how accurate is this model?
836355
It's pretty good. It has the same problems under tree cover and in tunnels (!), but generally it claims to be accurate within 10 feet.
836356
The GPSMAP62 is about as accurate as any of the current handhelds. It depends on if you full satellite coverage, terrain and other factors. I've seen it get down to about 10 feet and about as off as 100 ft. As always you should not rely on GPS alone. You should always carry map and compass. Something to remember, since the satellite array is mostly military when they launch large operations or when the terror threat is high the military introduces a greater error into the lat/long calculation.
836357
Just plotted a course to The Wave, the Dino Tracks and Top Arch in North Coyote Buttes in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. I use Google Earth to get the coordinates, then set my Garmin 62 stc on Direct Navigation. I mark my path as I go as well. It was flawless. I was in trackless desert with thick sand and lots of slick rock. It is very easy to get lost. 3 people got lost and died back there last year, so it isn't an easy place to navigate. Again, I always use Google Earth to get the coordinates. Several hikers used the BLM coordinates, got totally lost, never found The Wave and had to follow me back to the Wirepass Parking lot on House Rock Valley Road just of Hwy 89. Just plotted a course to The Wave, the Dino Tracks and Top Arch in North Coyote Buttes in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. I use Google Earth to get the coordinates, then set my Garmin 62 stc on Direct Navigation. I mark my path as I go as well. It was flawless. I was in trackless desert with thick sand and lots of slick rock. It is very easy to get lost. 3 people got lost and died back there last year, so it isn't an easy place to navigate. Again, I always use Google Earth to get the coordinates. Several hikers used the BLM coordinates, got totally lost, never found The Wave and had to... » Read More Just plotted a course to The Wave, the Dino Tracks and Top Arch in North Coyote Buttes in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. I use Google Earth to get the coordinates, then set my Garmin 62 stc on Direct Navigation. I mark my path as I go as well. It was flawless. I was in trackless desert with thick sand and lots of slick rock. It is very easy to get lost. 3 people got lost and died back there last year, so it isn't an easy place to navigate. Again, I always use Google Earth to get the coordinates. Several hikers used the BLM coordinates, got totally lost, never found The Wave and had to follow me back to the Wirepass Parking lot on House Rock Valley Road just of Hwy 89. « Show Less
836358
I found it to be very accurate (more so than my previous GPSmap 60csx), even in forested areas with a tall canopy or cliffy terrain.
1277285
It seems to be very accurate. The manufacturers specs would tell u exactly how accurate. Very happy with the unit. Got a new wireless phone system and had to move the Meade away from it because it wasn't working properly when to close to the new phones. Took awhile to figure that out.
2071464
Accuracy I'm not sure of. It appears to be very stable no crazy spikes. I like it better than the GSC10.
201713
I find it to be very accurate. It also has a small knob underneath that you can adjust if it goes up or down a little. But it was the same as the scale at the doctor's office last week. So it's good enough for me!
1676835
Yes, I had no problem with it being accurate. I do a lot of country road running and I have tracked it in my car the miles are the same. :)
1822029
The ambient temperature on mine appears to be accurate. It does short cycle like others have mentioned.
1731456
I believe so, Lonnie, but, as I had mentioned in the review, it's *extremely* inaccurate (+/- 18 minutes a year and Honeywell thinks it's acceptable). Given the choice, I'd buy anything else on the market. I'm stuck with this and not happy about it and Honeywell's customer service left much to be desired. Good luck!
1196486
I ordered this for my mother, she hasn't had any problems with the reading been inaccurate.She takes this to her doctor to have them check it against their reading and it has been fine.I hope this information helps. Joyce
520893
Yes, this the same one. My wife is the one who did the research and found this model listed here on Amazon for a better price than other retailers. I'm very happy with it so far.
1452993
Mine seems to be accurate. I've checked it against our indoor thermometer in a different room.
1301898
It is difficult to describe. But I suggest to type check in YouTube. There are a lot of videos about this model.
1660113
My answer would be a big YES... it seems very accurate and I often compare it to the one my Step-mom uses daily at her Hospital job.It's consistant within 2 or 3 percent. My husband and I are in our late 50's and we both use it once every morning...again after our daily workout at the Gym...and again a few hours after the Gym workouts. six times a day and it has never failed to give good solid readings.
1052401
it is true. I have used it a few times and it hasn't let me down yet. very nice purchase
1181121
I would say it is fairly accurate. However, I don't really let my motorcycle battery get that low to really determine how accurate.
788451
Make sure you are not picking up something behind the target. I have never had any accuracy problems with mine. Also, how do you know that it is 100 instead of 90? This model doesn't have gps btw.
1399643
It seems to be fairly accurate but would say it is probably within a few degrees of exact temperature. If exact temps are critical for your use, I would look for a product that guarantees accuracy.
402084
I have found them not to be very accurate. I returned my first unit for that reason. The second unit was not much better. There are better auto units available. I don't use it anymore in my office.