Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Unit

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Pros

  • Compact (3)
  • Well built / quality construction (3)
  • Easy setup (2)
  • Easy to read (2)
  • Good battery life (2)
  • Reliable (2)
  • 22mb of memory (1)
  • Durable (1)
  • Good reception in cover (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
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Cons

  • Complicated controls (1)
  • Hard to use software (1)
  • Poor customer support (1)
  • Poor software (1)
  • The worst software (1)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (2)
  • Adventure (1)
  • Biking (1)
  • Geocaching (1)
  • Travel (1)
 
 
 

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With its high-speed data port and robust memory, this unit makes it easy to download and access multiple map files.

Specification Description
Model 18807, EXPLORIST210
UPC 763357112702
Battery life at 70 degrees 18 hours
Battery type 2 - AA
color null
Compact antenna Yes
Dimensions 4.6 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches
Display size 1.8 x 1.4 inches
Memory 22 megabytes
PC Compatible Yes
Position accuracy WAAS-enabled 3
Routes 380
Screen Pixels 160 x 120
sgpDisplay Black & White
sgpGPSType Handheld
size null
sku 59052
skuprice 139.9900
style EXPLORIST210
taxable Y
Waypoints (total) 500
Weight 5.8 ounces

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Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Unit Review

The skinny on the Explorist series...

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • 22mb of memory
  • Good reception in cover
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • Uses AA batteries

    Cons

  • The worst software

    Best Uses

  • Adventure
  • Hiking
 

"i purchased this with the Topo 3D. the integration of hardware/software is absolutely atrocious. you can't just shuttle data back and forth. you have to use an intermediate conversion program. then they insist that you have a CD in the drive while using the software (mildly annoying). then they make …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 1 2007
GoBruins
LA, CA
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Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Unit Review

Good Hardware, Poor Software

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Long Battery Life
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • Poor customer support
  • Poor software

    Best Uses

  • Hiking
  • Travel
 

"Upgraded from my Garmin Geko 101. The mapping capability and features per price were the main reason that I purchased this unit.



The unit itself performs superbly and holds signal extremely well in the densest cover. Far better than either the Garmin Geko or the Garmin Etrex Legend (I have had …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 14 2007
soleful2001
Pleasant Garden NC
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  • Technically Savvy
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Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Unit Review

Great Value for the Money

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Well Constructed

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Geocaching
 

"This is a versatile and very accurate unit. I purchased it when I first started out geocaching and was able to start the hobby without much instruction. The unit was easy enough to figure out and the ability to download coordinates from my computer (via USB) makes it much more desirable other othe …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 24 2007
Jenischmeni
Indiana
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  • Beginner
  • Geocacher
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Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Unit Review

My first GPS

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Read
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This is my first GPS. I was looking for a combination of low cost and features. [...] I plan on using it for rapid location of crags at J-Tree and Tucson. I have been using it around town and I am pleased with the internal map. I am now learning to store tracks and points of interest etc. There is a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 8 2007
Ken I
Phoenix, AZ
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Magellan eXplorist 210 GPS Unit Review

the next version may be better

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Compact

    Cons

  • Complicated Controls
  • Hard to use software

    Best Uses

  • Biking
 

"The software and directions are a mess. Nothing is straight forward. I had a Magellan Sporttrak before, and it was much easier to use, Too much playing around needed on this model. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 31 2007
mikel
indiana
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