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New Magellan GPSs
Press Release (I'm a Garmin Guy):
NEW MAGELLAN EXPLORIST SERIES DELIVERS THREE SMALL, AFFORDABLE, EASY-TO-USE HANDHELDS FOR POWER-PACKED GPS NAVIGATION
Santa Clara, Calif. (June 15, 2004) This summer, the all-new Magellan? eXplorist? series will be available: three new Magellan? handheld GPS
navigation devices that re-write the rulebook by proving you can spend less and get more. The eXplorist 100, eXplorist 200 and eXplorist 300 deliver
more advanced features, more powerful performance and more value.
There?s a lot to the small, cool eXplorist series? beyond the vibrant blue, orange and yellow exteriors. Inside and out, eXplorists are built to
provide real GPS for serious outdoor use ? from their tough, impact-resistant, waterproof exterior, to the proven Magellan technology inside that
packs powerful functionality into an easy-to-use operating system. Each eXplorist offers advanced capabilities, including all-new Magellan TrueFix?
technology, which incorporates a superior 14-parallel-channel, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver to provide precise position fixes within three meters
and ensure advanced reliability and accuracy in satellite signal acquisition and tracking. Explorers will also appreciate Magellan one-button access,
which quickly takes users directly to the functions that matter most: the menu, navigation screens, personal points-of-interest storage, ?go to?
routing, and the backlight. In addition, each eXplorist model stores up to 500 waypoints, 20 routes and multiple track logs with up to 2,000 points
each, providing ample storage space even for avid navigators.
Designed for compact, fit-in-your-pocket convenience, eXplorist receivers measure only 4.6? x 2.1? x 1.3? (11,7 cm x 5,4 cm x 3,3 cm) and weigh less
than four ounces (115 g), yet they provide a large 2.3? (5,8 cm) diagonal, four-level grayscale LCD display. The zoom capability and amber
backlighting ensure optimum viewing even at night. The rugged exterior is wrapped in a rubber-armored, impact-resistant casing that is waterproof to
the rigid IPX-7 standard. Each eXplorist model is ready for adventure in all conditions and terrains, whether your game is hiking, camping, hunting,
fishing, mountain biking, or finding your way around a new area.
eXplorist 100: The eXplorist 100 is the ideal all-around recreational navigation device. At just $99 MSRP (US), it offers the best value in a
GPS/track plotter for the budget conscious, yet it?s powerful enough for the expert GPS user. Small, lightweight and easy-to-use, anyone can pick it
up and get going without studying a manual. Among its many features, the orange eXplorist 100 offers three navigation screens with track plotting to
help you find the fun ? then find your way back. It also saves up to three track-log files with up to 2000 points each.
eXplorist 200: For those who need mapping, the eXplorist 200 adds to the features found in the eXplorist 100 a built-in North American or European
background map and the ability to save up to five track-log files each with up to 2000 points. The background map offers convenient access to roads,
parks, waterways, airports and more. With its bright yellow casing, the eXplorist 200 delivers all the functionality and features an adventurer needs
at just $149 MSRP (US)? an affordable breakthrough price for mapping handhelds.
eXplorist 300: Rounding out the series, the eXplorist 300 adds a trio of advanced tools to the built-in nationwide background map for easier
navigation: a barometer, an altimeter and an electronic compass, which eliminates the need to be in motion to get a direction to a destination. Like
the eXplorist 200, the eXplorist 300 contains a background map with roads, parks, waterways, airports and more, plus three navigation screens and the
ability to save five track-log files with up to 2000 points each. The ideal choice for outdoor adventures, the blue-cased eXplorist 300 is a robust
GPS receiver delivering all of these major features, at a most-affordable price of only $199 MSRP (US).
About Thales? navigation business
Thales? navigation business unit develops and manufactures world leading positioning, navigation and guidance equipment. It markets its Magellan brand
GPS solutions in the consumer electronics, recreation, and automotive markets, and its GPS and GNSS professional products in the survey, GIS/Mapping,
and OEM markets. Key innovations include the first U.S. commercial hand-held GPS receiver for positioning and navigation, and the first handheld GPS
with industry standard Secure Digital Memory Card capabilities. Thales? navigation business unit is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has worldwide
operations.
