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Magellan eXplorist 200 Reviews
Description: (
from magellangps.com)
* Easy-to-use - Navigate in seconds with simple menus, one-button shortcut to key features and joystick control
* Built-in maps - North American or European basemap shows major roads, parks, waterways and many points of interest
* Large backlit display - Clearly see your GPS information day or night
* TrueFix® technology - Reliable accuracy to within
3 meters
* Track logging - Store 150 track files with 2000 points each
* Customizable navigation screens - Map, Compass, Locator and Satellite Status deliver easy-to-use information
* Advanced power management - Two AA batteries provide up to 18 hours of use. Save power with “auto-off".
* Rugged construction - Encased in rubber armored, impact resistant plastic
* Water resistant - Don't worry about getting it wet
* Languages - Choose English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
* No service fees - Ready to use with no activation required
* Full Warranty - One-year in North America, Two-year in Europe
Reviews




reviewed by trek7k
on April 16, 2007
Pros
Built in highway maps, waypoint marking button
Cons
No computer connectivity, no elevation profile plot, certain features are tough to figure out (like trip odometer), poor documentation provided with package, bike mount is expensive and bulky
Review
This is a good entry level GPS unit but NOT FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS. The fatal blows for this device are the lack of computer connectivity and an elevation profile. Probably good for geocaching or driving but almost worthless for biking.