For a long time in America Magellan have proved themselves a worthy rival to Garmin in the realm of handheld GPS. The eXplorist range of handheld GPS covers all the bases of modern GPS, featuring a straight budget geocaching model, more advanced but compact models, right the way up to some really high spec models that offer the best that GPS technology has to offer. Over on my site, satellitemapreview.com, I’m starting to feature the eXplorist range which is now finally available in the UK and Europe. As usual I’ve got the run down on all the features, I compare the models with other competitors and provide best price tables so you can get the best offer on the handheld GPS you want.
So, what is so good about the Magellan eXplorist range and how does it compare to other handhelds? Let’s take a look at the models in turn to give you some kind of an introduction. Don’t forget, for all the information get over to the main website at satellitemapreview.com. The first in the series is a dedicated geocaching device, the eXplorist GC. Unlike any other handheld on the market, the eXplorist GC has been designed expressly for geocaching use and has features which make it ideal for this very purpose. It’s compact and highly portable with a 2.2 inch screen, has a bright sunlight readable screen and dashboard are designed around showing you geocaching information such as co-ordinates, bearing, descriptions, difficulty and more.
The eXplorist 310 is the next one up in the series and does share some of the characteristics of the GC. It is the exact same size, with a 2.2 inch screen. However, this is a GPS handheld with satellite navigation features and accordingly can be used as a hiking or outdoors GPS. It has powerful customised features allow you to organise and analyse your trip as you go along. Some of the good features are customised trip data, electronic compass, estimated time of arrival, and compatibility with excellent maps available from Magellan.
The eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 are at the more advanced end of the handheld GPS spectrum. These models are all larger than the GC and 310 models, with a 3 inch bright colour screen. They are fully compatible with OS-style topographical mapping and feature trip experience technology such as camera, video recorder, voice recorder and more. These handhelds have been designed so you can take a photo or geotag a route and share it later online or at geocaching.com. The 710 model is about as advanced as a handheld GPS can get and will rival the Garmin Montana 650. It has vehicle navigation mapping programmed into it and extensive map coverage which makes it a take-anywhere device.
Okay, I hope I’ve given you some idea of what the Magellan eXplorist range is all about. They are newly on the market from the United States, and it’s about time too. Handheld GPS enthusiasts such as myself have been waiting for a while to get a hold of these and I have to say I was not disappointed. The eXplorist range is fun, easy to use but provides technical features. Of course you could shell out for the more expensive 510-710 models if you love your high tech features, but the 310 provides excellent value, and the GC is superb for geocaching fans. Over on my main website at satellitemapreview.com I’ve got all of the reviews and comparisons as well as best price tables to help you find the best deals around. When you’ve got a moment come over and check out the best in handheld GPS. Thanks for reading.
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