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On test: GPS Geonav 3S

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Category: Geonav

Published on Monday, 24 August 2009 08:14

Written by Luca Salvatelli

We tested the new GPS Geonav 3S, a gps that can be used for bike

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The GPS Geonav 3 and 3S

Geonav 3 The range has two models that differ by the presence of the magnetic compass and barometer on the 3S model. for the remaining features are the same. In detail, here are the features:

General features

• portable chartplotter with built GPS receiver and antenna

• GPS Receiver 12 channels with a predisposition WAAS / EGNOS

• Time to fix acquisition: Approximately 15 seconds (hot start) Approximately 2 minutes (cold start)

• Magnetic Compass 3D

• Built-Barometer

• GOTO function (the port closest to the service, the marker, Lat / Lon)

• Rotation of cartography

• Function Screen Amplifier ™

• Function Autozoom ™

• Function Overzoom ™

• Easy View ™ Function

• Function X-Plain ™

• Marker of 8 forms with the name of 8 characters

• Reverse Route

• Unit of measurement selectable depth (m, arms, feet)

• Cartography Navionics Gold ™, Platinum ™, and Land & Platinum ™

• road maps assisted by speech synthesis with a guide "turn-by-turn"

• 16 levels of zoom

• Carrier Route

• SD Card Cartridge

• Saving of routes, tracks and markers on file in the cartridge SD Card

• Map of the world built

• Resistant to water and dust (IP57)

• Weight: 110 g

Electrical characteristics

• Power supply: 5 Volt d.c. with external power supply 12/24V d.c. protected against overvoltage and reverse polarity.

5 V d.c. with power supply 100/240 V a.c.

• Parcel Li Polymer rechargeable battery 3.7V, 1250 mAh

• Battery operation: approximately 9 hours (with backlight turned off and new battery. The autonomy can be decreased with the wear of the batteries)

• Battery charger included; duration of charging: about 2 ½ h

• Consumption max. (during charging): 6 W

• Operating Temperature: -10 ° C +55 ° C. Humidity 93%

• Storage temperature: -20 ° C +70 ° C. Humidity 93%

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) colour, transflective, TFT 2.2 ", visible in the sun

• Backlit screen adjustable

• Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels

• ARM9 RISC Microprocessor

Characteristics of memory

• Up to 20 waypoints per route

• Up to 500 track points

• Up to 99 markers per group

• Number of routes, tracks and groups of markers: Unlimited, extendable depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card used

Accessories supplied

• Accessories for panel mounting, with mounting screws

• Cradle with charger jack and speaker

• car bracket with suction cup

• Adapter for mounting on the handlebar of bicycle

• Chargers to AC power

• Charger with cigarette lighter

• Speaker charger with cigarette lighter

• Headset

• Strap with shoulder strap

• Custody

• User's Manual and Installation

Road test

The handlebar assembly of the support is simple and fix Geonav is simple and safe, is present the outlet to recharge the batteries in the gps without detach from the stem. The gps signal reception is always good and fast is the start of the instrument. The settings are simple and intuitive. Quickly you can set a path and leave. Missing, unfortunately, the possibility to program the instrument using your computer or download the data to be able to analyze. In optical bikes, also lacks the ability to have a cardio-end to monitor heartbeats or an accessory to control the frequency of cycling. This is because the 3-series was born as a product specifically for the bike and only used on a bike. So you can not expect the performance of other specialized products, but this gps can be used in car, motorcycle or boat, the possibility precluded to other products targeted purely cycling. Cycle the basics are all there, as it is possible to control the path that is being done with great precision and meticulous detail, how to list the streets and points of interest. The display large, well-lighted enables perfect viewing of data and is easy, even in motion, moving from one screen to another or change the settings of the journey. The functions, typical of the gps, we are all perfect and allow management of the programming of the road you're travelling, that sin is not present the opportunity to see the altitude profile of the trail, which is useful to know how much you need to go uphill. The water resistance is ensured, if only for use in a marine environment is also intended 3S

Conclusions

The Geonav 3S is an excellent product, but its adoption by the rider must be carefully considered to avoid disappointment that the 3S does not deserve. With a gps that can be used on various media, and a single car, bike, scooter, boat or just walking on foot Geonav 3S is the perfect choice. It 'always at the side of its user with a perfect signal reception, good directions, always clear, excellent visibility, a greater ease of transport and to a great facility in its programming. With these characteristics, in consideration of the purchase, it is natural that the most demanding rider can find the gaps with other more specialized products and born solely for the use cycle. Since these products Geonav 3S, limited to cycling, because it comes out the loser does not have the same completeness of information, information, but only important for a cyclist evolved. Obviously the Geonav redeems it in all other uses where the specialist products can not be used with equal satisfaction. In conclusion, the Geonav 3S is the ideal choice for those who want a functional and effective gps that can be used on bikes, but also in the car or any other current of life (scooter, boat, trekking, skiing, etc..) Without need, from time to time, for a specific product.

Is suitable for

The gps Geonav 3S is suitable for all cyclists who do not need to monitor specific functions such as heart rate and pedalling cadence, but that need a gps that can be used both by bike and on other media.

Price

Prices range from 369 Euros in the model 3 to 519 Euros in the model 3S complete mapping of L&S Gold in any case the value for money is more than good.

Positive aspects

Price

Ease of use

Accuracy of information

Completeness of the information gps

Opportunity to be used universally on any media

Negative aspects

 It is not a specific product for a bike 

For further informations

Geonav

www.geonav.it