Once connected this allows you to manage the files on the device and complete software updates. If my iphone was waterproof and more robust id use that for my outdoor navigation but one hard shower or drop on to rocks and the iphone would be bust hence the satmap. The bike mount has a robust, flexible fitting the lanyard is 1. On the plus side the satmap has never crashed on me and seems quite reliable in use with the latest software updates. Satmap are a ukbased company that was founded 12 years ago. Satmap active 10 plus november 1, 2010 lfto the active 10 plus seems to get better and better and the latest version, which is now waasegnos enabled, features a hefty lithium rechargeable battery, and also comes with a 33% discount off mapping britain divided into three at 1. With a highres touchscreen for even more clarity when viewing maps of all scales wifi to allow for wireless snaptotrack routing and software upgrades. These devices are brilliant for anyone into walking or cross country cycling you can track where. View and download satmap active12 user manual online. Simply insert a satmap mapcard into the slot on the satmap gps device, and navigate. Nov 22, 2007 trail magazine tech ed graham thompson gives his first impressions of the latest gps receiver, with inbuilt ordnance survey mapping. The uks satmap systems produces the satmap active 10 gps device, designed for walkers and cyclists. Nov 01, 2010 satmap active 10 plus november 1, 2010 lfto the active 10 plus seems to get better and better and the latest version, which is now waasegnos enabled, features a hefty lithium rechargeable battery, and also comes with a 33% discount off mapping britain divided into three at 1. Satmap active 12 gps solo edition ordnance survey shop.
The downside is the battery arrangement which seems very outdated. Weve been listening to our customers and this offering has been put together based on their feedback. The record to view your trail recorded by the active 10 on icon is shown as empty when there is no a computer. Satmap active 20 the latest featurerich gps device from satmap. The top 8 differences between the satmap active 12 and satmap active 20 thu 23rd november 2017. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. I havent used it since, it sits in a draw gathering dust now. I mainly use the satmap for caching but also for cycle touring and walking. All the information you need when using the active 10 with software version 1. The active 20 is our latest 3rd generation, highend outdoor dual button touchscreen gps device. Trail magazine tech ed graham thompson gives his first impressions of the latest gps receiver, with inbuilt ordnance survey mapping. Satsync is a free software application that allows your computer to recognize the satmap gps devices when they are plugged into the usb. The popular gps system is a regular victor of bestintest awards and is used by everyone from mountain rescue teams to the association of.
Designed with the user in mind it is a rugged gps with a large colour screen that shows your exact position on a real map, in any weather, day or night. Satmap active 10 12 bike in very good used condition. I has a cheap and cheerful garmin to start but swapped to the satmap later. The active 10 plus unit retains the same features, functionality and performance as the original active 10 but with the addition of a 1.
Sep 18, 2009 satmap active 10 plus september 18, 2009 lfto the active 10 plus is a beefedup active 10 and, with a new rechargeable battery conversion kit, its a real contender and definitely the best of the os mapping compatible devices all national parks 1. The online mapping is ridiculously slow and limited, and at. The multiaward winning satmap active 12 is a large screen gps for walking, cycling and other sports. Satmap for reprogramming and will not be covered in the warranty. The active 10 plus gb bundle comprises the active 10 plus handheld gps unit along with a preinstalled great britain complete ordanance survey map 1. Anyway with bmc 10% discount i decided to get it in cotswold. I have had the satmap active 10 for a couple of years now and i think its great. The satmap active 20 is a fullfeatured, highend gps handset designed for outdoor adventures. I looked at the difference in the etrex vista hcx and the satmap active 10 in the shops to day and the screen on the satmap looks about 4 times the size of the etrex.
Eagle eyed readers had spotted something was up earlier today when an online retailer leaked details of a possible new model but satmap have now confirmed a new version of the active 10 is now available. Rarely has a new device been so eagerly anticipated as has satmaps active 10. Very easy to use, its large colour screen displays high quality maps and pinpoints your exact position on a digital ordnance survey map. User manuals, guides and specifications for your satmap active 10 gps. The satmap active 10 plus is a rugged, weatherproof and shockproof, handheld gps unit. The detail that the unit gives is excellent as would be expected. The one id seen on offer, turned out to a last years one. May 21, 2017 satmap active 20 the latest featurerich gps device from satmap.
Satmap active 10 for sale satmap active 1012 bike bracket 1. I have a satmap active 10, ive had all sorts of problems with it, software problems, battery caddy breaking, water getting in as its not even slightly waterproof. Got one of these through the post end of april by special delivery from the uk distributors. Satmap say if you have software aberrations, try reinstalling software or defaulting the settings. Having examined all the handheld sat nav gizmos id narrowed it down to either a garmin or possibly a a pda with a waterproof case and then i spotted a satmap active 10 plus on amazon for the same price as a standard active 10. We included the satmap active 12 gps in the winter edition of the outdoor 100 and its made it back in this time, because there isnt a summerspecific product thats superceded it since then the popular gps system is a regular victor of bestintest awards and is used by everyone from mountain rescue teams to the association of mountaineering instructors ami. The satmap active 12 plus is unlike any satnav ive ever used before. Please note, the english print and german editions of this user guide are 18.
