Minggu, 10 April 2011

GPS GARMIN MILITARY FORETREX 401

The first-generation wrist-mounted GPS were all about recreation, and if you used one in the field or on missions, you noticed they came up a bit short. But now Garmin has taken the original and slimmed it down into sleeker, more powerful tool. GearScout got a final prototype to play with weeks before its release.


Geared specifically for the military, the new Foretrex 401 is about 20 percent smaller than the 101 and comes with the same size backlit display. New to the Foretrex line, though, is the 401′s ability to clone itself wirelessly with another 401, handy for quickly sharing mission waypoints and routes among team members. It also sports a 2-axis digital compass, a barometric altimeter and a USB jack to swap data to and from a PC or Mac.

There’s even a “Jumpmaster” function for static, HAHO and HALO jumping that will let you set data points for under-canopy guidance to an LZ. It’s got options for forward throw, windspeeds at altitude and HARP to get you to the right place. Garmin also improved the GPS sensitivity so it will pick up a signal faster once out of the aircraft, but it’s still best as a backup to your backup altimeter.

It still runs on two AAAs, but the more efficient receiver will run strong for up to 24 hours. Keeping the unit on your wrist is easier with a beefy new strap, and if you want to have it anywhere else, there will be an optional pouch designed with the help of Navy SEALs that will mount the unit to your gear or rifle.

Weighing in at just under 3 ounces, it’s lighter than a stainless-steel Rolex and, while it?s not as blingy, it will get you home safe. The Foretrex 401 retails for $250. Visit www.garmin.com for more info after it’s released June 16, 2009.

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