Garmin Dakota 10 vs 20

August 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under: Garmin Dakota 10, Garmin Dakota 20 

The differences feature between Garmin Dakota 10 vs Dakota 20

Garmin Dakota Handheld GPS

Dakota 10

Dakota 20

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Garmin Dakota 20 Waterproof Hiking GPS
The Difference Features 1. Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)

2. Electronic compass:
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)

3. Barometric altimeter: yes

4. Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):  yes

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Common Features for both Garmin:

  • Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.2″ x 3.9″ x 1.3″ (5.5 x 10 x 3.3 cm)
  • Display size, WxH:  1.43″W x 2.15″H (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6″ diag (6.6 cm)
  • Display resolution, WxH:  160 x 240 pixels
  • Display type:  transflective color TFT touchscreen
  • Weight:  5.25 oz (148.8 g) with batteries
  • Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
  • Battery life:  20 hours
  • Waterproof:  yes (IPX7)
  • High-sensitivity receiver:  yes
  • Interface:  USB
  • RoHS version available:  yes
  • Basemap: yes
  • Ability to add maps:  yes
  • Built-in memory:  850 MB
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations:  1000
  • Routes:   50
  • Track log:  10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
  • Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):  yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
  • Touchscreen:   yes
  • Custom maps compatible: yes
  • Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)
  • Hunt/fish calendar:  yes
  • Sun and moon information:   yes
  • Tide tables:  yes
  • Area calculation:   yes
  • Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):   yes
  • Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data):    yes

Unavailable Features:

Both Dakota 10 and 20 do not have the following features:

  • Floats
  • Preloaded maps
  • Camera
  • Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
  • Picture viewer
  • Outdoor GPS games

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