Name: eXplorist GC
Brand: Magellan
SKU: 495106
Rating: 4.1 (28 reviews)

portable and easy to use it
full-color display and a ruggedized design
displays richer and more accurate data

The device could really benefit from a touch screen
lack of an internal compass means that heading can only be tracked based on movement
The screen is not a touch panel

Interface type: Thumb stick
Bluetooth: no
Map included: yes
Map coverage: World
Form factor: Handheld

Magellan eXplorist GC - Pros & Cons

portable and easy to use it
full-color display and a ruggedized design
displays richer and more accurate data
rugged
waterproof and submersible
rugged
waterproof
has an easy to understand user interface
people of all ages and promotes a strong sense of community and support for the environment
small
durable and nifty
four-button design and intuitive menu navigation
several caches quickly and easily with this handy GPS device
The color display is crisp and vibrant and best of all can be viewed easily in direct sunlight
The interface is easy to use and intuitive

The device could really benefit from a touch screen
lack of an internal compass means that heading can only be tracked based on movement
The screen is not a touch panel
most GPS devices suffer in this sort of urban canyon
No topo maps for backcountry caches
not as cumbersome to use in the woods as my iPad
they were too wired and we were too tired
Like Loading
missing is the ability to track a trip
eXplorist does NOT have a touchscreen
Smartphone screens are almost impossible to see in direct sunlight
mounting hardware is not included with the unit
it does NOT auto-navigate like Google Maps
felt a little slow locking on to a GPS signal when

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Magellan eXplorist GC - Full Specifications

Form factor	Handheld
Built-in camera	no
International Protection (IP) code	IPX7

Colour of product	Green Green,Grey
Width	2.2 in
Height	4.37 in
Depth	1.42 in
Weight	5.19 oz

Bluetooth	no

Calculator	yes

External power connection	Battery
Battery type	Alkaline
Battery life (max)	18.0 h
Number of batteries required	2

Display type	TFT
Screen size	2.2 in
Screen resolution	240 x 320 px
Interface type	Thumb stick
Widescreen	no

USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
GPS position accuracy	5
Supported radio bands	Not supported
Image viewer	yes
Processor frequency	400.0 MHz

Storage media type	Flash
Internal storage capacity	2.0 GB

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2 Wired 2 Tired

Published: 29.05.2013

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In this Magellan eXplorist GC GPS review learn why this device is amazing for those who love geocaching. With 999 preloaded popular geocaches & the ability to download up to 10,000...

The Gadgeteer

Published: 19.07.2016

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