satellite navigation devices come in all shapes and sizes, with the most popular variety being in car systems that can be mounted on the dashboard or windscreen and used as a route finding aid while on the roads.
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Advantages: Cheap; easy to use; geocaching features Disadvantages: monochrome screen; little room for expansion; cant plan routes via postcodes or addresses
satellite navigation devices come in all shapes and sizes, with the most popular variety being in car systems that can be mounted on the dashboard or windscreen and used as a route finding aid while on the roads.
with its shock resistant, waterproof body and AA battery powered operation, magnellans latest GPS unit is a handheld device primarily aimed more at hikers, ramblers and outdoors types, rather than those who prefer the relative comforts ... ...a bike, which seems a shame.
if youre used to the in car variety then the explorist might seem a little disappointing it doesnt have a colour screen, for a start. its monochrome LCD can be illuminated by a reddish backlight, nut obviously it can be a little hard to work with black and white maps.
unlike most other GPS systems, there are no voice commands either, though spoken directions are less relevant for users who are travelling ... more
satellite navigation devices come in all shapes and sizes, with the most popular variety being in car systems that can be mounted on the dashboard or windscreen and used as a route finding aid while on the roads. with its shock resistant, waterproof body and AA battery powered operation, magnellans latest GPS unit is a handheld device primarily aimed more at hikers, ramblers and outdoors types, rather than those who prefer the relative comforts of an automobile. theres no bracket for attatching it to a bike, which seems a shame. if youre used to the in car variety then the explorist might seem a little disappointing it doesnt have a colour screen, for a start. its monochrome LCD can be illuminated by a reddish backlight, nut obviously it can be a little hard to work with black and white maps. unlike most other GPS systems, there are no voice commands either, though spoken directions are less relevant for users who are travelling by foot. the software the explorist runs was fairl fast and easy to use, with a simple menu and control system based around a five way joystick and a group of rubber buttons. the buttons themselves dont share the screens backlight, which makes the device tricky to use in dark conditions.route planning is based on points of interest rather than postcodes and addresses which can be a bit limiting. the explorist comes with some european base maps pre installed but theyre not particulary detailed. more detailed maps can be purchased and installed via a PC and USB link although only 22mb of internal memory is available and theres no memory card slot for further expansion. if you're a fan of geocaching a relatively new pastime thats a kind of GPS take on the treasure hunt you'll be pleased to hear that the explorist 210 comes with software that allows you to download geocache points of interest from the internet, upload them to the handheld unit and get hunting. apart from this, there are few extra features. although the explorist 210 is a relatively low cost GPS system at around £150, its also relatively limited in terms of application, unless you need to pin point your location in the middle of a hike.
Advantages: cheap, ease of use Disadvantages: low detail maps, no memory exspansion
Despite the incredibly cheap price tag that this gps unit has it is still a good investment. Aimed at outdoors enthusiasts this unit should not be confused with a sat-nav, and is not really for road use. Large backlit display makes for easy reading and the navigation screens are very good and are especially helful when walking, hiking etc. The supplied maps are not very detailed, and should not be relied upon for accurate navigation, I would suggest ... ...gives you all the deatil you could possibly want for any outdoor activity. The buttons allow easy operation, and moving through the navigation screens is a straightforward proces. Functions like the electronic compass and trip Oedometer add to the units functionality. One downside is the small 22mb memory, it may be worthwile investing in a better unit that has sd card compatability to allow more data storage. ...
hughchapman 10.06.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Magellan eXplorist 210 Europe
Add MapSend maps for topographic or turn-by-turn street navigation to the 22 MB available memory. The high-speed USB port and simple file memory system make it easy to download and manage coordinates and other information from the Internet. Built-in basemap makes navigating major roads and highways easy. View your position in relation to major points of interest. Advanced features include a vertical profile screen to see an elevation graph for the path ahead. You'll know exactly how tough (and how much fun) your trek will be. Intelligently designed for comfortable right or left handed use, the clearly marked keypad provides one-touch access to all your most important features. Joystick controller makes scrolling the simple menus fun and easy. The large backlit display is easy-to-read day or night. Customizable navigation screens show your location, speed, direction, and distance to destination and more, just the way you want it.
