’s 3-D map view which gives you a better perspective of your elevation. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

Colorado 400i: For adventure in any direction.

WAAS enabled BlueChart g2 Vision Compatible Geocaching ready Waterproof

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Colorado 400i: For adventure in any direction!

What's in the Box:

• Colorado 400i
• Preloaded U.S. Inland Lakes mapping
• Worldwide basemap with imagery
• Carabiner clip
• USB cable
• MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager
• Owner's manual
• Quick start guide

Package contents may vary per version. See your local dealer for more information.

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 Specifications

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:     2.4" x 5.5" x 1.4" (6.0 x 13.9 x 3.5 cm)
Display size, WxH:     1.53"W x 2.55"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:     240 x 400 pixels
Display type:     Transflective color TFT
Weight:     7.3 oz (206.9 g) with batteries
Battery:     2 AA or 2 NiMH batteries (not included)
Battery life:     15 hours
Waterproof:     yes (IPX7)
Floats:     no
High-sensitivity receiver:     yes
PC interface:     USB
RoHS version available:     yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap:     yes
Preloaded maps:     yes (Inland Lakes)
Ability to add maps:     yes
Built-in memory:     yes
Accepts data cards:     SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:     1000
Routes:     50
Track log:     10,000 points, 20 saved tracks
Features:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):     yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass:     yes
Barometric altimeter:     yes
Geocaching mode:     yes (paperless)
Outdoor GPS games:     yes
Hunt/fish calendar:     yes
Sun and moon information:     yes
Tide tables:     yes
Area calculation:     yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):     yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):     yes
Picture viewer:     yes

Warranty: MOG 30 Day, Manufacturer 1 Year

                          

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Garmin nuvi 255 Review!

Product Available:  2nd Quarter, 2008
Part Number: 010-00717-20


For peace of mind on the go, nüvi 255 leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct® to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Like the rest of the compact nüvi 2x5-series, this portable navigator is priced right and ultra-easy to use.

Navigate With Ease

nüvi 255 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, nüvi 255 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.

Take It With You

Like the rest of the nüvi 2x5-series, nüvi 255 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. With its "Where Am I?" emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255 includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download Google™ Panoramio™ pictures via our Garmin Connect Photos website and navigate to them. The 255 is compatible with optional enhanced MSN® Direct content and our free Garmin Garage where you can download animated vehicles that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

nüvi 255: Simple navigation at an affordable price

• nüvi 255
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America (full coverage)
• Vehicle suction cup mount
• Vehicle power cable 
• Dashboard disc
• Quick start manual

*Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota

Package contents may vary per version. See your local dealer for more information.

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	3.8"W x 2.8"H x .8"D (9.7 x 7.1 x 2 cm)
Display size, WxH:	2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5" diag (8.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	320 x 240 pixels
Display type:	QVGA color antiglare TFT with white backlight
Weight:	5.2 ounces (147.42 g)
Battery:	rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 4 hours
Waterproof:	no
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
RoHS version available:	yes

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:	yes
Preloaded maps:	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	microSD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	1000
Routes:	0

Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") :	yes
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):	no
3D map view:	yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):	yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):	yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:	no
FM traffic compatible:	yes
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:	no
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:	yes
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	yes
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount):	no
MP3 player:	no
Audio book player:	no
Picture viewer:	yes
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):	yes
World travel clock, currency  & measurement converter, calculator:	yes
Touchscreen:	yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	no
Remote control:	no
FM transmitter:	no
Headphone jack/audio line-out:	no
Dead reckoning:	no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):	yes
Motorcycle-friendly:	no
Additional:	This USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows® 2000 or later and Mac® OS X 10.4 or later.

 

The Magellan Triton 2000 Overview

Reinventing handheld GPS™, the Magellan Triton 2000 is the first of its kind, ultimate outdoor GPS. Amazingly easy to use, the large, 2.7" color touch screen makes it simple to navigate the intuitive menus and control navigation features with a touch.

Use our exclusive VantagePoint™ software to easily manage and upload detailed maps, user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones.

Use your own SD-cards, up to 4 GB, to save photos and sounds, store routes and waypoints and add an unlimited number of detailed maps. It's easy to expand your navigation capabilities with optional topographic maps, marine cartography, and other applications. Find your way on all your outdoor adventures. Plus, Triton is the first handheld GPS to offer compatibility with National Geographic maps. These highly detailed nation-wide topographic maps based on USGS 1:24.000 series quads, offer seamless scalability, multi-layer overlays and much more.

Use the 2 mega pixel camera to capture images of your journey. Snap a shot of the amazing view, your adventuring companions and your found geocache or favorite campsite to attach to a waypoint or just to capture the moment. Share your images with friends and family, download the pictures to your PC for posting to the Web, email friends and family or create prints.
Record audio notes for waypoints and play them back with the built-in microphone and speaker. A powerful, low battery consumption LED flashlight helps you find your way in the dark: an invaluable tool for camping and other outdoor recreation.

Additional advanced features include a 3-axis electronic compass and built-in barometer. The electronic compass shows your direction even when standing still and no matter how you hold the unit. The barometer gives you advance notice on the changing weather and helps provide a highly accurate elevation reading.

