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| Magellan eXplorist 400 Handheld GPS | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 20358
Color: White/black trim
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 5
Native Resolution: 120 x 160
Display Size: 2.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 2.1 x 1.3 x 4.6
Array:
MPN: 980771-04
Model: 980771-04
UPC: 763357109399
EAN: 0763357109399
ASIN: B0007RPW22
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Love it! April 2, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I've purchased both Garmin and Magellan GPS receivers, used almost exclusively for geocaching. Magellan has proven superior for many reasons. First, the user interface is much more intuitive and easy-to-read. Satellite acquisition also seems to be much quicker. Finally, with the Garmin, satellite reception seems to be lost very easily with even limited overhead tree cover -- the Magellan maintains a signal.
My Magellan Explorist 400 was recently stolen and I'm replacing it with the same exact model. I can't live without it!
My pro/con list looks the same as that of gfisher so I'll not repeat it. If you buy this, make sure to go to the Magellan website and download the PDF version of the COMPLETE user guide. What they include in the box is just the Readers Digest version. You'll be glad to have it.
Great entry level GPS March 7, 2006
53 out of 53 found this review helpful
Explorist 400 GPS is an upgrade from my previous GPSr, a Garmin Geko 201. I use my GPS for geocaching, tracking hiking and fishing waypoints, as well as a navigation aid while driving.
Pros:
Background and detail maps available
Expandable memory; I have a 1GB SD card in mine
Doesn't lose satellite reception in woods as much as my Garmin did
Long battery life (minimum 12 hours+)
Lightweight, floats and is water-resistant
Hasn't led me wrong yet
Cons:
Had to get separate software to be useful for navigation while driving (MapSend DirectRoute North America)
Proper orientation of USB cable on GPS was confusing at first, but that got straigtened out quickly by a visit to the Magellan website
Full instruction manual is in PDF form, not booklet. More of a nitpick con, really.
Recommendations:
Large capacity SD memory card (256MB minimum if using downloaded maps)
Protection for LCD screen. Either a product like InvisibleShield or at a minimum, a carrying case (I have both)
Once you get your GPS, go to Magellan's website to download latest firmware update. The site also has a diagram for the proper orientation of the USB cable to the GPS.
All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other people.
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