Up for Review: Lowrance iFinder Expedition C GPS
Lowrance was not to be left behind in the competition for GPS in the world market. It made its presence felt by introducing the Lowrance iFinder Expedition C. This GPS system has made the life of most travelers easy. Its built-in compass and altimeter will lead the user to his predestined location in safety. There are 1000 waypoints, 1000 event markers and 100 routes to help the user to plan his travel itinerary. 63 icons have been provided to mark the waypoints and make it user-friendly.
The Lowrance iFinder Expedition C contains preloaded base maps of the Continental US and Hawaii. It also has the advantage of being compatible with Topographic, Fishing Hot Spots and Navionics maps, which can be downloaded to the unit. This unit also offers the user alternative routes to reaching a particular destination. The user can then make his choice based on his time constraint and liking for a particular route. Also included in the unit is a built-in multimedia card slot. If the user is interested in any additional map data or regional maps, he can make use of this card slot to enhance his navigational ability.
The screen is bright with 2.83” (diagonal) color TFT display. It supports a resolution of 320v x 240h pixels. The screen modes can be toggled between Normal, High Contrast and Night Viewing. In fact, Night Viewing provides a clear view of the contour lines on the map at any time of the day. The attached help screen gives information about all the modes.
The Lowrance iFinder Expedition C GPS system is a good escort on hiking, biking and backpack trips. The compass and altimeter serve good purpose here. Being completely waterproof also makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Its MP3 player capabilities also allow the user to listen to his favorite tunes while driving or being outdoors
Lowrance – iFinder Expedition C Features and Specifications Review:
• Screen size: 2.83”
• Number of channels: 16
• Number of waypoints: 1000
• Traffic and weather updates: No
• MP3 playback: Yes
• Portability: Yes
• WAAS enabled: Yes
• Hard Drive storage: No
• Download capability: Yes
• Built-in base maps: Yes
• Mapping software: Yes
• PC Connectivity: Yes
• Voice prompts: Yes
• Backlit display: Yes
• Color display: Yes
• Water-resistant: Yes
• Battery life: Up to 14 hours
• DC Adapter: Yes
• Hand strap: Yes
• 3D map view: No
• Accepts data cards: Yes
• Antenna: Yes
• Automatic Sync: Yes
• Barometric Altimeter: Yes
• Car locator: Yes
• Choice of route setup: Yes
• Interval training: Yes
• Location reporting Yes
• Map Provider: Other
• Sun/Moon information: Yes
• Warranty term – Parts: 1 year
• Warranty term – Labor: 1 year limited
The Lowrance iFinder Expedition C handheld GPS has a unique ScoutMode feature which allows the user to mark boundaries and create borders. The user can also drive easily without having to take his eyes off the road. This is because of the Voice Prompts which allows the user to add voice notes to the waypoints using the built-in microphone.
The dual processors help save a lot of time with high-speed screen updates and dual Easy and Advanced Operation modes. There are 40 map zoom ranges to give the user access to view the maps at close range. Availability at a price of $299.99 MSRP brings it within the range of its competitors. The Lowrance iFinder Expedition C is tough competition to the bigger name brands both in quality and price.