First Impressions of the Satmap Active 10 GPS unit

Just received one of these through the post by Special Delivery this morning from Satmap. They were after feedback about the unit from a mountain biker’s point of view. I’ve only had a quick look so far as I’m waiting for a map-card to show up. First impressions in no particular order:

Likes:

• Replaceable screen covers
• Easy to plot routes on the unit
• …which allows it to be used without a PC
• Personally I like the button control as opposed to touch screen
• OS mapping
• Really solid bike mount
• Decent carry case
• Appears to have good battery life, will report more fully later on

Dislikes:

• so far, not much. The buttons do need a firm press though