satmap Active 10 Test (Satellite Navigation System)


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satmap Active 10
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 4 different tests on the satmap Active 10 (s).
Average score of all navigation devices: B.
Product specs: Type: In - car
 
RegHardware
Publication date 7/2008
Position 6/9 in test 		80%
Register Hardware felt the Active 10 was good value for money for a rugged outdoor GPS device. Its screen was easy to read, even in dim conditions with its headphone port and card slot also doubles up as a hard-wearing MP3 player.
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 6/2008
Single test 		8 out of 10 points Value for money: 6 out of 10
Trusted Reviews believes Active 10 to be one of the best recreational GPS device on the market. However to get the ultimate in outdoor navigation you have to have a deep pocket.
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Personal Computer World
Publication date 12/2007
Single test 		"Very good" (4 out of 5 Stars) Value for money: 3 out of 5 stars
"It has its flaws and you’ll end up spending a lot if you want OS maps for the whole of the UK, but if you’re regularly hiking or walking cross country the Satmap Active 10 is a great, if expensive companion."
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PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor
Issue 62/2007
Single test 		9 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
"... the combination of light weight, quality weatherproof casing and stunning battery life should see the product become a firm favourite on the UK outdoors scene."
 
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spanner
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The day walker!


Posted on: 05.08.2008   10:50
Score: F  (Ungraded)
well built and a good constructed body, I love the fact that i can have high detail 1:25k mapping on this device.

comes in a nice box!!!!

The negative issues are.
power consumption with AA's is rubbish with the rechargible a little better.
I also found the unit locked up 5 times on a trek in the hills with blue skies.

I think alot of these problems are due to the fact that satmap were more intrested in marketing this product and getting it out into the shops rather sorting out all the teething problems and bugs.

so guess what guys its going on e bay and back to my garmin fortrex 101 and my map and compass

basicly buying a pda that read o.s. mapping its a pitty garmin can't have o.s. mapping on their products because im sure they could come up with something special.




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stevejet
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Flawed genius


Posted on: 18.06.2008   15:33
Score: B  (Above average)
Bought 'South of England'(1:50)& 40x40K Lakes (1:25).
Takes a little while to find sats but good lock when found. Very accurate. Found myself in some nasty weather on the hills in Lakes (poor visibility) but satmap was brilliant. Lack of PC software a pain, also cannot backup onto spare SD cards which considering you can spend over £100 on 1 card is a worry. Great to use though just have to be careful not to walk off some cliff edge when using ; - )


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Pete Walker


Posted on: 18.01.2008   11:25
Score: A  (Excellent)
Very easy to use, works out of the box. Once the GPS was fixed and I selected a route OFF I WENT! The elevation data in the route profile looks great and the track points and statistics show exactly where I've been. Nice. This device was the highlight of my holidays!

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Summary of satmap Active 10



The satellite navigation system was put to the test in 4 magazines and gave reviewers little cause to complain, achieving fair results accross the board.
The satmap Active 10 scored highest in PDA Essentials & GPS Advisor magazine (62/2007) with an overall rating of 9 out of 10 points.