Triton is designed for precision navigation, offering the fastest GPS positioning acquisition in the industry with the SiRFstarIII™ chipset. An integrated high-sensitivity antenna provides reliable signal reception even in heavy cloud cover, canyons or deep woods. Built-in signal augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) provides 3-meter accuracy.
Rugged and waterproof, your Triton is built to withstand intense use, accidental impact and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX-7). It's ready to guide you across any terrain in the great outdoors.

Featured Highlights

• 2 Mega Pixel camera
• Voice recorder & flashlight
• Color touch screen (2.7" QVGA)

Touch-screen technology makes it easy to use all the advanced features. View the elevation profile for the trail ahead (or any route) or even the track you just traveled. See the precise time of sunrise/sunset any day of the year. Get a calculation of the best hunting and fishing time. And much more.
Triton is built on the experience of GPS users and nearly 20 years of precision positioning technology from Magellan: the first name in navigation.

What's in the Box:

• USB data cable
• 2 AA batteries
• Spare Styli (5)
• VantagePoint software
• Quick reference guide
• Reference manual on CD-ROM

Package contents may vary per version. See your local dealer for more information.

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Specifications

General Information
Manufacturer Magellan
Manufacturer Website Address www.magellangps.com

Product Number: 980942-01

PHYSICAL
Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7
Base Map Built-in basemap of Contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada and Worldwide Geographic Boundaries
Size "5.75" x 2.5" x 1.13"
Weight 8.0 oz (227 g) - w/ battery
Display 2.7" (6.86 cm) diagonal, QVGA (240X320) resolution and touch screen (LED backlit)
Memory SD Card
Data Storage Secure Digital (SD) Card
Antenna Built-in multidirectional patch (or optional external antenna)
Keypad Nine direct-access keys
Operating Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)

PERFORMANCE
Receiver SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate Once per second
Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only
Languages English and French
Coordinate Systems Latitude/Longitude and UTM

POWER
Source Two AA Batteries (included)
Battery Life 10 hours

Warranty: MOG 30 Day, Manufacturer 1 Year

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Take Your Running to the Next Level

It is that time a year again and to help you take your running to the  next level we have found that the Garmin Forerunner 305 is still one of  the most popular units.

Form meets function with Garmin's high-performance line of personal trainers — the Forerunner 305, 405 and 205.  The Forerunner 305 includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver, new  courses feature and robust wireless heart rate monitor for optimal  performance.

Lock On to Satellite Signals

Forerunner 305 sports a unique design that wraps the GPS antenna  around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high  sensitivity GPS receiver provides improved tracking under trees and  near tall buildings. Forerunner 305 also sports a robust ANT wireless heart rate monitor with softer, more comfortable chest strap  and superior battery life. It eliminates cross-talk with other devices  to reliably measure and send heart rate data, and it helps you train in  your optimal heart rate zone.

Take It to the Next Level

Forerunner 305's courses feature lets you compete against previous  workouts: you can compare your pace and heart rate to your past  performance over the same run. You can also use Forerunner 305 to train  for your next duathlon or triathlon with multi-sport workouts, a  feature that lets you seamlessly transition between sports without  resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking and more.

Train indoors and still track your distance, pace and calories burned with the optional Foot Pod accessory. This wireless sensor attaches to your running shoe and  transmits distance and pace data to your Forerunner 305 so you can  still use it when GPS reception is unavailable.

Get the Data You Need

You can customize any of Forerunner 305's three main data screens —  up to twelve data fields give you instant feedback on your workout.  And, as with every Forerunner, each workout is stored in memory so you  can review and analyze the data and see how you've improved over time.

Track Your Progress

As an added benefit, you can plan, analyze and store data from your workouts using free Garmin Training Center® software, which lets you analyze data with interactive graphs that  chart your pace, time, distance and heart rate. Overlay your run on a  map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other  factors affect your performance. Or, upload your workout data to MotionBased.com,  Garmin's web-based application that provides in-depth analysis of your  workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training  to the next level. Endurance athletes can also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web-based training system designed to help athletes train for any event.

Forerunner 305: You'll like the results

Package Includes:

 
• Forerunner 305
 
• Heart rate monitor
 
• Training Center CD
 
• Docking cradle
 
• Expander strap
 
• A/C charger
 
• PC/USB interface cable
 
• Quick start guide
 
• Owner's manual

 

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Specifications

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

GPS	High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII? architecture
Weight	2.72 oz. (77 grams)
Display (WxH)	1.3" x 0.8" (33mm x 20.3mm)
Physical size (WxHxD)	2.1" x .7" x 2.7" (53.3mm x 17.8mm x 68.6mm)
Lap Memory	1,000 laps
Battery	Rechargeable internal lithium ion
Battery Life	10 hours (typical use)
Waterproof	IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
Alerts	Time, distance, pace and heart rate
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications
Physical size (WxHxD)	13.7" x 1.4" x 0.5" (348mm x 35.6mm x 12.7mm)
Transmission range	approximately 3m (9.8ft)
Battery	3 years (1 hour per day)/CR2032 (3 volts)
Weight:	74 oz (21 grams)

Review on the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

A new concept, PowerShot SX100 IS is compact and portable with streamlined controls. Take it everywhere, because inside is a level of photographic power that's truly impressive; 8.0 megapixels ensure deeply detailed images — giving you complete freedom to enlarge an image or any section of an image and crop it to your exact specifications.

