Up for Review: Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver
If you are considering buying a GPS which would be an all-season and all-purpose one, then the Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver should definitely be considered. It is absolutely loaded with features which actually work. Unlike many other GPS, this particular one lives up to its expectations. It can be used both on land and in water. Maps for both conditions are preloaded into it. Marine maps are available from both Lowrance and Navionics on an SD card. This GPS fulfills the purposes of in-car GPS, cart-plotter in boat and a handheld GPS for outdoor pursuits.
Inside the car, the Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver uses an interface and menu system available on other Lowrance GPS in this range. It has the ability to display the relevant data on the screen. It also decides the size and position of the data. The large built-in POI database is easy to access. There is a voice-guidance system which never lets you to take your eyes away from the road ahead. The instructions are pretty distinct and audible. There is an interesting turn-preview feature which proclaims in advance what is to be expected after the next turn.
Although there is no night-mode, the 3.5”screen is clear and bright. It is possible to follow the directions without much problem. The brightness can be adjusted manually. The unit is user-configurable making it a dream for most electronic buffs.
Mapselect.com is the website designed by Lowrance to aid its users to get information about its products. This is particularly helpful for the Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver. You can select areas of the United States which you might want to visit. The photographs of these areas can then be downloaded to your unit. It is possible to download topographical maps and BLM maps too. You can even play around with the scenery around your house. It is fun to have satellite photos of your very own house and its neighborhood. The only disadvantage is that every photo you download can cost about $5 each.
Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver Features and Specifications Review:
• Form factor: fixed
• Form factor: 000-0125-19
• Map capabilities: Internal, map cartridges/data cards, download maps
• User interface: touch screen
• Receiver type: 12 channels
• Display size: 3.5”
• Display type: 16-bit color LCD TFT display
• Resolution: 320 x 240
• Marine features: Split screen
• Special features: MP3 player, JPEG image viewer
• Audible features: Voice navigation instructions
• Trip calculator: route recalculation
• Included software maps: Marine cartography, City navigation maps, USA maps, Canada maps, Europe maps
• PC interface: USB
• Expansion slot type: SD card slot
• Antenna: Built-in
• Waypoints: 1000
• Battery type and quantity: Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Warranty: 1 year
As far as navigation in the water is concerned, the Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver can display marine charts. Both Lowrance and Navionics provide the newest platinum maps with 3D features. You can record the tracks across lakes and oceans. It gives a sense of security to know that you can find the exact track that you have been on. The maps are lucid with an extensive variety.
For a price of $249 MSRP, the Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver is fantastic. It is just the unit you need to go hiking, trekking, biking, mountaineering or just for a tour of your lake. Durability has been its hallmark. It is available in a small, ½ inch thick, black and grey plastic case. If you take a pick, then the Lowrance XOG Crossover GPS Receiver should be the one to decide for. Its features will always keep it amongst the chosen few in the market.