written by
smsch on Friday, September 04, 2009:
I've had the PN-30 for a few months now and love it. It does not have a electronic compass or barometric altimeter like the PN-40, but it's got all the other features. * Note: The manual contains calibration for the compass, but this is only for the PN-40.
I love the fact I paid only $24.95 for a year subscription which includes unlimited map downloads. I have both hi resolution satellite and NOAA maps for kayaking on it.
For geocaching, it's worked great. It lets me route a trip by driving or hiking. I only wish it would download multiple caches at a time, but maybe I am missing something on if you can do that or not.
At times, I find that I have to move approximately 1.5mph to re-engage the compass since it is not the electronic one, which works standing still. But for $249.99 on sale at Bass Pro Shops, I found it worth giving up the electronic compass for $399.99.