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Magellan eXplorist 500 Handheld GPS Receiver

Magellan eXplorist 500 Handheld GPS Receiver

 
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Key Features
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
  • Form Factor: Handheld
  • Map capabilities: Internal, Download maps
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
  • Input Method: Keypad
  • Receiver Type: 14 Channels
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Navigate in color! The 16-color display of the Magellan eXplorist 500 enables you to see where you are in vivid color. With a high-speed USB data port and unlimited data storage capacity via secure digital (SD) card expandability, you can easily add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps from optional Magellan MapSend software. eXplorist 500 is lightweight and pocket-sized so you can take it with you everywhere. The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system helps you to easily manage all of your data.
 
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Average Rating: 3.0
Based on 14 reviews
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My favorite gadget!

Date of Review:  Apr 29, 2007
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a GPS receiver in this price range. Functionality improves with purchase of accessories and software.
Review: This unit was purchased as a replacement for my Magellan Meridian Gold series.
I was quite surprised when I got it to notice how much smaller and lighter it is. I don't know the specifics but the screen seems almost the same size and the color...
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  4.0

by: ewill3rd
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Lightweight Simple to use Well...
Cons
Hard to enter data Needs investment of...
 

Unreliable -- Customer 'Support' Non-Existent

Date of Review:  Apr 26, 2007
Review: Unreliable pile of 'you-know-what'. Worked fine for about 2 months then refused to power up. Fresh batteries, no go. Called customer "service". Outsourced call center to India; rep followed generic script telling me to: 1) use lithium-ion batteries,...
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  1.0

by: ca-customer
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Bright screen. Accepts 2mb MMC.
Cons
Not reliable. Customer "service" worse...
 

Magellan eXplorist 500 in the UK

Date of Review:  Aug 16, 2005
The Bottom Line: It depends what your needs are. Check out what Garmin can offer and what software you want to run on the unit. Look around.
Review: I wanted a small GPS unit principally for my off road mountain biking activities.

It's a real hassle stopping the bike unfolding the OS map (nb the Ordnance Survey maps are the best topographical maps available for Britain) and working out...
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  3.0

by: niglom
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Compact, quick,waterproof, light
Cons
Only works with Magellan maps, poor...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN 980771-97

Key Features
GPS Type   Handheld (Outdoor)
Form Factor Handheld
Map capabilities   Internal, Download maps
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Input Method   Keypad
Receiver Type 14 Channels
Screen Size 2.3 in.

Display
Display Size 1.4 in. x 1.8 in.
Display Type 16 Color LCD TFT Display

Technical Features
Trip calculator   Points-of-Interest (POI)
Included Software/Maps   North America Maps, Europe Maps

Other Features
PC Interface USB
Built in memory 8 MB
Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard, Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot

GPS System
Accuisition Time - Cold 60 sec
Accuisition Time - Hot 20 sec
Update rate 1 per second, continuous
Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet
Number of routes 20

Battery
Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 17 Hours

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions
Height 11.9 cm
Width 5.6 cm
Depth 3.3 cm
Weight 0.15 kg

Miscellaneous
Family Line Magellan eXplorist
UPC 763357109405
Product ID 23741994
 
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