Among the best-selling GPS devices on the market today, the Satmap Active 10 Plus is powered by SD cards plugged into the side of the device which give a stunning rendering of topographic maps. This top-spec GPS unit consists of a large bright screen, easy to use side and front mounted navigational buttons and an electronic compass. The Satmap Active 10 Plus generates satellite maps on a rendering of OS maps and calculates your position actually putting you in the map.
Pan and zoom abilities give you a practical interface and the 3.5” inch screen provides easy bright visibility by day or night. The practicality of the Active 10 is speaks for itself with a large range of maps available for the
The SD cards on the Satmap Active 10 Plus power up detailed topographical maps, complete with contours, trails and all the natural features – think Ordnance Survey right there on the screen. Unique features of the GPS allow you to pan around a certain section of map or zoom in/out, and you can adjust your positioning using the ‘Trail Up’ or ‘North Up, Trail Up’ function depending on which way you want to use it.
Clear navigation controls operate from sturdy buttons mounted on the side and front of the GPS. The Satmap Active 10 Plus comes with rechargeable battery accessories and is powered by two AA lithiums. The route planner software allows planning points of interest which may be plotted along your route
The Satmap Active 10 Plus doesn’t have too many down points but there are certainly things to watch out for. Some users have said the length of battery life could be better – it’s certainly a good idea to take some spares in the bag if you don’t want the device to shut down on you on a long day out. Also you’ll need to consider the cost of the custom SD map cards, an operational cost with this GPS device. The cards do render the map beautifully but don’t come cheap – factor them into your purchase.
However, on the trail you can feel confident with the Active 10 Plus in your hand. It’s solid, reliable and waterproof and the GPS signal proves strong and accurate. The navigating options let you get as complicated or as simple as you want: use the advanced features for route planning and setting points of interest, or just pan, zoom and navigate, it’s up to you. The electronic arrow compass always keeps you spot on the trail.
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