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 Topic: Alternative worth considering? |
andyb2
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 Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:53 am Subject: Alternative worth considering? |
Hi Planetnine,
If you search the forum using andyb2 you should find the relevant thread.
I've heard the unit is much improved - it was a year ago that I had it.
Among the problems I encounter ... |
| Topic: Alternative worth considering? |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:16 pm Subject: Alternative worth considering? |
Yes some of those future gadgets in shows such as Thunderbirds are now reality!
I really did'nt expect to watch my real time progress on a moving Ordnance Survey map screen for a long time.
I take ... |
| Topic: Alternative worth considering? |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:23 pm Subject: Alternative worth considering? |
As a GPS user for many years my dream was always a GPS with full Ordnance Survey 1/25000 mapping.
I tried and abandoned the Satmap Active 10 -as documented in another thread.
For the last two mont ... |
| Topic: SatMap Active 10 versus Nokia 6110 with Viewranger |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:34 pm Subject: SatMap Active 10 versus Nokia 6110 with Viewranger |
as a previous owner of the active 10 i keep an eye on this forum.
i stopped contributing as several forum members made it clear that criticism of the unit was unwelcome.
however i've read the revi ... |
| Topic: Battery Pack |
andyb2
Replies: 30
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:36 am Subject: Battery Pack |
yes i do accept that, but i think that you have to accept that if you look at my posts you will see that i have always admired the unit when it works.
i did get a refund of the money paid - but not ... |
| Topic: Battery Pack |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:52 am Subject: Battery Pack |
a locked up satmap in the rain is 'not convenient to use' - i know i've been there.
i give due credit to satmap for attempting to bring to fruition everyones dream - but the satmap is sold (is stil ... |
| Topic: Battery Pack |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:07 am Subject: Battery Pack |
The zoomable rolling OS map remains the holy grail
yes and my wife has that on her nokia n82 running viewranger. within its boxit case it is waterproof too.
the screen is too small, but is useab ... |
| Topic: Battery Pack |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:34 am Subject: Battery Pack |
i used to have the active 10 before i got my money refunded as i found the unit so unreliable. i considered the li-pol battery but rejected it on seeing it.
who 'designed' such a rubbish powerpack? ... |
| Topic: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
andyb2
Replies: 44
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:41 pm Subject: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
yes the iphone is a dream, but the interface has promise.
i'd hestitate to recomend a pda - they run on microsoft software - so will hang and freeze i know as i have one.
microsoft software is s ... |
| Topic: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:17 pm Subject: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
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| Topic: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:38 am Subject: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
| i finally answered my own question when i sent the satmap back for a refund. i was pleasantly surprised when field and trek agreed to refund the money due to the unit being faulty (it was out of their ... |
| Topic: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:49 pm Subject: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
i agree about the colorado. i looked at it at the outdoors show and thought the jog wheel was pointless and mechanically suspect. i've heard its performance was pretty poor initially too.
however t ... |
| Topic: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
andyb2
Replies: 44
Views: 21380
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:28 pm Subject: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
scotch_whiskey, i imagine you will be flamed but i admire you. you managed 6 months - i've endured just a month and that is too long.
like you i have used several gps systems and never experienced ... |
| Topic: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
andyb2
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Views: 21380
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:33 pm Subject: After one month - is the Satmap Active 10 a good buy? |
| i do take the point that what else is there? if you are mounting the unit on a cycle you only have the active 10 for use with os mapping (i use a garmin vista with gb topo as i keep to minor roads an ... |
| Topic: Has anyone got a refund as not fit for purpose? |
andyb2
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:46 am Subject: Has anyone got a refund as not fit for purpose? |
i'm not sure what to do. i had a very hostile email off lewis price at satmap saying it is'nt their problem - i have to take it up with field and trek.
he added that they would have 'a look', but i ... |
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