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Memory-Map Adventurer 3500 - Ready to use GPS The 3.5 inch large bright screen in the Adventurer 3500 makes it easy to view full colour detailed maps and charts in all light conditions The touchscreen can be used with your finger or, unlike an iPhone, it can also be used with a stylus making it ideal for use with gloves on those colder days Use the built in DigitalGPS windows to set-up the screen to display the GPS data just the way you like it - a simple arrow or sophisticated data such as XTE or VMG A 50 channel high sensitivity GPS receiver ensures a fast lock as soon as the unit is switched on and the signal remains strong and clear even in built up and wooded areas Waterproof, rugged and lightweight 4GB microSD card pre-loaded with Great Britain OS Landranger 1:50,000 Ready to explore anywhere in Great Britain and add your existing Memory-Map V5 maps Includes Memory-Map PC software for route planning and map printing Size : 122mm x 75mm x 20mm Weight: 190g Battery: Removable Lithium Ion Spare batteries available as accessories
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By john
A DIFFERENT ADVENTURER 3500
Firstly, it would be fair to state if I was reviewing the Adventurer 3500 when I first purchased on the day of its release, it would get no more than 3 stars, and that would be generous, lots of issues, see SOME OF THE previous reviews for reference.
Anyway to business, the 3500 I purchased included the unit, full GB os mapping at 1-50000, a silicon protective sleeve, a hard case for further protection, a bicycle mount, a mains and car charger, 1-50000 GB software disc and all documentation including user guides, so everything I will ever need. The price £[], but discounts can be made.
Out of the box, the 3500 certainly looks robust and feels every bit a quality item, setting up was very straight forward and problem free, (I owned the 2800 previously), licensing any addional mapping both on the computer and units SD card can be challenging for first time users, but once understood becomes easier, memorymap also have a good forum with support staff and forum members who help smooth things over.
My review is based on the updated memorymap 3500 gps which received a software upgrade on 5 may 2011, no history of the ad3500 before that date would be taken into account, please be aware all units have been offered the upgrade and memorymap have several options to do this. All units purchased directly from memorymap have been upgraded already.
The unit is fitted with just one main button; this is used for on/off and when in map mode used for activating the system page which allow the user to sleep or lock the unit, with touchscreen commands for screen brightness, main menu trip info etc. The exterior incorporates a 3 ½ inch diagonal screen with a waterproof flap that houses the SD card, mini USB connection and reset button.... Read more ›
Firstly, it would be fair to state if I was reviewing the Adventurer 3500 when I first purchased on the day of its release, it would get no more than 3 stars, and that would be generous, lots of issues, see SOME OF THE previous reviews for reference.
Anyway to business, the 3500 I purchased included the unit, full GB os mapping at 1-50000, a silicon protective sleeve, a hard case for further protection, a bicycle mount, a mains and car charger, 1-50000 GB software disc and all documentation including user guides, so everything I will ever need. The price £[], but discounts can be made.
Out of the box, the 3500 certainly looks robust and feels every bit a quality item, setting up was very straight forward and problem free, (I owned the 2800 previously), licensing any addional mapping both on the computer and units SD card can be challenging for first time users, but once understood becomes easier, memorymap also have a good forum with support staff and forum members who help smooth things over.
My review is based on the updated memorymap 3500 gps which received a software upgrade on 5 may 2011, no history of the ad3500 before that date would be taken into account, please be aware all units have been offered the upgrade and memorymap have several options to do this. All units purchased directly from memorymap have been upgraded already.
The unit is fitted with just one main button; this is used for on/off and when in map mode used for activating the system page which allow the user to sleep or lock the unit, with touchscreen commands for screen brightness, main menu trip info etc. The exterior incorporates a 3 ½ inch diagonal screen with a waterproof flap that houses the SD card, mini USB connection and reset button.... Read more ›
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By Tarquinnie
Owned the 3500 for a few weeks now. While the unit has the capability of being great, its let down by badly tested and badly executed software.
The 3500 has no screen lock so cannot track while pocketed and seems to lock up occasionally. Memory Map are promising an update, and its really needed. My advice would be let the buyer beware.....hunt through the internet forums for opinions before committing money to this one......
Update: Memory Map promised an update in January 2011 (nothing), then February 2011 (nothing). And have now taken any promise away of a date. They failed to deliver this promised software update that would correct only a few of the many issues discovered with this unit. BUYER BEWARE - Check the forums well.
The 3500 has no screen lock so cannot track while pocketed and seems to lock up occasionally. Memory Map are promising an update, and its really needed. My advice would be let the buyer beware.....hunt through the internet forums for opinions before committing money to this one......
Update: Memory Map promised an update in January 2011 (nothing), then February 2011 (nothing). And have now taken any promise away of a date. They failed to deliver this promised software update that would correct only a few of the many issues discovered with this unit. BUYER BEWARE - Check the forums well.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Genem
I believe this bit of kit was probably rushed out to meet Christmas. It has a serious flaw, often failing to wake from "sleep" mode. As at Feb 11 a "Fix" is promised, but no date given. The unit has no screen lock, so every touch can move the map or make a menu entry. This means it can't be kept in a pocket without risk of losing your place. Mine also had a dud car-charger. Another more minor point is that it only works with "top = North". If you are used to a GPS that orientates to your track this will be confusing. On the postive side the mapping is bright and clear with a much larger screen than most competitors. With a bit more work this could have been a great unit. As it stands I can't recommend it for serious walkers. I think it would probably work for bikers, mounted on the handlebars.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By M. Ashwell
If you need a gps that interacts directly with OS 50 & 25k maps this is the one . . . .
