- WAYFINDER HIKE & DRIVE COMPASS
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Designed for both back-road driving and off-road hiking, the Wayfinder V700 is the perfect tool for keeping track of where you are--and where you're going. Uniquely, the V700 automatically switches between vehicle and handheld use. When seated in its cradle, the V700 corrects for your vehicle's magnetic field. Outside your vehicle, the compass automatically switches to handheld mode.
The Wayfinder V700 offers a compass rose and eight cardinal points for ascertaining general direction. Its numeric, five-degree digital readout gives you precise headings, while its onboard holographic display is always bright, crisp, and clear. At night, a bright backlight illuminates the display to ensure clear viewing.
The V700's patented magnetic-sensor technology is the same advanced technology used by GM, Ford, and Chrysler in their built-in compasses. A magnetic-distortion flag alerts you when outside interference is affecting accuracy, and the unit's smart auto shut-off feature conserves battery life by automatically powering down the compass when your vehicle is parked for ten minutes or more.
The adjustable mounting bracket mounts to any windshield using strong suction cups; there's no hardwiring required and the compass slides easily from its mounting bracket for handheld use.
What's in the Box
Compass, an adjustable mounting bracket, two AAA batteries, a 12-volt cigarette-lighter adapter, and a user's manual.
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PNI V700, WAYFINDER HIKE & DRIVE COMPASS
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good and easy to use,
By mikerman (Redwood City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wayfinder V700 Digital Vehicle/Handheld Compass (Electronics)
I purchased this compass after reading mixed reviews of other PNI compass products. I liked this compass because it could easily be removed from the car (I have a convertible). Thus far (1 month later), I'm happy with the purchase. The compass is very easy to set (drive once in a circle, or turn the compass in a circle for the second, "hand" mode), easy to remove from the car (just lift it out of its cradle), and seems to be accurate (an issue raised in reviews for other PNI compasses); the three forms of readouts also are handly and easy to read. I would have liked the batteries (2 AAA batteries) to last longer, but at 200 hours, that's still half a year at 1 hour a day. (And the unit also comes with a lighter adapter cord, which is of a good and useful length.) And a soft case would be nice, for separately carrying the compass. Assuming that performance issues don't develop in the future, I'd highly recommend this item.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Handy at Night for Sure,
By Philscbx (Mpls, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wayfinder V700 Digital Vehicle/Handheld Compass (Electronics)
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Product Description Amazon.com Product Description The V700's patented magnetic-sensor technology is the same advanced technology used by GM, Ford, and Chrysler in their built-in compasses. A magnetic-distortion flag alerts you when outside interference is affecting accuracy, and the unit's smart auto shut-off feature conserves battery life by automatically powering down the compass when your vehicle is parked for ten minutes or more. ___________________________________________________________________________ This I highly dought about using the same technology - For one - using it with auto adaptor - leaving it plugged in - and You previously set it up prior the day before - Start the vehicle - and the compass goes retarded pointing more than the opposite way. I received it Feb / 05 - I almost returned it a week later - from constantly having to find a full circle space to rotate vehicle to reset it everyday - But I hung in there trying to figure out this problem - as a retired aircraft service tech - you tend to get fussy how things work from day one With the unit mounted on center of windshield - with vehicle off - and unit on - I try testing compass for interference - as quoted in top paragraph about a distortion flag - there has never been a flag - Unit on - vehicle off - I turn the key to on position - already the unit flips out of it's set coordinates - turn key off - unit returns to setting - Apparently - magnetic impulse of vehicle system energizing is enough to throw it off - I'm not starting the veh - just turning key to power up the dash - as starting sequence would be much more of a pulse. Turning on the turn signal - brake lights - etc - could also create a pulsed magnetic field. Remove unit from center of windshield - There may be a better spot that's more shielded. In the end - I found the ideal spot mounted on the windshield next to driver's door pillar - So far I have not had to reset it more than twice - and it's a nicer spot for viewing as well. In order to make this position possible - I went to local Best Buy to get an adaptor that has small profile plug to cig lighter where cord comes out at right angle keeping cords close to console - the other end has 4 ports and was easy to place on lower face of dash next to drivers door to make vertical approach straight up to the compass and anything else up there. It's the sticky Velcro deal - and may have to update to be more permanent. Also the cell phone has a new port now - VS the clutter in center of dash. For general use - I find it handy when out at night and knowing I'm going the right way after making unknown exits from the freeway - or just knowing I'm on the south side of the Mall at night. In no way is it as accurate as the GPS - Which I also use. Checking compared positions can be up to 20 - 30 degrees off and can be effected by any interference The balloon of magnetic fields coming from Your vehicle could be isolated to a point but would involve thin sheet film of metal embedded into a dash pad. If you want to know just how its performing - get a handy pocket compass - stand ten feet away from vehicle and compare position to the unit in vehicle. Do not park or set up compass near power lines. Making sure it's latched into it's holder is a must - The edges of mount have to be forced into groove of compass - this took me a couple days to notice - when it kept falling out. I purchased 2 of them - One as a Gift to an older gal in a wheel chair - and I wanted to be very informed as to what problems she may see before I ship it 2000 miles to her door. Have Fun
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Auto shut off,
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This review is from: Wayfinder V700 Digital Vehicle/Handheld Compass (Electronics)
I really like this compass, it's true the display does not wash out. It's very portable. Very nice backlight for use at night.
What I don't like, is the automatic shut down of the back light. When running without 12 volt adapter plug in the back lighting turns off after 20-30 secs. I'd rather it stayed on until I turned it off. another bad feature is the automatic shut down when the compass doesn't detect any changes...Several times now while going down a straight highway it's decided to shut down as I haven't changed directions. Each time you have to reach up and turn it back on. I don't have any extra lighter sockets in the vehicles I drive, so I changed the 12 cord and bought a rechargable 9 volt battery, now the backlighting stays on, and I don't loose my 12 volt lighter socket.. so I'm pretty happy. I still have an issue with the auto shut down, you get out of your vehicle for a minute or go down a long straght road and it turns itself off...too bad it doesn't turn itself back on.
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