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Description: The Lowrance iFINDER Explorer Plus is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is midpriced at around $275.
Pros: Is capable of storing 100 routes, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced GPS receivers.Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.EGNOS (Euro Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) enabled device supplies location-reliability feedback.Uses a standard SD memory card to store routes and maps.Its removable memory allows for almost unlimited storage of routes and other data.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.System includes Lowrance MapCreate USA topo.Built-in barometer lets you keep track of weather changes.
Cons: Has a 3 in screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average GPS receiver on the market today.
Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.This unit is somewhat heavy, weighing in at 8.7 oz.
Value: In general, this GPS receiver has good features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 1000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.Device is covered by a 1 year warranty.
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