BUT my advice is that when you take delivery test the device and test it again and again. Then access the support part of the memory map site and if you find anything wrong:
1. freezing
2. not locking to your location
3. the touch screen arbitrarily going mad
4. other annoyances
SEND IT BACK
(you may find it hard to locate this part of their website)
(...)
they hide it right at the bottom of the page.
Now - it doesn't get sent back to Memory Map - it goes to the importer who may replace the unit for a brand new one or 'fix' your original.
I speak from experience as I sent back 3 (yes three) units before I got one that worked well.
Now I have a problem with the L-ion battery completly discharging after less that 24 hours whether i use it or not. The support people want the whole unit back.
The Explorer 3500 does not belong to memory Map - they have a badged version of something called Snooper (it's some sort of golf course aid). My feeling is that Memory Map don't really care whether you like the 3500 or not because all the misfits get sent to a company called Performance Products who must be the importer (I guess it's Chinese). Their quality control must be appalling if 25% work properly.
Sorry about the rant - I could also tell you about the Memory Map digital download shop but that's just another story (great idea just poorly implemented with NO proper support)
BUT my advice is that when you take delivery test the device and test it again and again. Then access the support part of the memory map site and if you find anything wrong:
1. freezing
2. not locking to your location
3. the touch screen arbitrarily going mad
4. other annoyances
SEND IT BACK
(you may find it hard to locate this part of their website)
(...)
they hide it right at the bottom of the page.
Now - it doesn't get sent back to Memory Map - it goes to the importer who may replace the unit for a brand new one or 'fix' your original.
I speak from experience as I sent back 3 (yes three) units before I got one that worked well.
Now I have a problem with the L-ion battery completly discharging after less that 24 hours whether i use it or not. The support people want the whole unit back.
The Explorer 3500 does not belong to memory Map - they have a badged version of something called Snooper (it's some sort of golf course aid). My feeling is that Memory Map don't really care whether you like the 3500 or not because all the misfits get sent to a company called Performance Products who must be the importer (I guess it's Chinese). Their quality control must be appalling if 25% work properly.
Sorry about the rant - I could also tell you about the Memory Map digital download shop but that's just another story (great idea just poorly implemented with NO proper support)
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By E. J. Angell
Like other reviewers, I'm finding software problems on power saving (need to take a spare battery for a day's outing!) and the missing direction pointer. Sometimes it won't wake up from 'sleep'.
The accessories like bike mounts and batteries are expensive, but by biggest gripe is that the screen scratches SO easily - after a few days' gentle use it looks really bad.
UPDATE. Now the whole thing has packed up - the touchscreen hardly works; can't turn it on or off.........it' s going back! I can have no confidence in this unit, even if it gets repaired.
The accessories like bike mounts and batteries are expensive, but by biggest gripe is that the screen scratches SO easily - after a few days' gentle use it looks really bad.
UPDATE. Now the whole thing has packed up - the touchscreen hardly works; can't turn it on or off.........it' s going back! I can have no confidence in this unit, even if it gets repaired.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
The worst engineered consumer product in history.
I own an iPhone - one of the best enginereed consumer products in the history of mankind.
I also own an Adveturer3500 which must be the worst engineered consumer product in... Read more
I also own an Adveturer3500 which must be the worst engineered consumer product in... Read more
Published 5 hours ago by By an admirer of good engineering
2.0 out of 5 stars
Upgraded 3500 still no use
My upgraded 3500 is a very consistent device; it consistently freezes by the end of each trip and I have to remove the battery to reset the unit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. C. Taylor
2.0 out of 5 stars
So many issues with the device BUT it is also really good in parts
I purchased (not from Amazon) the 3500 with full GB OS mapping at 1:50,000. It comes with a silicon protective sleeve, a hard case for further protection, a bicycle mount, a mains... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Brizzley
1.0 out of 5 stars
bad design and bad customer service
I didn't buy this through Amazon, although that has nothing to do with the product faults.
The amount of problems I've had in the 18 months of ownership hasn't been worth the... Read more
The amount of problems I've had in the 18 months of ownership hasn't been worth the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elaine
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointing
Bought on the basis that I had a number of MMs on my computer I've had a 3500 for more than 18 months and have always struggled with it despite upgrades. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Wauno
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good but could be better
I have had the product for a couple of months now. I have used memory map before on a pocket pc and smart phone, so had no problem understanding the software and to me it seemed... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Zippy
2.0 out of 5 stars
a waste of money
I bought this unit in February 2012 and by March I had had enough. As per previous reviews there is no screen lock so when you put it in your pocket you get all sorts of beeps and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by weebrownmouse
1.0 out of 5 stars
Memory Map GPS 3500
I bought this unit in January wanting to upgrade to maps from a garmin venture. I bought this due to the large screen. Read more
Published 15 months ago by richard b
2.0 out of 5 stars
Promises but fails to deliver
I had a Garmin e-trex (basic GPS display only - no mapping) and Memory-Map software plus maps on my PC. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Gillham
3.0 out of 5 stars
Product OK, Support poor
I've no problems with the unit, but I'm stuck with a map licensing issue. Trying to use the Memory Map website to contact technical support sends you in circles. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jasper
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