Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Mostly feedback for the SPOT service...
1. BEWARE! SPOT will require you to purchase yet an additional package on top of your normal service if you want to send custom text messages (AKA Facebook and Twitter). This is likely the main reason you are all buying this device. Very annoying given they don't mention that anywhere in the DeLorme or SPOT web site.
2. Mostly my overlook.. but the actual SPOT part of the device is a separate unit (you have to carry 2 pieces). Early product shots with an arrow between them gave me the impression that the SPOT bit was actually snapped on the back where the battery compartment is now. Just to being clear to those wondering as well. There are 2 units.
3. Comes shipped with firmware that wont allow for pairing of the two units. You must update firmware on the PN-60w first.
4. The DeLorme mapping application for your PC is very hard to use and doesn't really follow typical UI and human computer interaction conventions (yes I'm qualified and certified to make that statement :). The browsing and panning and zooming is a lot like Nat Geo TOPO. Both suffer from same Application UI issues.
5. SPOT Customer Service is very rude and unprofessional. Take a deep breath and try to be patient :)
6. GEOS Rescue however is top notch.
Hope these warnings help those window shopping.
Safe trails!
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Product Description:
Handheld GPS meets satellite communications. Enjoy peace of mind wherever you go, worldwide, even when cell phone service is unavailable. Send custom text messages to family and friends. Allow others to track your progress on social network sites like Twitter, Facebook, and SPOTadventures.com. Let family and friends know you're safe when your adventures take you to challenging locations.
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