Garmin GPS 12XL Personal Navigator
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Overview
When your idea of an outdoor adventure means getting way off the beaten path, you demand the most of yourself and your equipment. And when the time comes to head back to civilization, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that the Garmin GPS 12XL has to offer.The GPS 12XL is all about performance. It features a 12 parallel channel receiver for amazingly fast satellite acquisition and tight satellite lock - even under tree cover. More than just an ultra-reliable receiver, the GPS 12XL is loaded with navigation information including 106 map datums and 7 grid formats, plus advanced orienteering features like user datum/UTM/and user grid formats to define your own map parameters. Store your position as one of 500 waypoints or add it to any of 20 routes. The proximity waypoint feature gives advanced warning of nearby hazards, while the position averaging function helps get the best fix possible.Packed in a rugged case to handle tough conditions, the GPS 12XL uses an ergonomic rocker keypad for easy one-hand operation and features a user-friendly operating system to keep you on the move instead of pushing buttons. Four AA batteries provide up to 24 hours of use and a variety of accessories can be added like an external antenna and mounting bracket. With the GPS 12XL, getting there won’t be half the battle - it’ll be half the fun.The device comes with City Point Database.
Product Specifications
Brand:Garmin
Model : 12XL
EAN Code :0753759007034
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20 reversible routes with up to 30 points each, plus MOB and TracBack modes
Large, easy-to-read display
Keypad designed for 1-hand operation
Includes ultrasonically welded waterproof case
Reviews
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Average Rating: 4.0
G. P. Treadgold Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Just what I was after
The Garmin GPS 12XL is exactly what I was looking for. I was not after a GPS unit that had stored maps, as in New Zealand there isn't that much mapping information available - hence I didn't go for the mapping GPS products.
It is a sturdy, compact, and portable unit, only slightly larger than my cell phone (Nokia 6120). It fits easily and comfortably in my pocket.
Battery life so far has been very good.
It is very simple to use, and easy to navigiate once you become familiar with the inter .... Read more
Erik Evans Rating: 2 Stars out of 5
Great... A few years ago
I bought this GPS a few years ago. As I work in the Army and my unit never fitted me with a military GPS, I decided to get one of my own. I was amazed then. It helped me out alot when trying to figure out my position. It's usefulness is limited in forests and in blizzards, which often is when you need the most. It was of course useless inside armored vehicles, but that's more than one can expect unless one has an external antenna.
The GPS can usualy track your position within two or three minu .... Read more
Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
Excellent, but expensive
I love this product! I used it in the High Arctic as a backup navigation tool while working as a mining exploration surveyor. Like all battery-powered equipment, the low-end temperature limitation is due to the batteries (4 alkaline AA's). It's portable, solidly made, not too heavy, and most importantly it tracks 12 satellites simultaneously to get a fast position fix. This also makes it somewhat more useful than the average GPS in light tree cover since it is more likely that the unit will .... Read more
Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
good navigation
Well, I have been looking for a good navigator. This is a something you can have on road when you need road assistance. It is also affordable. .... Read more
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