Lowrance iFinder GO Waterproof Hiking GPS (Yellow) Review

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(More customer reviews)[1 star - for some reason I cannot edit this feature]
I originally rated this 3 stars because of its price and basic qualities. I have to say that I regret that decision. I have used 5 of these units since September for my work with teenagers. The most recent time was the last straw. They are cheap, but you get what you pay for. I have had to resort to ten kids using my personal garmin etrex too many times.
-Cold start time is horrible, if it even does it at all.
-Lowrance did not see fit to include a manual on using advanced mode(You must print all 92 pages yourself online).
-I have set waypoints (which is very easy to do on this) and followed them back to find it wished me to go in the complete opposite direction when I was already 1000 feet away.
-The design is NOT intuitive and easy to follow, each page has its own menu with not much corssover for commands.
-The display is fairly clear, but small. Backlighting is real nice though.
Spend the extra money, buy the basic eTrex.

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An affordable GPS navigator that includes all the features you need to get around, the Lowrance iFinder Go Handheld GPS+WASS Receiver is a great choice for hikers, cyclists, and road trippers. Simply plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder Go follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.
The navigator is so reliable that its 16 parallel channel GPS and WAAS receiver is accurate to within several meters, making it a great fit for scavenger hunts as well as hikes. Each trip is completely customizable, with the ability to create new routes, waypoints, trails, and more. You can also easily recalculate your trip route should you get distracted and lose your way, and thanks to the 32 MB of built-in memory, you can save and retrace up to 100 of your favorite plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in each path.
The device holds more than just previous routes, however. It also comes preloaded with a background map of the continental U.S. and Hawaii, with such features as coastal nav aids, wrecks, and obstructions. In addition, the device supports up to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes. Users with a zest for detail will appreciate the 40 map zoom ranges (from 0.02 to 4,000 miles) and the 42 graphic icons used to mark special spots.
To top it off, the iFinder Go's bright yellow housing is waterproof, so you can use it in the rain or safely store it in your pack when rafting. Additional features include a 2-inch white LED backlit screen with 200 x 140 resolution, internal backup memory for storing your GPS data and settings, and a wrist-strap accessory. The pocket-sized unit measures 2.12 by 5.15 by 1.24 inches (W by H by D) and runs for up to 48 hours on two AA batteries (not included). It also includes a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box iFinder Go, wrist strap, user's manual.

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