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Lowrance iFinder H20 C GPS (Blue)

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Lowrance iFinder H20 C GPS (Blue)
 
Manufacturer: Lowrance
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List Price: $279.00
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Product Description
One of the most popular Lowrance handhelds, now with a crystal clear color display and a 16-channel GPS precision, the Lowrance iFinder H20 C comes with dual processors for higher speed screen updates and scrolling, sporty styling and a sure-grip rubber welt seal. This compact and portable navigation system features a built-in background map, including interstate exit services, of the continental United States and Hawaii. There's also one MMC/SD digital media memory card slot for mapping and recording capabilities, an antenna port for connecting the optional external GPS and WAAS antenna, and an internal back-up memory to keep your important data secure.

Reliable, powerful, and user-friendly, the H20 C features an easy point-and-map process operation for navigation and routing, as well as dual easy and advanced operation modes. Its 2.83-inch, diagonal, color TFT display offers 320 x 240 resolution for optimum readability, and the white LED backlit screen ensures excellent direct sunlight and low-light or night viewing. The H20 C also gives you access to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes, as well as up to 100 savable and retraceable plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in any trail. For added trip-planning convenience, you can take advantage of 40 map zoom ranges (0.02 to 4,000 miles) and 63 graphic icons to mark special spots.

Compatible with optional Lowrance FreedomMaps, Fishing Hot Spots Elite, LakeMaster Pro Maps, NauticPath USA, and Navionics electronic charts, the H20 C is waterproof to IPX7 standards, so you can take it wherever you go. Convenient and versatile, it operates up to 14 hours or longer on two "AA" batteries (not included) and comes with a full one-year warranty.

Product Details
  • Comes with dual processors for higher speed screen updates and scrolling; sporty styling and a sure-grip rubber welt seal
  • Features a built-in background map, including interstate exit services, of the continental United States and Hawaii
  • Includes one MMC/SD digital media memory card slot for mapping and recording capabilities, an antenna port for connecting the optional external GPS
  • Dimensions: 5.6 x 2.5 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D); weighs 8.7 ounces
  • 16-channel GPS and WAAS-enabled handheld helps get you where you're going quickly and easily

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Customer Reviews
More bang for the buck
 
Review Date: March 4, 2008
Reviewer: D. W. Farr,
This Lowrance GPS receiver has all the features needed for geocaching. Aided by topo mapping software, this device will lead you to any spot you want. To get the same features in other brands, you would have to spend more money. Also, the car adapter comes with the device whereas it is a separate purchase in other brands. We have used it extensively and never had a problem. It acquires the satellites quickly and keeps the signal under adverse conditions such as tree cover. The only small problem is that the road map overlay may be off in some areas by several yards. This is not a big concern since it's the topographical accuracy that is important. This model doesn't have an electronic compass or altimeter; however, for just a little bit more money you can get these features in a Lowrance Expedition C. Not a big deal for most folks.
H20 is the only handheld chartplotter
 
Review Date: September 21, 2008
Reviewer: Stephen Warriner, MA USA
I have been searching for a handheld chartplotter where you can string a series of waypoints on the chart and create a route. The Garmins (Colorado and now Oregon) don't do it, you have to set waypoints then select them from an off chart list to create a route.

Yes, for more details you have to buy a chip. A great marine chip for this unit is the Nautic Path which can be found on Amazon for $119.

This unit is a true handheld chartplotter at a price even with the detailed all USA marine chip by Nautic Path defeats all competitors.NP-USA NAUTIC PATH MAP CHART
Geocacher and I Love It!
 
Review Date: December 14, 2009
Reviewer: LadyBee, Michigan
I have had this unit literally since it first came out--January 2006. I use it exclusively for geocaching and have the Topo Maps version 6 for it. I did a lot of research before settling on this unit because as one reviewer stated it gives the most bang for the buck. I find it gives me a great lock even under heavy forest foliage. I also get a lock inside my house still after 4 years of use. The accuracy is outstanding and matches the units that other cachers are using when we are out together. This unit has fallen into rivers twice over 2 years ago. It floated to the surface and I retrieved it easily. It worked fine after both of these episodes. I find that the topo maps load quickly-as fast as I drive. The only thing I would like to see on it is the ability to project in feet rather than the smallest being 0.1 mile. I have not had any of the other problems that other reviewers have noted here. It is easy to use and I can input coordinates faster than the other cachers who have other brands of units. I use recharable batteries and have found that the brand name batteries work the best as expected. There will always be someone who is not satisfied or who get a bad unit no matter what they buy. None of the other cachers I know with these units have experienced the problems that other reviews have noted here. I have talked to Lowrance support twice and thought they were the best I have talked to. No wait, not foreign and they knew what they were talking about. I recommend this unit to everyone that asks how I like it. When this one finally bites the dust I will check out the new Lowrance units first as I believe that they were still offer the most bang for the buck.
Lowrance iFinder H2O
 
Review Date: November 28, 2007
Reviewer: Jack Keefe,
Have used this only a couple of time and it works very well in the areas I have tried. Would buy this product again.
Lowrance iFinder H2Oc GPS
 
Review Date: June 28, 2008
Reviewer: E. T. Purtell, Yooperville
We purchased the Lowrance iFinder H2Oc GPS with some Navionics maps on an SD memory card. We used new Lithium AA batteries with the unit.

Our purpose for purchasing the unit was for use in navigating waterways
between Minnesota and Ontario, specifically the Rainy Lake region.

The unit worked very well, and was very useful for navigating these rocky lakes, with many navigational hazards, such as numerous rock outcroppings, and hazards just below the surface of the lake.

The only problem we encountered was a long delay in downloading/processing map information, if you chose to zoom in/out of your current display. It sometimes took 10 seconds or more for the new screen to load, and if you are using this device as an aid, and travelling across the lake at 30 or 40 knots, the delay was a little unnerving at times, specifically if the lake has a lot of rock pile hazards. And yes, the software states you should not use this device for navigation, it is only an aid.

The batteries we started with lasted all week, and we used this unit extensively all week.

When you arrive at your destination, you need to remember to load the specific map you will use. For the Navionics maps, you will also need to
know the abbreviated file name for the area you want to view. The file names are not always obvious, so make sure you review the software to know what map to load, for the area you are using the GPS. This is a Navionics comment, so we did not add or detract from the GPS review score.

That issue aside, we would probably rate this item overall at a 4.5.

If you are heading to a large unknown lake, looking for navigation aids, and a depth chart, this is a great tool, and we doubt you will regret the purchase. If you are getting older, the screen is a little small, but it is hand-held, and small enough to put in your pocket or tacklebox.


Good luck


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