Magellan eXplorist 210

Pros: price, features, accuracy, awesome routing, memory, openness

Cons: cant think of any!

The Bottom Line: excellent , no the best starter GPS, the best for the buck, and alot of features and comes in handy!

Review: First off I will tell you this unit is for more advanced GPS users. The Magellan GPS world centers around Mapsend software, Topo3D for topography maps, and DirectRoute for streets. You need this software to take advantage and use the eXplorist to it to ...

Pros: Very accurate, easy to use, reddish back light for use at night

Cons: None, so far

The Bottom Line: Very good handheld GPS receiver

Review: The eXplorist 210 is a sensitive and compact handheld GPS receiver. The layout of the controls allow right- or left-hand operation. When turning the unit on under open sky, it finds enough satellites (12 is not unusual) for accurate 3D positioning ...

Pros: Dependability, ease of use, features - especially built in storage (22Megs).

Cons: Firmware incompatibility makes uploading maps a bit more work .

Review: I purchased an Explorist 210 as my first GPS, and it has continued to amaze me. I purchased the combo pack with the map disks (which I highly recommend). The detail and accuracy of the maps, along with the dependability and ease of use make this unit an ...

Pros: Size, value-for-dollar, PC connectivity, nice display

Cons: Acquisition time, need for additional software

The Bottom Line: If you're new to the world of GPS, this is a great unit to start with.

Review: I've now officially entered the world of GPS with the purchase of Magellan's eXplorist 210. And now I know just where I am in the world... I received a few gift certificates for Christmas this year and decided to spend them on a new toy for myself. ...

Pros: small size, good screen size, durable, price is good

Cons: not to easy to set up at first, but gets easier over time

The Bottom Line: we like this product, was affordable, and has worked well for us.

Review: We purchased the Esplorist 210 as our first GPS and well we love it. It is a super size for the unit. Pretty easy to use. It is an attractive and is a great color. It comes with all the software, cables and everthing else that you need for this little ...

Pros: Easy of use,PC connectivity,general instructions

Cons: Understanding some advanced features

Review: This unit is great for me as I have no GPS experience. I have a feeling though that even if you do have GPS experience it will be great for you too. As with anything, it helps to read the booklet before you use it to get familiar with the terms and ...

Pros: When it works its OK for road navigation.

Cons: Not waterproof, takes forever to find itself, bad customer service. not worth owning.

The Bottom Line: I would stay away from it. Do not consider it waterproof no matter what the hype says - stay away from water with it.

Review: Mine lasted for one set of batteries - by the time the battery died so did the GPS. The things are supposed to be "waterproof" but are unable to take salt spray on a kayak. After going back and forth with their on-line support department they give me ...

Pros: price, ease of use

Cons: joystick, software, tech support

Review: Loved this little gps at first, than the satellites kept going out bringing me elsewhere. Not to mention the joystick quit working (been told by others it happens alot). 2 weeks later I'm still waiting on replacement model that each time i call they keep ...