For more information, visit
http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/explorist.asp
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bajalou
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Very interesting Neal. I've used Garmin GPSrs for almost 10 years and been pretty satisfied with them but that 300 sounds like a lot for the money.
Wonder what Garmin will come out with to compete with this series.
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Neal Johns
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Yep, the street price should be about $175 on the 300. It competes with the Garmin Geko 301 at $194 street price.
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I've used a Garmin 12XL for the last few years. The thing that appeals to me is the multiple tracks. I like to come home and download the tracks to
a couple mapping programs and then show my actual tracks on the maps. Pretty interesting to see how close and how far away some of the roads are from
where I actually went. The multiple track feature would really be helpful.
Also, the electronic compass is a good idea. Can help orient oneself with the maps sometime. Altimiter is OK.
I realize there are other ones out there with these features, but this 300 sounds good.
[Edited on 6-16-2004 by bajalou]
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David K
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Gotta Love Garmin!
My yellow eTrex has 500 waypoints on it and is 3 years old. At the booksigning party someone asked me for the waypoint to Taco de Huitzilopotchtli and
when I tried to get it my Garmin wouldn't function.
The rubber outter liner had broken a while ago and I 'fixed' it with duct tape (hey this is a Baja GPS!)... But, nada...
I was devistated as I have a LOT of waypoints in there that are keepers, and not posted on my Baja GPS Waypoint List web page.
An email to Garmin Tech gave me a RMA # and address to send the old, duct taped, scratched lens unit to. In less than a week, a box was delivered with
a brand NEW unit, no charge... (here today). The note says all my waypoints were transferred into it, and this unit has all the newest features
loaded...!!! WOW!!! To that I say GARMIN, Y NADA MAS!
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Garmin
I know Garmin treats you right - Wornout had them do about the same to one he had a few years ago - about a week roundtrip and back like new.
I use EasyGPS (free from Geocahe.com) to download all my waypoints and save them in my computer. I can then upload them to mine or another gps. In
fact, the group I go to the desert with on a regular basis have all loaded the same set of waypoints so there is no confusion when we speak of one. I
also make a paper copy once in a while as my computer crashed and I had to reload the mfgrs program so lost all data on hard drive (have 2nd hard
drive now). I loaded the most important ones back from my paper copy. Backup-backup-backup.
My 12XL holds 500 waypoints also and 20 routes I think but it's the ability to save more than one "track" that interests me.
[Edited on 6-17-2004 by bajalou]
No Bad Days
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\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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David K
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EasyGPS.com Yes!
I did have EasyGPS program and all my waypoints in it... then my computer crashed (sasser virus + a friend trying to help) and all my files & programs
were lost. Fortunately, I didn't have a bunch as the pc is rather new to me... all my Choral Pepper book project was lost on the pc, but they came
from CDs... so if I have time, I can reload. I did lose a lot of old emails... Now, I have a better virus protection!
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Garmin is the best
I have three of them: 60C (new), 76S (for ditch bag), and 176C.
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Neal Johns
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That was fun! I posted an empty post until this edit. Hope nobody caught me!
Garmin's great service is now the main reason for buying a Garmin GPS. Their maps are a little better also. I have never had to use their service but
have heard an awful lot of good stories.
Using Garmin # seven, a 176C.
[Edited on 6-17-2004 by Neal Johns]
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Neal, in your experience, what's the best source for Garmin GPS, pricewise? Any place other than http://www.gpscity.com?
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GPS
I've had Good service from http://www.tvnav.com
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Neal Johns
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http://www.tvnav.com is indeed the place to go.
It is a husband and wife operation that has been around for years and gives outstanding advise and service. Doing a price search will show that it is
within a buck or two of the other discounters.
Darrel Goheen is the owners name and he gives back to the buying community by frequent posts on the Google GPS sci.geo.satellite-nav board.
Go to http://groups.google.com/groups, search for sci.geo.satellite-nav and sign up free. Lots of good stuff.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
...the other discounters... |
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garmin vs. magellan
i've only used Garmin, the GPS 76 and the eTrex. the only thing holding me back from considering a Megellan is that the buttons are on the bottom of
the unit making them a bit clumsy to use, at least for me. i like the Garmins because the buttons are where your thumb goes naturally when you hold
the unit in your hand. also, i've never had any technical problems with them...
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Neal Johns
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Forget these GPSs because I just found out they have no data out or in!
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