Magellan eXplorist 600 Handheld GPS | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $449.99
Buy Used: $229.99
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 26051
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: 5
Native Resolution: 160x120
Display Size: 2.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 2.1 x 1.3 x 4.6
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MPN: 980771-06
Model: 980771-06
UPC: 763357109412
EAN: 0763357109412
ASIN: B0007RPW2M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Electronic compass - The built-in electronic 3-axis compass points you in the right direction even when you are standing still or upside down on a rocky peak. | | • | Full color screen - The 16-color screen makes reading maps and GPS information easy with vibrant graphics in all lighting conditions. | | • | Unlimited SD Card Expandability - Your eXplorist 600 features SD card compatibility for unlimited memory expansion. | | • | TrueFix GPS technology takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported by WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentaion Systems for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters. | | • | Store up to 5 track log files, each with 2000 track-points to the internal memory and store an unlimited amount of track log files to optional SD cards, to easily find your way to your favorite spot again and again. |
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Product Description
The eXplorist 600 North America Handheld GPS is the perfect digital GPS tool for the true outdoorsman. Expand your GPS mapping via a high-speed USB data port and unlimited secure digital (SD) card storage. The Geocache Manager enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 600, while the 16-color display lets you see everything in brilliant color. Save up to 5 track log files, 20 routes and 500 points of interest on the internal memory. TrueFix technology provides superior accuracy and reliability, for freedom to explore without getting lost. Navigate your maps more easily with the intuitive keypad and joystick control. Pocket-sized, powerful and full of valuable features, your Magellan eXplorist 600 gives you real GPS that can guide you in full color on every outdoor adventure. Transfer map data from your PC through the USB data port Ready to go with no service or activation fees Unlimited SD Card expandability - add detailed street maps or topo charts with the optional Magellan MapSend software TrueFix GPS technology uses 14 parallel channels Download Geocache coordinates from Websites and manage travelling more effectively Area & perimeter calculation for the distance between two waypoints Monitor satellite status while tracking your position Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic for safe carrying on every adventure Rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers eXplorist for up to 14 hours Watertight - sealed to IPX-7 specifications Lightweight and portable - only 2.1 x 4.6 x 1.3
Amazon.com Product Description
Complete with 8 MB built-in mapping and unlimited flash-memory expansion, Magellan's eXplorist 600 is one of the first handheld GPS receivers to deliver PC-like file management, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and a PC application designed specifically for transferring geocache information from the Internet to the eXplorist in case you want to participate in the popular Web-based outdoor activity called geocaching (essentially a treasure hunt where the challenge isn't finding the treasure, it's getting to it). The eXplorist 600 is an ideal GPS guidance tool--both in the city and in the country. It's the first in its class to deliver unlimited SD card memory expansion through a built-in Secure Digital memory card reader/writer. The handheld also provides unlimited storage of waypoints, routes, and track logs via SD card. Any available memory can be used to store whatever you want--a refreshing change from those receivers with fixed and limited waypoint, route, and track-log storage. The exclusive PC-style file-management feature lets you create multiple files, folders, and directories so you can store and navigate information in a PC-like structure. Also a first: the receiver gives you the ability to calculate an area and perimeter simply by marking points on the map screen. Magellan geocaching manager software greatly simplifies geocaching (one of the fastest-growing GPS applications) so you no longer need to print information from a Web site only to have to manually enter the GPS coordinates into your receiver. Instead, you can load that information to your eXplorist so its accessible where it's needed most--to guide you right to cache treasures. A high-speed USB data port lets you upload geocache coordinates and optional maps. Other features include a color transflective TFT screen, a barometer, an altimeter, a thermometer, and a 3-axis electronic compass (which eliminates the need to be in motion to get a direction heading). Despite the eXplorist's wealth of features, it nevertheless resides in a compact, waterproof housing (IPX-7) at a weight of less than 4 ounces for fit-in-your-pocket convenience. The receiver boasts a large, 2.3-inch-diagonal backlit display; built-in maps of major roads, waterways, parks, and airports; the ability to calculate vertical profiles for elevations of roads, and trails; and a WAAS/EGNOS-enabled, 14-parallel-channel GPS receiver that delivers 3-meter accuracy with fast, reliable position fixes. The Magellan eXplorist 600 is compatible with most Magellan MapSend software products (so you can add street detail, topographic data, marine navigation information, and other info), including MapSend Topo 3D USA, MapSend Topo Canada, MapSend Lakes USA, MapSend Worldwide Basemap, and MapSend DirectRoute, plus international titles.
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 great thing still going stronge November 28, 2008
I have had this for some years now (about 2 months after it was 1st released), no problems, I never had to call CS, so I can't comment on that.
