Magellan eXplorist 600 (USA)
Product description from Magellan:
Do you want all the bells and whistles? The Magellan® eXplorist™ 600 is packed with them. You get a 3-axis electronic compass, a barometric pressure altimeter, barometer, and thermometer, plus the ability to expand your GPS mapping via a high-speed USB data port and unlimited secure digital (SD) card storage. The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 600 and with the PC-style file memory system it’s easy to manage all of your data. Finally, the eXplorist 600 features a 16-color display so you can see everything in brilliant color. Easily navigate with the intuitive keypad and the joystick control. Add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps using optional Magellan MapSend software to expand the use of your eXplorist 600.
8 MB of built-in maps and 8 MB of additional memory means you can save up to 5 track log files, 20 routes and 500 points of interest on the internal memory, but you can store as many as you want on optional SD cards. Magellan TrueFix™ technology provides superior accuracy and reliability giving you the freedom to explore without concern of getting lost.
Features:
Electronic compass
The built-in electronic 3-axis compass points you in the right direction
even when you are standing still or upside down on a rocky peak. No need
to carry another piece of navigation equipment.
Barometer and Thermometer
Like carrying your own little weather station, now you’ll know what
might be rolling in.
Barometric Pressure Altimeter
Keep track of your elevation no matter how high your adventure takes you.
Full color screen
The 16-color screen makes reading maps and GPS information easy with vibrant
graphics in all lighting conditions.
Unlimited SD Card Expandability
Your eXplorist 600 features SD card compatibility for unlimited memory
expansion. Use optional Magellan MapSend software to add detailed street
maps or topo charts to any number of SD memory cards (sold separately).
USB data port
Transfer map data from your PC to your eXplorist 500 with the high-speed
USB data port.
Area Calculation
Want to find the distance between three or more points of interest that
you plan to hike around or the area between them? Simply select the points
of interest on the map and the eXplorist can determine the area between
them and the perimeter around them.
Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
This Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack can keep your eXplorist continuously
powered-up for up to 17 hours. Recharge your battery directly through
your receiver again and again without reducing its performance.
TrueFix Technology
TrueFix GPS technology takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, supported
by WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems for fast signal
acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters.
Geocache Manager
Download geocache coordinates from Internet sites and use them on your
outdoor adventures. This unique feature makes managing coordinates even
easier with a PC-style file system. You don’t have to be a geocacher
to appreciate the Magellan Geocache Manager. Learn more about Geocaching.
Built-in mapping
With 8 MB of built-in North American or European maps it’s easy
to navigate around roads, parks, waterways and to find airports and other
points of interest.
Easy-to-use
One-button access takes you directly to all of the most important features.
Intuitive operation with keypad and joystick control adds even more fun
to GPS navigation. First-time user can easily navigate with the eXplorist
600.
Languages
Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish,
Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
Track Logging
Store up to 5 track log files, each with 2000 track-points to the internal
memory and store an unlimited amount of track log files to optional SD
cards, to easily find your way to your favorite spot again and again.
Four navigation screens
View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information
you need on 4 easy-to-read color navigation screens.
No service fees
Your eXplorist 600 is ready to go with no service fees and no activation
fees, so go ahead, use it all the time.
Satellite status
Monitor the GPS satellites tracking your position and get information
about their status.
Pocket-sized
Don’t let the size fool you. The eXplorist 600 is packed with real
GPS power and cool features at an unbeatable value. But at 2.2" x
4.7" x 1.3" and only 5.4 oz. with batteries you can take it
anywhere.
Large backlit color display
Navigate in color! Easily view all the GPS information you need to make
your adventure fun and safe, even at night, with the large backlit color
display.
Rugged construction
Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic lets you to confidently take
your eXplorist 600 on every adventure.
Waterproof
eXplorist 600 is sealed to IPX-7 specifications, you don’t have
to worry about getting it wet.