When the unit has a lock, the record down saves from accidental deletion of files. Well, i was in manchester on saturday and popped into the cotswold shop. Any existing users with old style sd mapcards who wish to upgrade to an active 20 can use the standard sd mapcard consolidation service for a small admin fee to consolidate and. I did a lot of research before buying the satmap active 10 plus and so far, after a months use, it has lived up to my expectations. Richard calthropowen, managing director for satmap systems, said. For more information including version histories please visit our satsync information page. It allows you to after some further time depending on the connect your active 12 to a computer via a power source and activity, an onscreen standard usb connection. Any existing users with old style sd mapcards who wish to upgrade to an active 20 can use the standard sd mapcard consolidation service for a small admin fee to consolidate and switch their mapcard collection to the newer microsd. This active 10 plus gb bundle is a gps bundle that gives you the hardware, software and equipment you need to get out and explore the great outdoors immediately. They were after feedback about the unit from a mountain bikers point of view. Satsync is satmaps pc software for the importing and exporting of routes. I recon i can get a satmap attached to my bike for 300 gbp.
Satmap are trying to work out a new design which will be better. For sale is my satmap active 12 gb edition gps unit plus accessories. The top differences between the satmap active 12 and satmap active 20 the satmap range of gps devices will give you the higher resolution maps over a garmin and when you are looking at a unit that you can use with buttons for all season use the satmap has this function with a bigger screen. Putting routes in using the active 10 buttons sounds like hard work, apart from the wear and tear.
I have owned it since new the original receipt is in the box from 2015. Ive been thoroughly reading the instructions this time and realised, how much id missed with my first one. This is a brilliant personal navigator which we have tested in forests, hills and mountains and are very impressed with the unit. Satmap active 10 12 bike bracket used satmap active 10 12 bike bracket. It is robust and accurate and has got me out of trouble more than once already. It gives you the hardware, software and route planning tools you need to get out and explore the great outdoors.
Dec 11, 2017 for sale is my satmap active 12 gb edition gps unit plus accessories. Designed with the user in mind it is a rugged gps with a large colour screen that shows your exact position on a. The uk based satmap systems ltd announced the satmap active 20 sports gps device for outdoor activities walking, hiking, ski trekking, mountain biking, bike touring, rescue services and other professional users. Active 10 user guide satmap outdoor navigation gps.
The active 10 plus gb bundle comprises the active 10 plus handheld gps unit along with a free great britain complete ordanance survey sd map card 1. With a highres screen for even more clarity when viewing maps of all scales and low energy bluetooth to allow for wireless route sharing between devices. It is windows only software come on satmap, mac users have been around for a long time now, there really is no excuse for not providing mac compatible software and allows you to. Satmap active 10 plus september 18, 2009 lfto the active 10 plus is a beefedup active 10 and, with a new rechargeable battery conversion kit, its a real contender and definitely the best of the os mapping compatible devices all national parks 1. Blacks the active 10 plus is a complete gps solution and is an excellent os mapping device. Map card insertion satsync is a free software available for stoprecord icon when a single bar remains, it is coded red.
We included the satmap active 12 gps in the winter edition of the outdoor 100 and its made it back in this time, because there isnt a summerspecific product thats superceded it since then. The satmap active 10 plus follows on from the success of the satmap active 10. The largest of our four test units, the satmap active 10 comes with a preinstalled uk map with additional os maps on sd cards. Building on the formula established in previous satmap models, the active 20 brings a dual touchbutton control layout to the table an innovative and flexible system giving users the familiarity of touch operation combined with the precision of glovefriendly buttons. Since then theyve provided us with a number of useful gps devices, the most notable being the active 12 which we liked so much we not only featured it in our winter 2016 outdoor 100, but in our summer 2017 edition as well. Jul 05, 2009 so i got myself a cool new satmap active 10 plus. Combining all the features of a traditional handheld outdoor gps with full colour mapping from ordnance survey, the active 10 is waterproof and. It shows a symbol like a phone screen when charging but it appears to switch itself off during the satsync processes. Satmap fail to respond to any support questions emailed 3 times.
Since then theyve provided us with a number of useful gps devices, the most notable being the active 12 which we liked so much we not only featured it in our winter 2016 outdoor 100, but in our summer 2017 edition as well we loved its easytouse interface, superb ordnance survey mapping reproduction and glovefriendly push. The unit should then show the software upgrade screen straight away. I thought it had crashed but if you hold the start button long enough it wakes up. The active 10 plus is a complete gps bundle and gives you the hardware, software and route planning tools you need to get out and explore the great outdoors. Use the bookmarks tab to navigate to specific topics of interest. Anyway with bmc 10 % discount i decided to get it in cotswold. The active 12 is our 2nd generation sports gps device. The active 20 uses microsd cards, and since oct 2015 satmap has sold mapcards in this format in sd card adaptors.
Satmap active 20 outdoor gps device featurerich hightech. I belive the satmap is suppose to export data in gpx format so it surprises me no one talks about using it for osm. Mar 30, 2010 the active 10 plus is a complete gps bundle and gives you the hardware, software and route planning tools you need to get out and explore the great outdoors. Used widely by professionals and hikers, the active 12 has twice the resolution of its predecessor and adds a barometric altimeter, bluetooth connectivity and many more great features.
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