I mentioned the advantages and disadvantages of the Garmin Rino 120 and I suggested that the buttons are a bit small enough for my oversized hands to work quickly with gloves. The benefits? How much time you have? Let's start with the fact that it's approx. At $ 220 a full retail price the price is right – there's no point in today's economy. Never the type to save the best of the last, I'll tell you the really good features before. First of all, the Garmin Rino 120 is not just a GPS but a two-way radio with a 5-mile range, 22 channels and 38 squelch (privacy) codes, as well as communication with any standard FRS / GMRS radio. What's even cooler is the unique Rino Position Reporting Feature. Each user has their own personal icon and user ID that allows a group of Rino users to easily see each other's exact location on the map. Easy and easy to do, this is a great security feature and fun.
Here's a little thing I really like: Garmin Rino 120 AA has alkaline batteries or an optional rechargeable battery. I like to explore the way and navigate the motorways; Three AAs operate the Garmin Rino 120 continuously (GPS and radio) for about 14 hours. Buy some and switch off the device if you do not need it or use only one function and you are at least good for days.
There are also some bells and whistles that can only count on a more expensive unit. The GPS receiver is WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) for maximum accuracy and the Rino 120 is standard with alarm clock, solar collector / calculator, stopwatch and hunter / fish calculator. If you are bored, there is a page with four game-oriented games. Also standard are Americas Highways and Marine Point database maps, 8 MB memory for storing the optional MapSource CD with BlueChart Maritime Maps, MetroGuide, Topo Maps and Fishing Hot Spots. On motorways or urban transport, Rino (MapSource) finds Find N & # 39; Go, which searches for service exits, nearest cities, addresses, intersections, and interesting places. You can store up to 500 waypoints and 20 numbers. Another nice feature: if you want to keep in touch quietly, the Garmin Rino 120 has a vibration mode. (I mentioned it waterproof for up to 30 minutes in one meter of water?) Like the other Garmin products, the
Rino 120 quickly acquires the 3D satellite lock (usually less than a minute) and even firmly locked on vehicles remains. There are undoubtedly better longer-range radios on the market as well as stronger GPS units with even more bells and whistles. However, the point is that the Garmin Rino 120 has more features than I would ever use and is hard to beat for money.