*** Updated 11/11/2008 - the $387 price quoted as of this update is ridiculous!!! Go elsewhere to purchase this item!!!! ***
I purchased this item over a month ago and have no complaints. When I first started researching which GPS unit to purchase, I was exclusively looking for a great geocaching unit. However as I continued the search I began to contemplate purchasing a more advanced unit that could be used both in the car for navigation and for geocaching. This approach was narrowed down to the Garmin GPSMap series (much more expensive than the eXplorist 210)! However, the more I investigated the more I realized the limitations of these more advanced, higher priced handheld units. Their drawbacks seemed to parallel those of early PocketPCs: limited internal memory, limited use of external additional memory, troublesome operating systems and PC connectivity, expensive additional software and color screens that sucked battery-life at an alarming rate. As a result of these drawbacks I decided to purchase the geocaching geared eXplorist 210... and it doesn't disappoint. It's nice to have detailed maps, but when your geocaching and off the main trail anyway the base map works perfectly. The menu's and Geocache Manager software are both very intuitive and easy to master and the only reception problem I have experienced was in thick forest on a cloudy day with heavy snow fall... even then I still had a signal. So if you're looking for a great unit for geocaching I definetely recommend the eXplorist 210; however if you're looking for a combination in-car-navigation and geocaching unit I recommend waiting a few years until the "growing pains" are done... .
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| Price | $149.95 | $86.88 | $139.95 | $89.99 |
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| Average Battery Life | 17 hours | 25 hours | 18 hours | 32 hours |
| Screen Size | 2.3 inches | 2.2 inches | 2.3 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 2 x 4 x 1 inches | 2.13 x 1.3 x 4.06 inches | 3 x 2 x 5 inches | 4.76 x 2.24 x 1.26 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.00 ounces | 5.00 ounces | 0.60 lbs | 6.28 ounces |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
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Product Description
The Magellan eXplorist 210 from Thales expanding on the popular line of Magellan GPS handhelds, the eXplorist 210 brings map expansion capabilities to the entry-level range of eXplorists with its high-speed USB data port. The Magellan eXplorist 210 is the only GPS handheld in its price range to offer users the ability to download and store up to 22 MB of maps from compatible software. The new Magellan eXplorist 210 proves that powerful GPS navigation does not have to be expensive. A large 2.3” grayscale display, precise three-meter positioning, high functionality, and a shockproof and water resistant case combine with simple handling to make the compact GPS an indispensable navigation companion for all outdoor activities, from mountain sports and backpacking to cycling, hunting, and fishing.
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Amazon.com Product Description The Magellan eXplorist 210 proves that powerful and reliable GPS navigation can be affordable. With a compact, shockproof and water resistant design, this baby is built to withstand whatever the back country can throw at it. At a mere 6.1 ounces, and with the ability to download and store up to 22 megabytes of maps while providing precise three-meter positioning, this pocket-sized 14-channel WAAS GPS receiver is an outdoors enthusiast's dream.
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 The Magellan eXplorist 210 delivers GPS navigation in a rugged, handheld device. View larger. |
The unit offers 32 MB of memory, which includes 10 MB taken up by the basemap of major highways, airports, interstates, parks, rivers and lakes across North America. The remaining 22 MB is reserved for you to download and store Magellan MapSend programs and maps, or specific waypoints, routes and tracks for your next excursion. A USB PC cable is included, which will allow you to perform software updates, as well as download additional maps. This convenient feature allows you to download exactly the maps and data that you need for your excursion. If you're hiking a section of the Grand Tetons, you'll want to have the area's hiking trails, ranger stations, and elevation contours at your disposal. The eXplorist 210 lets you fine tune the data that you'll need for your trip.
And don't let its compact size fool you. This handheld -- at a mere 2.2 x 4.75 x 1.3-inches (W x H x D) -- will let you create and store up to 190,000 personal points of interest and waypoints, 150 files with 20 routes each, and 150 track logs with 2,000 points each. The included Magellan MapSend Software DVD will help to optimize and manage your data and keep track of updates to new versions of MapSend maps. In other words, Magellan couldn't have made it much easier than this.
The eXplorist runs on two AA batteries that last up to 17 hours. A large, 2.3-inch grayscale, backlit display features an amber glow that makes it easy to read at night. Other features include a vertical profile, a celestial table, and a best-fish and hunt-time calculator. The eXplorist 210 comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.
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Magellan eXplorist 210, user's manual, quick start guide, and PC interface cable.
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