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martin_b
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:32 am    Post subject: Dakota 10. Reply with quote

Having seen that Amazon are now selling these for <£150 I took the plunge and ordered one. I also have a SatMap, a very early model that to be honest has been a huge disappointment.

The Dakota arrived Friday. Based on 4 dog walking trips and 1 bike ride my initial impressions compared to the Satmap are.

Its very simple to use, if you didn't have the instructions I'm sure you could work it out. The Dashboard function is excellent. Touchscreen is intuitive, and although I need reading glasses i can use it without. (there also is a large font option)

Size: Its pocket-able, but you would want the screen any smaller.

Screen is not as bright as the SatMap, but its OK.

GPS Fix. Excellent in under 20seconds. My biggest problem with the Satmap is that it wont get or keep a fix reliably. The Dakota seems far far better (newer chip set?)

Built in Map; Adequate just, if your on the roads. I downloaded the a UK map mentioned in thread further down and its good, but its still not an OS map!

Battery life, 5 trips about half a charge left. My Satmap eats batteries, ( probably trying to get a fix!)

In conclusion, If you just want to see how far your Sunday walk or ride is and need basic navigation then IMHO this is an excellent option.
IF your trekking across Dartmoor then the better maps in the Satmap would be useful, but I'd still carry the Dakota as a back up.
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