Lowrance Announces the iFinder Hunt C GPS
Lowrance has announced the launch of their Lowrance iFinder Hunt C handheld GPS, the only color GPS specifically designed by hunters for hunters. "The new iFINDER Hunt C with color display offers everything you'd expect in a versatile, precision mapping GPS unit made for the field, including hunting-specific icons, unique "Scout Mode", electronic compass, barometric altimeter, built-in microphone, and more!"
On top of some pretty good handheld GPS features, the iFinder Hunt C includes unique icons to for tree-stands, game signs, ATV's, and vehicles. The Scout mode lets you mark perimeter areas and create borders to a particular hunting region. It has a built in compass and barometer which allows for weather predictions. The microphone allows you to leave voice tags on a particular site. It's water tight and comes in a nice RealTree camo pattern.
A big add for this is the MapCreate USA TOPO software that includes TOPO maps as well as public hunting areas in 47 states, game management areas, and various other wilderness refuges and wildlife management areas.
It comes with an SD/MMC slot for additional memory. This also allows MP3 play on the GPS unit with the optional MP3 kit.
Specs
*High-brightness 2.62" diagonal (6.65 cm) color TFT display
*240V x 160H pixel resolution
*White LED backlit screen
*Excellent direct sunlight and low-light/night viewing
*Weighs 8.7oz/247g with 2 AA batteries loaded (batteries not included)
*5.588x2.549x0.955 inches / 14.2x6.5x2.4 cm pocket-sized
*Precision 16-channel GPS+WAAS receiver
*Antenna port for connecting optional external GPS+WAAS antenna
*Dual processors for higher speed screen updates and scrolling
*Dual Easy/Advanced operation modes
*Built-in continental U.S. and Hawaii background map featuring interstate exit services
*One MMC/SD digital media memory card slot for higher-detailed mapping, GPS trip details recording/playing, and MP3 or Ogg Vorbis music playing capabilities
*Optional MapCreate USA Topo Accessories Pack that includes MapCreate USA Topo mapping software, one digital MMC/SD memory card, and an MMC/SD card reader/writer with *USB connector
*Compatible with optional plug-&-play Lowrance FreedomMaps, Fishing Hot Spots Elite, *LakeMaster ProMaps, NauticPath, and Navionics electronic charts
*2,000 waypoints/1,000 event markers/100 routes
*Up to 100 savable and retraceable plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in any trail
*40 map zoom ranges, 0.02-4,000 miles
*42 graphic icons + 17 hunting-specific icons
*Internal back-up memory
Music
*MP3 music playing capabilities with optional MP3 Kit
*Music files loaded by MMC/SD digital memory card (included with Plus model only)
Price on the web: About $390
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Posted by Scott Martin at October 28, 2005 7:01 AM
Review II, two month's of use
I have been very pleased with the Lowrance Hunt C, the Reflective screen background gives a better in Sunlight view than the older Black and White Unit.
I have no problem getting a 3D Fix in my house and the WAAS feature has brought me very accurate info. The Track Smooth, Memory Status, POI downloads from PC to SD Card and to the GPS are just a few features not found in the Garmin 60csx. Over the weekend I took the scouts out and a Garmin user was astonished at the details the Hunt C displayed, which by the way saved the day for some lost scouts. The hunting units are displayed as well when it may be critical to know if you are in the right hunting unit.
I am very impressed with all the small trails and points of interests that the Hunt C displays. I will be happy to answer any questions a buyer may have on this item.
I posted two earlier comments, I have now changed my mind, My first Hunt C ended up being defective, and now after 6 months of use from my 2nd unit, it has stopped acquiring satellites and I had to send it in now during the peak of hunting season, outside of the dealer warranty time, Lowrance confirmed it was unrepairable and will send me yet a third, A gps that needs to support its claims and it doesn't. The old Garmin 12 unit acquired satellites much better. Everybody go with a Garmin with the siRf receiver.
LOWRANCE HUNT C UPGRADED!
As I mentioned in an earlier review, I sent my HuntC in for repairs, They sent me a new one (overnight) at their expense, just in time for the weekend.
This unit has be upgraded, It now has more icons, it has a larger screen from the 2.6 to 2.8 (big difference). I personally believe that they upgraded the receiver, I have 3D fix with Waas lock in the house anywhere in the house, and a constant 3D Fix under the deepest folage out in the woods, I tried it out today 9/2006, Great in canyons and +/- 15ft. in a moving vehicle. It has a reception never known before, I truly enjoy the update on this system. I also tested the unit for "return to waypoint" and it was right there with an accuracy of 5ft. The initial fireup of the unit gained a fix before I can even manuever to the Satellite Screen, It's that fast (anywhere).
It's acquisition time is fantastic, It is 50% or more faster then the original Lowrance C I had that worked properly. And it stays on a 3D lock much better than the 1st edition. I hope this information will be beneficial to you.
LOWRANCE HUNT C UPGRADED!
As I mentioned in an earlier review, I sent my HuntC in for repairs, They sent me a new one (overnight) at their expense, just in time for the weekend.
This unit has be upgraded, It now has more icons, it has a larger screen from the 2.6 to 2.8 (big difference). I personally believe that they upgraded the receiver, I have 3D fix with Waas lock in the house anywhere in the house, and a constant 3D Fix under the deepest folage out in the woods, I tried it out today 9/2006, Great in canyons and +/- 15ft. in a moving vehicle. It has a reception never known before, I truly enjoy the update on this system. I also tested the unit for "return to waypoint" and it was right there with an accuracy of 5ft. The initial fireup of the unit gained a fix before I can even manuever to the Satellite Screen, It's that fast (anywhere).
It's acquisition time is fantastic, It is 50% or more faster then the original Lowrance C I had that worked properly. And it stays on a 3D lock much better than the 1st edition. I hope this information will be beneficial to you.
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