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Apr 12 '03
Pros: None
Cons: Complicated, didn't work well
Summary: Like so many of today's electronic gadgets, this one has too many unnecessary features (do you really want to know the time in different time zones?), confusing and poorly written instructions, too many steps and buttons, and was generally too difficult ... read more
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Aug 23 '05
Pros: Once set can give detailed results.
Cons: Battery. Complex. Not many clicks on the wheel.
Summary: In the back country, when your lithium batter dies, you have nothing. Buttons are little. Setup is difficult. For everyday use, I suppose it's a good idea. But for the occasional user, get a nice analog
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Jun 29 '04
Pros: Small
Cons: Loses accuracy with increase in map scale.
Summary: I mostly agree with the previous review but I would highly recommend this item for backcountry use or in adventure races. An adventure racer's time is very precious. Anything that can quickly estimate distances on a map is very valuable. There may be
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Jan 09 '04
Pros: Handy extra features: mini compass, LED light, clock, digital thermometer.
Cons: Difficult, non-intuitive buttons & controls, flimsy construction.
Summary: This gadget requires you know the scale of the map you are measuring and input it before measuring. That is not unusual for a mapwheel, but the controls on this one are not intuitive so it becomes more difficult. If the map you are using does not show
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