Garmin GPS III Waterproof Hiking GPS

by Garmin

Product Details

Product Manual [1.18mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.6 x 2.3 inches ; 9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000DM9E
• Item model number: 00100012600
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,299 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) were originally designed for military applications such as guiding missiles, tracking troop movements, and so on. But like so much other cold war technology, GPS has found a compelling home in the civilian realm. With the Garmin GPS III, you can navigate weekend expeditions in the wild, mark a secret fishing hole, or pilot your Ford Explorer on the open highway. The GPS III looks just like the Garmin GPS II Plus, and it does just about the same thing. But the GPS III sports a more refined and easy-to-use interface and includes a set of base maps that show cities and major roads, rivers, and railroads. Setting up the GPS III couldn't be easier: just load the batteries, find a clear area, and turn it on. After linking with at least three satellites, the GPS III will report your current position, and if you're moving--walking, riding, boating, or driving--it will show your current speed and bearing. And the GPS III is packed with special features, too: you can collect and mark up to 500 positions (called waypoints), set the trip computer to calculate distance traveled and average speed, and determine sunrise and sunset for your current position. Includes a Velcro strip for mounting on your car dashboard. --Harry C. Edwards

Amazon.com Product Description

For today's traveler on the go, the answer to cumbersome paper maps has finally arrived. Garmin's compact, powerful GPS III will guide you safely and accurately from intersection to intersection or even city to city, anywhere in the world, any time of day, in any weather. This affordable portable system includes millions of miles of highways, interstates, railroads, rivers, and shorelines to show you just where you stand.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Check out the updated Garmin III+, October 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Garmin GPS III Waterproof Hiking GPS (Electronics)

There is a newer III out which has an expanded database and allows for downloads from your computer. Check it out first, before buying this one, unless price is the main issue.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EASY TO USE and program, September 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Garmin GPS III Waterproof Hiking GPS (Electronics)

I am with the U.S.Army and purchased a GPS III while in Albania on a mission. We used this unit everyday and compared it with our traditional navigation methods. The unit was accurate enough for navigation in a foreign country. It was also used while in Kosovo with the same accuracy. I have had the occasion to use the unit since returning to the US and it has performed flawlessly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must in field survey and mining sites, October 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Garmin GPS III Waterproof Hiking GPS (Electronics)

As a manager of a diamond and gold mining company, we dig test pits for evaluation of opening sites in West Africa and Brazil. As these 'test pits' are evaluated it is sometimes months before we return to them. A lot can grow and change in three months where we work and without this product, we would be lost. It stands up to the very expensive $10,000.00 units and is much easier to use. A great product!