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Compare Magellan eXplorist 500 Handheld GPS Receiver to Magellan eXplorist 400 Handheld GPS Receiver

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Product Description   
 
Navigate in color! The 16-color display of the Magellan eXplorist 500 enables you to see where you are in vivid color. With a high-speed USB data port and unlimited data storage capacity via... More
Navigate in color! The 16-color display of the Magellan eXplorist 500 enables you to see where you are in vivid color. With a high-speed USB data port and unlimited data storage capacity via secure digital (SD) card expandability, you can easily add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps from optional Magellan MapSend software. eXplorist 500 is lightweight and pocket-sized so you can take it with you everywhere. The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system helps you to easily manage all of your data. Less
Get the powerful, expandable mapping pocket-sized GPS. The Magellan eXplorist 400 features mapping capabilities and unlimited storage via optional secure digital (SD) cards so you can take... More
Get the powerful, expandable mapping pocket-sized GPS. The Magellan eXplorist 400 features mapping capabilities and unlimited storage via optional secure digital (SD) cards so you can take as many maps with you as you want to. Add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps using optional Magellan MapSend software. The high-speed USB data port makes downloading information easy and the Geocache Manager software enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 400. eXplorist 400 has 8 MB of built-in maps and 8 MB of internal memory to save 5 track log files, 20 routes and 500 points of interest, but you can save as many as you need to optional SD cards. Less
Product MPN   
MPN 980771-97 980771-54
Key Features   
GPS Type   What is "GPS Type"? Handheld (Outdoor) Handheld (Outdoor)
Form Factor Handheld Handheld
Map capabilities   What is "Map capabilities"? Internal, Download maps Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards, Download maps
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Input Method   What is "Input Method"? Keypad Keypad
Receiver Type 14 Channels 14 Channels
Screen Size 2.3 in. 2.3 in.
Display   
Display Size 1.4 in. x 1.8 in. 1.4 in. x 1.8 in.
Display Type 16 Color LCD TFT Display 4 Level Grayscale Display
Technical Features   
Trip calculator   What is "Trip calculator"? Points-of-Interest (POI) Track Log
Included Software/Maps   What is "Included Software/Maps"? North America Maps, Europe Maps North America Maps, Europe Maps, USA TOPO, Canada TOPO
Other Features   
PC Interface USB USB
Built in memory 8 MB 8 MB
Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard, Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic IPX7 Waterproof Standard, Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
GPS System   
Accuisition Time - Cold 60 sec Unknown
Accuisition Time - Hot 20 sec Unknown
Update rate 1 per second, continuous Unknown
Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet < 10 feet
Number of routes 20 20
Battery   
Battery Type and Quantity Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 17 Hours 12 Hours
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Dimensions   
Width 2.2 in. 2.2 in.
Depth 1.3 in. 1.3 in.
Height 4.7 in. 4.7 in.
Weight 0.33 lb. 0.33 lb.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Magellan eXplorist Magellan eXplorist
UPC 763357109405 763357111767
Product ID 23741994 23744134
 
Product Reviews
Magellan eXplorist 500 Image
Magellan eXplorist 500 Handheld GPS Receiver
3/5 stars
14 reviews
Magellan eXplorist 400 Image
Magellan eXplorist 400 Handheld GPS Receiver
2.5/5 stars
5 reviews

Magellan eXplorist 500 in the UK

by niglom , Aug 16, 2005
Pros: Compact, quick,waterproof, light
Cons: Only works with Magellan maps, poor Magellan Support
The Bottom Line: It depends what your needs are. Check out what Garmin can offer and what software you want to run on the unit. Look around.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I wanted a small GPS unit principally for my off road mountain biking activities.

It's a real hassle stopping the bike unfolding the OS map (nb the Ordnance Survey maps are the best topographical maps available for Britain) and working out...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  

Does the basics well. Poor user interface and customer support.

by jayk47 , Feb 12, 2007
Pros: Sensitive receiver, easy to connect to PC, expandable, good battery life, reasonable display.
Cons: Poor user interface, not waterproof (see above), poor customer service.
The Bottom Line: If you're prepared to put up with a slow and clunky user interface, this unit works well. Beware that maps may be expensive.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: This is my 5th GPS unit and was bought for general use (hiking, skiing, occasional driving and as a backup for gliding). My initial impressions are that it has a very sensitive receiver, the display is adequate but the user interface is poor. PC...
Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  
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