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 by foot.
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ciaojake 05.05.2007
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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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