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For the price range, this is a good unit. I'm only giving it a 4, however, because I think the 120 is a better deal for the $$$ (see my review on the Rino 120). I've been using FRS radios since the first Motorolas came out, and I'm now hooked on the Rinos. The GPS isn't nearly as pretty as most of the GPS only units, being just black and white, but it can contain full maps, etc, that you can download. I love the ability to see exactly where the person you are talking to is located on the GPS (if they are also using a RINO). I use my Rino 120 regularly and am very happy with it. With the 120 or higher you can download actual maps, etc. I would suggest buying the 120 over the 110 if you can afford it. However, I have compared and can't justify the $80 difference between the 120 and 130. The only real difference is extra memory. This is only really needed for cross-country trips. Maps can be easily changed with a few clicks of a mouse on your computer. I have almost my entire home state on my 120. I did also have a few problems with the GPS in more confined cities where you don't have much view of the sky, but I think this is probably a problem with many GPS units. I love my Rinos and they can be an absolute lifesaver in the back-country. Imagine being stuck somewhere, but talking to someone on the radio...with that radio and GPS they can follow you to your exact location.Read full review
I have not used any other gps before and I found that the rino 130 was pretty easy to figure out. It does not reach out as far as they claim, my friend has one and we were able to talk to each other and get locations and we live about 1 mile away from each other in town. So I am hoping that it work that well in the woods. We have also used this for geo caching and has worked to locate them. I would recomend the 130, I only wish it had the removable memory chip to load maps.
I bought this because I have had two of the 120 versions and want the additional features that this one had plus needed an additional com unit. The joy stick seems to be more easy to use than the ones on the 120s is. It is no longer made by Garmin which is the only drawback that I can find with it. The radio and gps work on it just as well as the 120s that I have.
I have used the Rino 130 on several hunting trips with other Rino users, and my experience has been very positive. The radio works as advertised (like you should expect), and the GPS has the same usability as any other GPS unit you could purchase. The benefit is being able to carry two essential pieces of equipment in one small unit. The Garmin mapping software (1:100000 resolution) is a little lacking for topo use, so I recommend using the National Geographic State Topo software (1:24000 resolution, much better). The electronic compass is an essential part of the trip, but I still carry the magnetic one, just in case. Overall, the extra money spent on the 130 over the 120 is worth it for memory size if you roam a large area like I do (about 1/2 of Idaho). Unless you already plan to carry a topo map GPS along with the Rino, then don't bother to look at the 110, because seeing where you are on the screen map is a worthwhile investment when you aren't 100% positive.Read full review
The RINO 130 is an excellent unit, once you learn how to use all the features you will love it. Learn to use the Sight N Go feature for spot n stalking deer is invaluable. Hunting with buddy, if you spot the game, Sight N Go create a waypoint and you can send to your hunting buddy.
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