With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

The PowerShot SX100 IS has a 10x optical zoom Lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child's winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row. Plus, thanks to Canon's highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer technology, even at maximum zoom, every image is rock steady. Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology automatically detects and corrects camera shake — one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

 

Features:

• 1/2.5-inch type CCD with 8.3 effective Megapixels for brilliant stills up to 3264x2448 (3264x1832 in 16:9 mode) pixels and movies up to 640x480 VGA at 30fps
• 10x Optical zoom Lens with 6.0-60mm f/2.8-4.3 (35mm equivalent: 36-360mm) focal length; 4x Digital Zoom
• 3" polycrystalline silicon TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle
• Shooting Modes: Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene), Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
• Built-in flash modes: Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
• White Balance Controls: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom
• ISO Sensitivity: Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent
• Memory card slot supports SD/SDHC, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, and HC MMC Plus Cards
• A 16MB SD Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 1GB memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities.
• Interfaces: USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL RCA Video and Audio Out
• Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers as well as PictBridge compatible printers via the included USB 2.0 cable without the need for a computer!
• Approximate Unit Dimensions: (WxHxD) 4.28" x 2.81" x 1.84"; Unit Weight: 9.35 oz. (Body without Battery and memory card)

Package Content :

• Powershot SX IS Digital Camera
• 2x AA-size Alakaline Batteries
• 16MB SD Memory Card
• Wrist Strap
• USB Cable
• AV Cable
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM

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Specifications

General
Brand: Canon
Manufacturer Canon
Manufacturer Part Number 2420B001
Manufacturer Website Address www.canonusa.com
Product Line PowerShot
Product Model SX100 IS
Product Name PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera
Product Type Digital Camera
Display & Graphics
Display Screen 2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 172 Kilopixels p-Si (PolySilicon)
Effective Resolution 8.0 Megapixels
Total Resolution 8.3 Megapixels
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Resolution 3264 x 2448 JPEG
3264 x 1832 JPEG
2592 x 1944 JPEG
2048 x 1536 JPEG
1600 x 1200 JPEG
640 x 480 JPEG
Video Resolution 640 x 480 @ 30 fps AVI
320 x 240 @ 30 fps AVI
Image Formats JPEG
Video Formats AVI
Audio Formats WAV
Lens
Lens Type

Focal Length: 6.0 - 60mm (35mm Equivalent: 36 - 360mm)
Optical Zoom 10x
Digital Zoom 4x
Image Stabilization Optical
Autofocus Type Passive
Focus Modes Auto Focus
Exposure
Shutter Speed 15 to 1/2500 Second(s)
Flash
Flash Modes Auto Flash
Auto Flash - with Red-eye Reduction
Flash ON
Flash ON - with Red-eye Reduction
Flash OFF
Slow Sync
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type LCD
Storage
Storage Media 1 x 16MB Secure Digital (SD) Card Included
1 x MultiMediaCard (MMC) Supported
Controls/Indicators
Camera Modes

Shooting Modes:

• Auto
  
• Program (P)
  
• Aperture Priority (Av)
  
• Shutter Priority (Tv)
  
• Manual (M)
  
• Portrait
  
• Landscape
  
• Special Scene:
• Foliage
  
• Snow
  
• Beach
  
• Fireworks
  
• Aquarium
  
• Indoor
  
• Night Scene
• Kids & Pets
  
• Night Snapshot
  
• Stitch Assist
  
• Movie

Photo Effects:

• Vivid
  
• Neutral
  
• Sepia
  
• Black & White
  
• Custom

Continuous Shooting:

• Normal: approx. 1.3 fps
  
• AF: approx. 0.8 fps
  
• LV: approx. 0.8 fps (Large/Fine)

Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports 1 x USB
1 x Audio/Video Output
1 x DC Power Input
Software
Software Included

Digital Camera Solution
Battery Information
Batteries 2 x AA Alkaline Included
2 x AA NiMH Supported
Physical Characteristics
Color Black
Dimensions 2.81" Height x 4.28" Width x 1.84" Depth
Weight 9.35 oz - Camera body only
Miscellaneous

• Package Contents PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera
  
• 2 x AA Alkaline Battery
  
• 16MB SD Memory Card SDC-16M
  
• Wrist Strap WS-200
  
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  
• AV Cable AVC-DC300
  
• CD-ROM

Additional Information

Sensitivity:

• Auto
  
• ISO 80
  
• ISO 100
  
• ISO 200
  
• ISO 400
  
• ISO 800
  
• ISO 1600
  
• Compatibility NTSC
  
• PAL
  
• PictBridge
  
• Exif 2.2
  
• DPOF Version 1.1

Platform Support PC, Mac

 

Warranty: MOG 30 Day, Manufacturer 1 Year