Delorme this week has announced a very cool product suite that delivers an "all-in-one" suite that includes a GPS device, DeLorme maps and aerial imagery - no additional mapping software purchase or subscription is required. DeLorme Topo USA(r) 6.0 DVD software is included with the device, this includes topographic and road maps of the entire U.S. 

Topo USA 6.0 works with Microsoft Windows(r) Vista(tm) as well as Windows 2000 and XP. With its waterproof rubberized housing, the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is designed for rugged outdoor use. It measures just 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D and weighs only 5.12 oz.

More Product Specs from the official PR announcement:

High-end Capabilities
Based on features, capabilities, and "under the hood" power, the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is fully-positioned to compete at the high end of the handheld GPS market.

Its high resolution (220 x 176 pixel) transflective color screen delivers exceptional visibility under a wide variety of conditions, including direct glaring sunlight.

The 12-channel, NMEA-compliant receiver includes STMicroelectronics chip technology with SiGE front-end noise reduction, plus DeLorme firmware for fast acquisition times and outstanding signal retention.

The device is WAAS-enabled for accuracy within meters. With its proprietary Kalman filter, the Earthmate GPS PN-20 also addresses the complex problem of reflected GPS signals, which could otherwise greatly decrease positional accuracy.
 
Included Topo USA 6.0 Software Adds Exceptional Value
The included Topo USA 6.0 DVD software is a powerful pre-trip travel planning and post-trip data management tool. Users can automatically create road and trail routes, with GPS waypoints embedded.
The program's draw tools allow users to create tracks and insert waypoints as well.
 
Maps can be cut specifically for the area needed and symbols and annotations added. Aerial imagery can also be uploaded for GPS tracking and indispensable birds-eye visual reference. Up-close views reveal hiking and jeep trails, as well as structures, waterways, and other landmarks.

The device has exceptional data capacity, holding up to 10 tracks (10,000 points per track), as well as 1,000 user-defined waypoints, and up to 50 routes. A full 75 MB of internal flash memory is available for maps, as well as an SD Card slot within the battery compartment, capable of working with 2 GB or less cards (ideal for large-volume aerial imagery files).

Exclusive DeLorme Features
The software's automatic trail routing is an exclusive DeLorme feature, as is the ability to download and save collected tracks as routable roads and trails within the software for future use. Any collected waypoints, tracks, symbols, comments, and other data can be easily downloaded and managed within the Topo USA software.

In addition to the Topo USA nationwide map coverage, the receiver comes pre-loaded with a worldwide highway/major thoroughfare reference base map. The Earthmate GPS PN-20's intelligent data layering feature allows users to easily toggle between maps and aerial imagery of the same location, ideal for hikers, campers, bikers, and others looking for multiple views of outdoor locations.

When GPS tracking on an uploaded road or trail route, an audible signal warns of upcoming turns, and there is a back-on-track feature should users go off course while driving or hiking along a route. On-device road routing is also available, with back-on-track and turn alerts, so the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is also a reliable in-vehicle navigation device.
 
With its waterproof rubberized housing, the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is designed for rugged outdoor use. It measures just 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D and weighs only 5.12 oz., with an ergonomic design and large, easily accessible function keys.
 
Competitively priced at $369.95, The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is available exclusively from DeLorme. To purchase, visit www.delorme.com, or call 800-561-5105.

To see the complete announcement SEE here - See also an online demo by visiting  http://www.delorme.com/