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Title: Should I get this GPS Post by: Njoutlaw88 on June 04, 2005, 10:30:12 PM description of the explorist 200.
Full keyboard and joystick helps you find the function you need quickly and easily Large 2.3" high-resolution grayscale display True Fix Technology for reliable WAAS accuracy to within 3 meters Superior tracking with 14 parallel channels Three navigation screens with plotter on basemap Rugged and compact design One of the smallest GPS units on the market, weighing just 4 ounces With 500 waypoints, 20 routes and 2,000 log points Uses 2 AA batteries About TrueFix Technology: TrueFix GPS 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 [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: Chuck_Norris on June 04, 2005, 10:40:02 PM definatley do your research and always check out Ebay. I bought my Magellan from Ebay for $35.00 it is not as elborate as this modle shown but it will get me in and out of the forest as other areas as well.
Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: GSPKurt on June 05, 2005, 04:20:37 PM I had a Magellan. I tossed it in the garbage and bought a Garmin eTrex Vista. I loved it. I then bought a Garmin 176C for the boat (I couldn't read the eTrex's screen while under way without my reading glasses). I am extremely biased. I love their software and their GPS'.
Kurt Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: Yamaha72 on June 07, 2005, 10:00:02 AM The Garmins are very good GPS systems I have about 3 or 4 friends with them and they are all satisfied.
Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: TRX350_On_The_Rack on June 07, 2005, 10:10:01 AM I had this unit. Not too impressed with it's features or the navigation stick. You cannot put in expandable memory like the one I bought.
Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: Njoutlaw88 on June 07, 2005, 03:17:07 PM I had this unit. Not too impressed with it's features or the navigation stick. You cannot put in expandable memory like the one I bought. what did u buy? Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: gery350 on June 07, 2005, 03:23:11 PM havent tried magellan but have tried various garmins and they are very user friendly(at least i understand them easily)
also- you dont need one with all hte bells and whistles. just complicates it with stuff youll never use. basic features-get in, get out. Title: Re: Should I get this GPS Post by: TRX350_On_The_Rack on June 07, 2005, 04:02:55 PM I had this unit. Not too impressed with it's features or the navigation stick. You cannot put in expandable memory like the one I bought. what did u buy? Bought the Magellan Gold for $200. Expandible memory slot is great for downloading maps and/or adding Direct Route which will guide you to your destination with beeps and arrows on the screen. It also can take a lot of abuse. Only thing I wish is for it to be color, but at the time was $150 difference. |