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It'll operate absolutely normally in every regard; displaying maps, finding satellites and positioning them in the sky; compass works; barometer works; in short it will do everything except its primary function.Lowrance customer service has been notably unresponsive except to finally tell me that they want $150 just to look at it.Some internet surfing reveals that this is an epidemic with this model and similar Lowrance models. And stopped finding its location. My personal suspicion, unsubstantiated in any way, is that they are programmed to cease their primary function after three years since turn-on.Anyway, now I have to get another GPS for hunting, and it won't be a Lowrance. Bottom line: Steer clear if you expect a piece of equipment that lasts more than three years.I'd have given this a four-star rating up until a month ago. That's when it passed its third anniversary of use. They simply go belly-up in this fashion after three years.
5) Has many advanced features, there is a lot to learn, but the features are worth the effort. That is also the case of LEI, their partner company that makes the Maps and Accessories. The pre loaded maps have major expressways, and mark lakes and towns fairly well, you can set a latitude and longitude point and get to it, but get the MapCreate software, you will get much more out of it. They make great products, even used by the U.S.
It comes with maps pre-installed, but they lack detail that makes it useful for everyday use.2) Battery life - about three hours or four hours tops with lithium cells, make sure if you do use it, bring extra batteries or use the car cigarette lighter adaptor or hahave access to it.3) On the large side, but the largish screen makes it convenient.4) It would be nice if the firmware allowed one to put google maps or other internet based maps on the unit. However, it does have some minor issues that have downgraded it from five stars to four. Scuba diving, forget it.2) Display is bright and large for a handheld unit. ie, stopwatch, clock, barometer (also somewhat predicts the weather), trip calculator, scouting mode, etc. It is lightyears ahead of a map, compass and watch, and makes getting to a destination easier but is not a great in car unit. Lowrance Electronics is an awesome company. 6) If you are looking for a do all GPS, Buy It.
Headphone adaptors and computer connections are an additional purchase.5) Volume of alarms could be louder.6) Ease of use is okay, but could be better (example would be deleting individual waypoints could be much easier).Sound like some major issues, not really, the unit makes up for it in many ways. Navy. You can see it in bright sunlight with the light off, It has daylight and nighttime viewing modes.3) Rich Color - is very bright and vivid.4) Is very good for hiking and hunting, marine use, possibly even avaition, however if you want turn by turn directions, alternate routes, etc, it is not a dedicated automotive style unit. Minor Issues are as follows:1) Get a Bundle that includes the software, the card reader, and at least one card, or buy the Software and card reader and cards.
It also would be nuce if you could have standard earphone hack or usb connections with ones computer. The Lowrance iFinder Expedition c is a great unit that excels for hiking and hunting, however I would say it may not be a great job for an in car use. It is the swiss army knife of GPS units. However, if you ask questions via the internet they do take a couple of days to respond.
The Lowrance iFinder Expedition C is an awesome unit, I am glad I bought it last year. Benefits of ownership are as follows:1) Rugged - it is somewhat waterproof, ie, if you drop it in a puddle or shallow stream you will not kill it. 7) With the Maps it is extremely useful in almost any situation requiring a map or directions.8) Perfect for the Gadget Freak.I have used this unit on average once or twice a weak for the past year, even without the detailed maps it is quite handy.
Probably could expect this from most devices. Will occasionallly lock up anyway. SO picked up the US one. Would be nice if there was some overlap for those short excursions across the border (when we were in Skagway, AK we went up to Carcross, Yukon, CA).Software is not that great. Device is pretty decent to use. Also, appears to require a special card reader to limit # of MMC/SD cards used.
Unfortunately, they do not even overlap any into Canada. thus you have to make several smaller ones which just takes more time. Was better in the Skagway and Ketchikan area. Maybe someone tried to sue them.
Overall, maybe worth it considering the price and features compared to others, even with the added cost of software. Pretty lame attempt to limit people copying maps for others.The website is not great either for updates, etc. Maybe there is a way to turn off, but have not found it yet.Unfortunately you have to buy the software to build the maps. Had a hard time with acquiring signal while in central/southern Alaska if not outdoors with fairly decent clear path to sky.
In the lower 48, was very good indoors and in the car. You have to pick areas, such as US or Canada, etc. Had to install an upgrade just to get it to work w/o crashing/hanging up (on Win XP). My device has a newer version than available upgrade on the website.
Nice color display and functionality. I hate an annoying popup on powerup that warns not to use for navigation. Even then, it cannot do large maps at one time.
I've had no issues with it. Battery life is good, used it on a all day Kayaking trip keeping a tracklog, backlight off when I wasn't looking at it.
It hasn't been a problem, but if your accustomed to B&W screens you'll need the backlight more than you used to.Overall very happy with it. The magnetic compass makes honing in on a location nice at close range where GPS derived heading gets jumpy at low speeds.
Still has over 50% left after 6 hours of constant use.GPS signal acquisition is good, holds a lock well. Direct sunlight reading is good without it, but expect to use the backlight a lot if there isn't sunlight to illuminate the screen.
This is my second Lowrance unit, this one specifically bought for Geocaching. One thing I would recommend is some kind of screen protector, as it is a glossy plastic and any scratches show up, it's cheap insurance for keeping it looking new.
Color screen is amazing with backlight on.
Puts me right on the spot I want to be. I use it for fishing and hunting. I have been looking for this unit for a long time, and found the best price on Amazon.com. I have two friends that have the expedition c. This is why I bought mine. I would recommend this unit highly.
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