Garmin GPSMAP 64s Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS Review
If you’ve noticed any sort of a pattern over the last couple of reviews, you’ve probably realized that each one has been a little bit more expensive and now this particular GPS one is continuing with that pattern.
Garmin GPSMAP 64s Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS comes with plenty of great features including a 2.6” display screen and a 4GB internal memory to help provide you with all of the maps that you’re going to need on the GPS. Additionally, the dual battery system on this GPS makes it simple to ensure that you always have battery wherever you are.
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Keeps Your Location
If you’re using a handheld GPS, it’s going to be pretty important to make sure that the GPS keeps your location and knows where you are at all times. If it knows this information, then it is going to be able to track your hike and walk and you will know where you are at all times.
With the high-sensitivity kayak GPS and GLONASS, this particular GPS will be able to locate your position even if you are under heavy cover or in a deep canyon.
Add Maps
When you purchase this particular GPS unit, you’re going to find that it includes a built-in worldwide basemap along with a 1-year subscription to the BirdsEye Satellite Imagery to help give you a photo-realistic view.
In addition to all of that, you will have no problem adding in more maps for your fishing of your choice thanks to the onboard memory and expandable memory card slot so that you can fit all of the maps you think you’re going to need.
BaseCamp Software
If you’re going to download a lot of different maps, then you’re going to love the BaseCamp software that is included with your purchase. You’re quickly going to find that this software makes it easy for you to view and organize all of your maps, tracks and routes.
It even allows you to create your own trip and share it with other explorers or your friends and family.
Dual Battery System
When it comes to the battery of this particular GPS you’re going to have your choice of using the traditional AA batteries that will need to be changed out every so often or you could use the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable NiMH battery pack can be recharged while inside the device for an easy and simple experience.
Pros
- Display is readable in direct sunlight
- Internal memory of 4GB can be expanded
- Dual battery system
- Receive smart notifications
- Wirelessly upload data to Garmin Connect
Cons
- Downloading maps is a very dated process
- Adding storage doesn’t work very well
- Garmin servers have error messages most of the time
- Accuracy is not the greatest
FAQs
Q: If I happen to go on a day hike and get lost, will this get me back to where I need to go?
A: Of course it does! Just follow the trail left on the screen and you will have no problem getting back to where you started!
Q: Is this going to record the entire hike or trip that I take with this GPS?
A: Yes it will! This GPS is going to include all of the important data that you need in order to make sure you get the workout recorded.
Final Verdict
As you’ve now been able to see from all of the different features discussed above, this is definitely going to be a great choice for a GPS unit for a variety of different people, most likely including yourself.
When you look at the features, you’re going to love the bright color display, the internal memory that can be expanded and the dual battery system that makes sure you always have battery when you’re on the go. With these great features, it’s easy to see how this GPS is going to make your life that much easier.
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