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Lowrance iFinder GO2
Although the Lowrence iFinder Go2 is not the top of the line handheld GPS it is a solid GPS device that does a good job in it's simplicity. The iFinder Go2 is a basic GPS unit with very few features but it does offer what you need in a basic GPS handheld unit for navigation. Whether you're hiking, traveling or finding your way on the water the iFinder Go2 is just what you could want in the basics of GPS units.
The iFinder GO2 is Lowrance’s latest entry in the consumer grade, handheld GPSr market. It’s targeted towards entry level GPSr users with a 16 channel, WASS enabled receiver with mapping, holds a generous 1,000 waypoints and 10,000 trackpoints and comes with 64 megabytes of built in map memory.
Despite the 64 megs of map memory, you’re stuck with the Lowrance base map. With very limited details, it's pretty useless. The GO2 has a city and body of water database, but lookup is a bit slow. They can also be accessed directly by keying in the name, which is almost instant.
It’s about as wide as a Geko, but an inch longer. For novice GPS users there is a basic mode that allows you to find your home waypoint and waypoints from the database. It will not however allow you to mark your own waypoints, nor will it allow you to find user-created waypoints. For those who are a bit more GPS savvy, there is an advanced mode that allows you to access all the features of the GO2.
Out of the box the GO2 receives an initial 2D fix in an impressive 1 minute and 45 seconds with an EPE of 544 feet. It receives a 3D lock in 2 minutes and 34 seconds with an EPE of 53 feet. Once the GO2’s almanac was populated, the 2D sat lock came in a lightning quick 18 seconds with an open view of the sky and it took another 23 seconds to lock in 3D.
One major positive about the GO2 is the outstanding battery life. The unit uses two standard AAs and I was able to get 38 hours out of a pair during normal operation, including occasional use of the backlight. The unit is waterproof to IPX7 standards.
Features:
Display
200V x 140H pixel resolution
2" (5 cm) diagonal display size
High contrast Film Supertwist
Amber LED backlit screen
16-level grayscale
GPS/Mapping
Precision 16-parallel channel GPS + WAAS receiver
Built-in, 64MB of memory preloaded with a background map of the continental U.S. and Hawaii, including enhanced shoreline detail, coastal nav aids, and wrecks and obstructions
1,000 Waypoints/1,000 Event Markers/100 Routes
Up to 100 retraceable plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in any trail
40 map zoom ranges, 0.02-4,000 miles
42 graphic icons to mark special spots
Internal back-up memory
Specs
Weighs 5.36 oz/151.9g with 2 AA batteries loaded (batteries not included)
5.15x2.12x1.24 inches / 13.1x5.4x3.15 cm pocket-sized
The iFinder GO2 is well priced, it has a very long battery life, it's easy to use, it has a compact size, and good reception. Bottom line: The iFinder GO2 is an impressive unit for its price. It’s a good choice for beginner geocachers and those who hunt a cache every once in a while.
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