Magellan eXplorist 210 Waterproof Hiking GPS |  | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy Used: $129.95
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Seller: srroutletcenter
Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 30111
Format: CD
Platforms: Mac, Linux, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9 and below, Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 20
Operating System: N/A
Native Resolution: 160 x 120
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 2 x 4 x 1
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 980771-72
Model: 980771-72
UPC: 112290023567
EAN: 0112290023567
ASIN: B000BGVYYE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact 14 channel WAAS GPS receiver with rugged, outdoor-sports design | | • | 22 MB available memory for downloading optional MapSend maps and digital content | | • | 10 MB built-in basemap includes roads, parks, waterways and more | | • | Includes Magellan Geocache Manager software | | • | 2.2 x 4.75 x 1.3-inches (W x H x D); 6.1 ounces; and 2.3-inch backlit display |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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. | If you have a passion for the outdoors, there's no reason you need to be a GPS expert to be able to take advantage of GPS tracking capabilities. The eXplorist 210 features Magellan's easy-to-use operating system, so you can concentrate on your activities without compromising your safety. When you connect the unit to your PC, the folders on the eXplorist 210 can be accessed just like any drive on your computer, and from there you access the information as you would a folder on your own computer. In other words, if you know how to navigate your PC, you'll feel right at home with the eXplorist 210. 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.
What's in the Box
Magellan eXplorist 210, user's manual, quick start guide, and PC interface cable.
Product Description
980771-72 Explorist 210 - Magellan handheld GPS "eXplorist 210"- Compact mapping GPS- 22MB Internal memory- Built-in map includes roads, parks, waterways, airports, and more- TrueFix Technology (takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters)- Multi-lingual menu (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian)- Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic- Large backlit LCD (amber glow, 4 level grayscale) with zoom capability- Pocket-sized, rugged, water resistant- No service fees- Includes Geocache manager for download web coordinates- One-button access to map, points of interest, goto routes, and menu- Coverage: North America- WAAS/EGNOS enabled- LCD high contrast 2.3" display with backlight and zoom- Requires 2 AA batteries, not included- Yellow/blackPackage Contents:- Unit- Manual- USB cable- Quick start guide, CD-ROMMGEXPLOR210
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 A Low Cost GPS with USB Connectivity October 25, 2005
GaPitViper (Atlanta, GA)
63 out of 66 found this review helpful
I have owned the Explorist 210 for 3 weeks and have no complaints. The accompanying Geocache Manager is simplistic but effective for loading geocache data into the GPS. It certainly beats entering it by hand like the 200 and 100 models require. The unit is light and the dual level amber backlight is effective in low light situations. I have not taxed the reported 22M of memory yet. I bought this unit specifically for geocaching and it definitely fills the bill.
Excellent unit and great buy on amazon! March 17, 2006
Roger Kovacs (Denver, Colorado)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
I'll keep it short and simple. It is certainly not a $400 GPSr, but if you are looking for an easy to use geocaching unit with the ability to download cache info from the computer then this is the best you can get for your money.
It gets satellites fast, WAAS in only a minute or two. It displays simple maps without having to buy them (major roads, creeks and lakes). Displaying geocache info: everything from name, difficulty, id#, and hint if you want to see it.
My first day using it, in a harsh overcast sky, it got down to 7ft accuracy. Never seen that before!
I bought it new from amazon, with 2 day shipping and got it in only 1 day. Definitely a great deal, absolutely no buyer's remorse!!
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Review Update:
Most people reading this are reading it because they are comparing different GPSrs to decide what to buy. Mine was just stolen and I started shopping around again so I thought I would give a personal comparison here.
For waypoint marking and geocaching this is one of the best units you can get. When it came to accuracy and keeping a strong signal under trees this is the best unit I owned.
When mine was stolen I figured, "hey an excuse to upgrade". So I went and got a fancy $400 GPSr with all the bells and whistles. Auto-nav and color topo maps are great, but I discovered that when it came down to the gritty use of the thing caching, I still mutter "I wish I had my explorist". Hows that for a comparison?
Great Buy for a Mapping GPS April 20, 2006
G. Kingston (Slippery Rock, PA USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I did a ton of research before I decide to make my purchase. This is my first GPS, but I wanted to get something that I wouldn't grow out of too fast.
The explorist 210 came with everything I wanted, USB connection, enough memory to load multiple maps, compass, altimeter, and a basemap. It was simple to get going. The software is pretty straight forward. I did run into a small problem loading maps, but it was a simple mistake on my part that was cleared up in 5 min by customer support.
If you look around, some retailers are selling an outdoor bundle. I got mine for the same price Amazon is charging for just the GPS. It includes a car power adapter, carrying case, and the MapSend Topo 3D software that sells for $80 alone.
I would definatly reccomend this GPS.
Great for Geocaching! February 17, 2006
Johnny Os (WI United States)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
*** 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... .
Great GPS unit! December 30, 2005
K. S. Ray (Nashville, TN)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I have been using this unit for about a week now. In a word, it is awesome. It acts as a flash drive when connected via the included usb cable. You can access all the files stored on the unit in this way. Apparently, most gps units only have serial connections and must use proprietary software to upload files. (I am very happy that I don't have to deal with that on this unit.) Also, the geocaching points feature is very nice. I simply use the included software to convert my .gpx file to the .gs used by the unit. This lets you carry the coordinates, person who places the cache, last found, hint, etc info with you. I think the only thing missing is the "description" field. However, I don't know if any gps unit will show that field. In most cases, you don't need that field anyway. I have used the unit to log about 20 cache finds so far. In any case, I highly recommend this unit.
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