Wayfinder All-Terrain Auto/Marine Digital Compass
By: Wayfinder Average Rating: 2.5 Total Reviews: 18
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 On: 2008-06-20
Item mounting screws stripped as I was trying to install. Had to glue the mounting bracket. Cheap product, definatly wouldnt reccomend.
 On: 2008-03-07
After leaving the negative feedback below, deals of today emailed me and said they would not refund unless I remove the negative feedback warning potential customers(victims as far as I am concerned). They still claim that the item that came in a pasted together box with several components missing is new,how hard is it for anyone to figure out that is a lie! Seller "deals_of_today", aka "amazcentral", aka "greatbuys" and who knows how many other aliases they use to sell under, sells used items as new. I bought what was suppose to be a new wireless keyboard. It was not! It came in a box taped together, no manual, no driver, not even the right packaging inside of the taped together box. I know this because I bought a new one from amazon directly for my mother and it was in the manufacturers box with the instructions and the driver to install so you could use it. I also looked at it new at Best Buy. I emailed the seller several times, they agreed to pay postage back and refund in full but did not do so. They still say the unit is new. Liars! It is so obviously NOT new! New comes in the original box with all the parts. Do not buy from these people. They are not honest.
 On: 2008-01-28
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and its worked marvelously. Its very easy to set up if you follow the directions. The battery cap was a little difficult to get off, but if thats my only complaint, this is a good product.
 On: 2007-07-29
Im surprised at all the negative reviews for this compass.
Worked perfectly at outset.
Followed directions. Turned steering wheel all the way in one direction before starting 2 turns (not one) & pressed power button before completing second turn.
Agree backlight could be brighter but it is still readable in low/no light situations. And, you dont have to hard wire light (uses battery).
Bought at Radio Shack for $9.97+tax. Great buy.
On: 2007-03-16
The WayFinder is a very nicely packaged and built, rugged and accurate compass. It provides 5 degree sensitivity in the numeric display, versus the typical 45 degree compass points of most automotive application units. A result, in some environments, e.g. areas with lots of metal in the surroundings, is that you may notice a numeric readout change back or forth that you would not see in the typical 45 degree type compass.
It should be noted that interference environments affect ALL compasses, but when this one is significantly affected, it will tell you by displaying DISTORTION, so you know the currently displayed accuracy is suspect. In the areas I have tried it, the WayFinder is as accurate as my lensmatic engineering compass, but a LOT easier to use.
It comes equipped with a dual suction cup mount which stays put on my motorcycle windshield while driving down washboard dirt roads at high speed. Another post on this topic indicated that the compass would not stay put. Chalk that up to operator ignorance. Suction cups must be wet to stick to glass, but the manual did not mention this, likely assuming people have common sense, when obviously they dont.
All suction cups require moisture on the cups to stick to glass.
The only bad thing about this unit is that it has been discontinued, and is being replaced by a unit with more features at a LOT more expense.
Bottom line, if you need a high quality, off-road tough, accurate compass, find a WayFinder before they are all gone!
On: 2007-02-19
I bought this unit two months ago and since that time I have used it sparingly. I went to turn it on today and it was dead. So I went out and bought a new battery and replaced the old one. Still dead. I tested the battery on a meter and it was full of juice, unlike this so called rugged unit. A total waste of money, be forwarned!
On: 2007-02-03
I bought this device primarily for the temperature feature, but guess what, it wasnt temperature, it was degrees of direction. Despite my misunderstanding, it is accurate. The only drawback is that the suction cups do not work on the windshield. I keep it in my glove compartment and pull it out when Im lost. The backlight is not useful because it is too dim. Might as well have left that off and sold it a couple of bucks less.
On: 2007-01-25
Have been using this for a couple of days now and sorely disappointed. If you move the compass (of your own choice or it falls off the windshield), you need to recalibrate it. Ive been sitting at stop lights and seen a 10º swing of direction. I have no intention of keeping this because of its lack of user friendliness.
On: 2007-01-18
This compass is better than I thought it would be especially for the price. Its a great deal. I purchased it for a car and it work well for it.
On: 2007-01-10
An excellent auto compass. Easily set up. Reliable operation. Seems like an excellent value.
On: 2007-01-06
If it were possible I would rate this item at no stars, completely undependable. Requires constant recalibration lasting for all of a few minures. Have tried all the suggested remedies, including new batteries, nothing works. Next stop is the recycling center.
On: 2007-01-05
I will not recommend this product. I use it in my car and most of the time is wrong. If you really need a compass you better read all reviews. I usually do it but I couldnt find about this product and well ... lucky it was only a few dollars.
On: 2007-01-04
I will not recommend this product. I use it in my car and most of the time is wrong. If you really need a compass you better read all reviews. I usually do it but I couldnt find about this product and well ... lucky it was only a few dollars.
On: 2006-12-26
I should have heeded the bad reviews on this site.
I purchased this as a Christmas gift and tried to set it up for the recipient. It was dead on arrival.
I tried a new battery, still dead on arrival. Both batteries tested OK, clearly its a dead unit.
I contacted the new manufacturer (NOT PNI as advertised) and am awaiting a response.
I cant recommend this product.
On: 2006-11-10
This item was not very good,setup instructions poor, lighting poor, cannot view screen at night, forget it.
On: 2006-11-09
This item was not very good,setup instructions poor, lighting poor, cannot view screen at night, forget it.
On: 2006-11-06
Varries 25 to 30 degrees all the time and you have reprogram aleast oncce a week.
 On: 2006-11-05
This is a good compass for someone like myself with no sense of direction. It works well the second time around. The first one I received was dead on arrival. I was promptly shipped a replacement which seems to work well. I have had it now for about two months and the battery seems to be lasting although I only turn it on when I need a direction.
On: 2006-10-28
I bought it from sears, it worked for 3 month, then stoped, no screen display, changed with new battery, still not working. I gave up.
On: 2006-09-23
Received the compass, installed the batteries provided and ......it didnt work (no display). Put a new set of batteries in and same result. Contacted the Company and was told the compass line was sold to another firm and I should contact them. So far, after a month, Im still waiting for a response from this new company. Good thing it was low cost. I guess you get what you pay for.....
On: 2006-09-22
Received the compass, installed the batteries provided and ......it didnt work (no display). Put a new set of batteries in and same result. Contacted the Company and was told the compass line was sold to another firm and I should contact them. So far, after a month, Im still waiting for a response from this new company. Good thing it was low cost. I guess you get what you pay for.....
On: 2006-01-19
This item is perfect for someone that doesnt know much about compasses. It was really easy to set. It only took seconds to set up. I even got it at a great price. Thanks for recommending it to me.
Ellen
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