Cobra offers a GPS handheld for all
Cobra GPS 1000 DLX
The product: Whether you're an experienced hiker or just beginning, Cobra's latest handheld GPS unit, the GPS 1000 DLX, offers something for everybody. It comes with street-level mapping software from Rand McNally (featuring U.S. state boundaries, Canadian provinces, and European country boundaries), Accelerated Satellite Acquisition Protocol II technology for faster acquisition time, and a user-friendly interface. Plus:

• 4MB of built-in memory and an included 32MB SD card
• Waterproof to IPX7 standard
• Automatically tracks travel with as many as 2,000 log points
• Includes compass, altimeter, clock, and backlit keypad
• Supports eight languages

The price: The Cobra GPS 1000 DLX will cost $339.95.

The prospects: The Cobra GPS 1000 DLX is chock-full of features, but with such a high price tag, we wonder how many hiking newbies will be willing to fork over the cash. If you can afford it, the device should make a great outdoor companion.

By Bonnie Cha, associate editor, CNET Reviews