I have gotten is wet, snowed on, in cool weather (20's), hot weather (over 105) & dropped it a few times.
Uploading maps, using Topo 3d, goes better when putting the SD into the SD card reader on my computer (O/S XP pro), I don't like having to take out the battery to get to the SD card
As time has gone by the battery seem to charge faster, when I first got this GPS, it would take 2 days to charge to 100%, now it takes about 8-12 hours.
 Don't buy November 26, 2008
Magellan Customer service is the worst customer service I have ever dealt with. They offer a free 30 day map update since all of their products ship with out of date maps. This would be a good thing except it is in the fine print of their products and their customer support email address that their website list is the wrong address. I had to get through to their customer service by posting a bad review on their website. By the time they responded my unit was beyond the 30 day limit and they refused to give me the update. This is a bad business practice. Garmin has a 60 day guarantee which is posted directly on their website in plain view.
Software is not transferable to a new unit. June 20, 2008
I accidently destroyed my 600 and was looking to replace it until I found out that the map software is not transferable to a replacement. At least thats what I thought I read in the e-mail support reply:
>>"I understand from your mail that, you can tranfer maps from one unit to another."
>>"I would like to inform you that you cant able to transfer the maps from one unit to another its not possible."
Uh, what? First of all that message made little sense. And second, it appears I paid over $300 for what is now useless software.
Some other problems with the unit itself is the outlandish non-standard USB connection to which the charge cable must connect, thereby making it impossible to charge a second battery outside the unit. This charging scheme also causes needless wear on the nonstandard USB cable.
With a 2gb SD card inserted the unit was very slow to start up, and occasionally the unit locked up before it got to the main screen.
The menus could be laid out more intuitively.
Still, I was looking to replace the unit because I didn't consider these problems to be show stoppers because the unit does have a good combination of features. However the inability to transfer the software is what will make me refuse to buy another Magellan.
Don't buy a Magellan April 29, 2008
I will never buy another Magellan product. I have sent my Magellan eXplorist 600 back for repairs three times. Twice because it burned out as soon as I plugged it into my car charger (using the appropriate Magellan car adapter). My husband and I have spent half our lives on hold with technical support. When they say they'll call back, they don't. Two months ago was the last time I sent my unit back for repairs. We finally got ahold of them and they are replacing the unit with another Magellan product. I'm not excited. I guess they would have just ignored the repair order and blown us off, had we not perservered in trying to contact them. I rarely am this dissatisfied with a product. If I am, good customer service usually rectifies the problem. In this case, the product stinks, as does the customer service. Never again Magellan. I wasted alot of money on the unit and also accessories. Steer clear and don't make the same mistake!
A nice unit for what it is February 13, 2008
I own both the Explorist 600 and Garmin 60CSX. It would be great if I could combine the two. Although both Magellan and Garmin have newer, more expensive models out, the new units have their own problems so I have not been tempted to upgrade.
As far as the Explorist, there are many things that I like about it: It is a nice, compact device which fits perfectly into my hands -- it is easy to take when traveling in foreign lands. Its screen is great -- I prefer it to the Garmin. The geocache functions are better than the Garmin. It gets good reception in spotty areas. The sd card gives it a lot of expandibility. I can load a number of separate waypoints (or caches) and maps and switch them in and out depending on where I am and the type of map I want. This has been very useful if I am traveling in more than one area and want to download waypoints for each area that I will be visiting. I get decent battery life, but carry a spare battery just in case.
Of course, there of course, other problems. First, I have to wonder if Magellan will phase out the Explorist series in the near future in favor of the Triton. The Explorist can be slower to get a lock on the location than the Garmin, although both can get good reception where other units fail.
The mapping is generally not as good as the 60CSX (although there are specific uses where the Explorist outshines its rival). I prefer how the Explorist maps look, but the Garmin topo maps have trails that the Magellan lacks; you have to manually tell the Explorist to reroute if you are using it for street guidance; the Garmin maps are updated more often and more are available. With that said, the maps work better for me if keep them smaller and I load them into the sd card in sections, but that means switching as I move from one region to the next.
The joystick can be a little iffy -- I have had problems with the rubber case breaking in both the Explorist 500 and 600 models. Although the joystick will still work, I have had Magellan replace one unit, only to find the same problem in another. This has been a consistent problem with the Explorists I have used, perhaps I am just hard on joysticks.
The USB/battery charger connection with the Explorist is not a standard port, but rather it screws into the unit, making it a little more vulnerable and a lot more cumbersome.
I have had no problems with Magellan customer support, although the turn around time can be slightly longer than Garmins if the unit needs to be repaired or replaced.
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