Garmin just revved up its Rhino series of GPS-equipped two-way radios, today introducing the 520HCx and the 530HCx (pictured here) that bring a couple of new features to their already formidable feature set. The most welcome update is a faster processor that speeds up their map drawing and route calculations. A microSD memory card slot was also added, giving Garmin and others the opportunity to sell you expensive electronic maps of lakes and roads with highly detailed topography.
The two coolest things about these walkie-talkies is that they're so waterproof you can dunk them under 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, plus they can show you the location of whomever you're talking to right there on your screen. You can also do "location polling," letting you can see the location of all other Garmin Rhinos within range. With one of these things, it's virtually impossible for outdoorsy types to get lost in the woods. Great for marauding bands of deer-slaying hunters.
See the next page for pricing and a huge pic of the 530HCx.
The 520HCx is $450, $32 less than the retail price of its predecessor. The 530HCx, which adds a seven-channel weather receiver, an electronic compass and an altimeter, will cost you $500, and that's $35.70 less than its less-feature-rich forebear. Both will be available in June. – Charlie White
Press Release [Garmin, via GPS Lodge]
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绝不能错过：Garmin 520HCx和530HCx GPS导航仪
近日，Garmin 又发布两款最新手持GPS导航装置520HCx和530HCx。这两款新品不仅继承了原有的强大功能，在细节上还有更加优秀的表现。最受欢迎的升级功能是配备了核心处理器，让你在进行规划路径、信息查询等功能操作时，反应更加灵敏快捷。还可以插SD卡，让你无论在湖边还是公路上，都能获得更加精确的地图。
这两款超酷产品还具对讲机功能，并且在防水方面表现优秀，浸泡在3英尺的水下30分钟不会影响该机正常使用。更能在屏幕上显示与你通话者的具体位置。你也可以进行“方位投票”，可以让你在一定范围内看见所有Garmin Rhinos的位置。有了它，从此你再也不必担心会在森林里迷路了。对于非法盗猎者来说这是个好消息。
520HCx售价450美元，比上一代产品便宜了32美元。530HCx除了520HCx的功能外，还拥有一个电子指南针、气压高度计以及7通道天气信息接收系统。售价500美元。比它的上一代产品便宜了35.7美元。两款都将在7月上市。