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Compare Magellan Meridian Gold Handheld GPS Receiver to Magellan eXplorist 400 Handheld GPS Receiver

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Product Description   
 
With a rugged design and loads of navigational aids this GPS receiver was designed with serious navigators in mind. It has a whopping 16MB database built-in and expansion (if needed) is... More
With a rugged design and loads of navigational aids this GPS receiver was designed with serious navigators in mind. It has a whopping 16MB database built-in and expansion (if needed) is quick and easy with SD cards and MapSend software. 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 980598-02 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, Map cartridges / Data cards, 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 12 Channels 14 Channels
Screen Size 2.8 in. 2.3 in.
Display   
Display Size 1.75 in. x 2.2 in. 1.4 in. x 1.8 in.
Display Type Grayscale Display 4 Level Grayscale Display
Resolutions 120 X 160 Unknown
Technical Features   
Marine Features Fishing Calcluator Unknown
Special Features   What is "Special Features"? Compass Unknown
Audible Features   What is "Audible Features"? Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm Unknown
Trip calculator   What is "Trip calculator"? Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log Track Log
Included Software/Maps   What is "Included Software/Maps"? City Navigation Maps, North America Maps, Europe Maps North America Maps, Europe Maps, USA TOPO, Canada TOPO
Grids   What is "Grids"? Finnish, French, German, Irish, Lat/Lon, MGRS, OSGB, Swedish, Swiss, User Grid, USNG, UTM Unknown
Other Features   
PC Interface NMEA-0183 USB
Built in memory 16 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
Antenna Quadrifilar Helix Unknown
GPS System   
Accuisition Time - Cold 120 sec Unknown
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 60 sec Unknown
Accuisition Time - Hot 15 sec Unknown
Update rate 1 per second, continuous Unknown
Max. Horizontal accuracy   What is "Max. Horizontal accuracy"? < 23 feet Unknown
Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet < 10 feet
Differential standards DGPS Ready Unknown
Number of routes 20 20
Waypoints   What is "Waypoints"? 500 Unknown
Battery   
Battery Type and Quantity 2 x AA Batteries Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 14 Hours 12 Hours
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Dimensions   
Width 2.9 in. 2.2 in.
Depth 1.2 in. 1.3 in.
Height 6.5 in. 4.7 in.
Weight 0.5 lb. 0.33 lb.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Magellan Meridian Magellan eXplorist
UPC 763357103250 763357111767
Product ID 109002 23744134
 
Product Reviews
Magellan Meridian Gold Image
Magellan Meridian Gold Handheld GPS Receiver
3.5/5 stars
15 reviews
Magellan eXplorist 400 Image
Magellan eXplorist 400 Handheld GPS Receiver
2.5/5 stars
5 reviews

A fun toy!

by Ergoboy , Jun 5, 2002
Pros: User friendly, easy to hold.
Cons: No real cons, unless you add the Mapsend Software
The Bottom Line: The Meridian Gold is an easy to use navigation tool. It should be used in conjunction with a map. Avoid the Mapsend Streets software until Magellan corrects some issues.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I purchased a Magellan Meridian Gold November 2001, soon after product release. I chose this model after a great deal of comparison between several GPS models, namely those produced by Magellan and Garmin. After weighing features, screen size, base...
Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Magellan Meridian Gold GPS

by DreamLink , Oct 8, 2006
Pros: Hand held, waterproof, larger screen, floats.
Cons: Inaccurate map.Lack of roads. Requires expensive extras to make it useful.
The Bottom Line: I don't recommend it. The lack of built in features and lack of company support is astounding.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I wanted a hand held GPS for hiking, camping, boating and traveling. I sorted through quite a few other GPS units before making a decision to buy the Meridian Gold by Magellan.

I made this decision based on limited funds, larger display...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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