Lowrance iFinder H20 Plus 2.83-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS Review
Lowrance iFinder H20 Plus 2.83-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS Feature
- Waterproof, handheld GPS+WAAS navigator with MapCreate 6 CD-ROM, MMC memory card, and card reader/writer
- 12-parallel-channel GPS and WAAS receiver; 3-inch backlit LED screen with 240 x 180 resolution
- 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes; dual processors for faster screen updates and scrolling
- Single 16 MB MMC card stores map files; MapCreate 6 software includes 2 million points of interest
- Comes with cigarette plug adapter; measures 2.54 by 5.58 by 0.95 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
Lowrance iFinder H20 Plus 2.83-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS Overview
Waterproof Handheld
Designed for anglers, boaters, and outdoors enthusiasts, this totally waterproof handheld is rugged enough to handle any harsh environment. The iFINDER H2O comes with sporty styling and a sure-grip rubber welt seal, along with dual processors and a high-res screen!
Also available with the Plus package - The iFINDER H2O Plus has the same great features of the standard model, with the added plus of exclusive MapCreate mapping software, one MMC/SD memory card, and an MMC/SD card reader with USB connector - for making custom, high-detail mapping.
Lowrance iFinder H20 Plus 2.83-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS Specifications
Amazon.com Product Description Designed specifically for anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts, the Lowrance iFinder H2O Handheld GPS+WASS Receiver with Plus Package features a waterproof housing that keeps it running efficiently even in the wettest of weather conditions. Simply plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder H2O follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.
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Mapping screen from MapCreate 6. View larger. |
The Lowrance iFinder H2O Plus Package delivers added mapping detail with the MapCreate 6 software. View larger. |
As with the best GPS navigators, the iFinder H2O is so reliable that its 12 parallel channel GPS and WAAS receiver is accurate to within a few meters, making it appropriate not just for rafting and fishing, but also hikes, hunting, and road trips. Each trip is completely customizable, with the ability to create new routes, waypoints, trails, and more. You can also easily recalculate your trip route should you get distracted and lose your way, and thanks to the MMC/SD card slot, the device can save and retrace up to 100 of your favorite plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in each path.
Although the iFinder H2O comes with a custom built-in map, Lowrance has sweetened the deal by throwing in its MapCreate USA Topo 6 software CD-ROM, along with a 16 MB MMC digital memory card and an MMC/SD card reader/writer. MapCreate 6 offers a full set of searchable land features and more than two million points of interest, including restaurants, lodging, gas stations, emergency services, airports, shopping destinations, and more. It's the ideal mapping software for getting from point A to point B, whether point B is across town or across the country. The included MMC memory card and card reader, meanwhile, help you transfer the mapping data from your PC to the iFinder H2O. As a bonus, the iFinder H2O also works with a variety of preloaded memory cards (no PC required), such as FreedomMaps, Fishing Hot Spots Elite, LakeMaster Pro Maps, NauticPath USA, and Navionics.
Meanwhile, folks with a zest for detail will appreciate the iFinder H2O's dual processors, which let you scroll quicker and receive faster screen updates. In addition, Lowrance included both easy and advanced navigation modes to ensue efficient navigation for beginners and simplify operation for everyone else. Data-wise, the unit supports up to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes, along with 40 map zoom ranges (from 0.02 to 4,000 miles) and 42 graphic icons for marking special spots. Additional features include a 3-inch white LED backlit screen with 240 x 180 resolution, a port for connecting an optional external GPS+WAAS antenna, internal backup memory for storing your GPS data and settings, and a cigarette plug power adapter for car trips.
The pocket-sized unit measures 2.54 by 5.58 by 0.95 inches (W x H x D) and runs for up to 12 hours on two AA batteries (not included). It also includes a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
iFinder H2O, MapCreate 6 software CD-ROM, MMC digital memory card, MMC/SD card reader/writer, cigarette plug adapter, user's manual.
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