Magellan eXplorist XL - 3.5 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
- Form Factor: Handheld
- Map capabilities: Internal
- Receiver Type: 14 Channels
- Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled
- Screen Size: 3.5 in.
- GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
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Gorgeous Hardware Horrible Software Magellan eXplorist XL GPS
I was looking forward to this unit for some time. what I wanted was a handheld GPS with "pda" qualities.
This means Expansion (SD CARD) and Large Full Color screen (3.5" nice)
on top of that I wanted dry cell power (AA's) since I expect to still have my GPS after ten years and...
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Oh My God... Magellan is a lame company
Such a shame... the GPS is a really fantastic unit. Yes, it is expensive and you will need to buy Magellan's MapSend Software to use the XL's built-in mapping functions (which are very good).
My unit has a problem with its voltage circuits and will only run for 30 minutes on batteries...
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Great Unit - HORRIBLE!!! Support
I would tend to agree with the other reviews. The actual hardware is very impressive. The screen is gorgeous, the interface is easy to use, you can use rechargeable batteries.
The base map is USELESS!!!!! Support is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!
I have an older version of the Mapsend TOPO USA...
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I loved the Explorist until it stopped working!
I loved the Explorist XL until it stopped working.
After awhile the unit failed to track the satellites.
From October 2007 till January 2008 the unit was out for repairs.
After calling at least six times, being on hold for as long as 15 minutes, the whole ordeal became a terrible...
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Great screen for old eyes
The Magellan Explorist XL is rather a "Hand full" ... that is large in size and not the lightest GPS unit. The XL unit uses a SD memory card, which is a real advantage to my way of thinking ... I get to capture a chunk of map off of the Topo 3D map of the United States and save it to the SD card... Read full review »
Great GPS!
I wanted to buy a GPS last summer after a recent vacation. My cousin had a Meridian Platinum which was very useful. I decided to go for a color model. After a lot of research - I was ready to buy the Garmin 60C or 76C. I was put off by the small screen. Once I found out that Meridian was coming out... Read full review »
Magellan Explorist XL , Alot for a little
Using the Magellan XL for the first time was like learning to walk again, comparing of course to my older Meridian series gps. But through reading, tinkering and help from Magellan tech support I think I've got the hang of it.
I bought the XL because I'm familiar with magellan yada, yada...
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Good GPS...IF you don't use Windows Vista
I purchased the Magellan explorist XL in Feb. '07. Since then I've been absolutely disappointed. At the time I was running Windows XP Pro at home and loved the GPS USB cord and being able to upload my tracks into Google Earth. Unfortunately I upgraded to Windows Vista Enterprise due to necessity. I... Read full review »
Great unit when it works, Terrible Magellan customer support
I have had two other Magellan GPS units, and were very happy with them. But, I never had to contact the Magellan customer support people for them. Then I saw the Magellan Explorist xL , was able to get it at a great price, and was thrilled. That is until 9 months into my first year, the display... Read full review »
Pathetic Company!
Bought on 12/06. Used it on many outings and it proved very worthwhile. Except for road vibrations causing the added sd memory card to lose connection, which was easy to correct, it performed flawlessly.Was happy with my decision till it broke last month. It just decided not to power up one day. No... Read full review »
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