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Magellan eXplorist 200 - GPS receiver

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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews
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Product summary

The Magellan Explorist 200 is a 14-channel, handheld global positioning device.Compared to other handheld GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $125.

Specifications: GPS receiver: 14 channel; Destination: Hiking; Weight: 3.9 oz; See full specs

Price range: $84.95

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CNET product brief

Description: The Magellan Explorist 200 is a 14-channel, handheld global positioning device.Compared to other handheld GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $125.

Pros: Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.EGNOS (Euro Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) enabled device supplies location-reliability feedback.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A portable GPS receiver, suited for mobility.Well-suited for hiking, climbing and backcountry adventures.Rugged case design affords the durability needed in some settings.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is very lightweight, weighing in at 3.9 oz.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this GPS receiver has great features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 500 waypoints.This is in line with the average GPS device.

Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews
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3.0 stars

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"First Time GPS Owner Disappointed"

by tormand on September 13, 2005

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2.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Intermitent lock-ups then dead after a year and a half."

by nkp1970 on March 29, 2007

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4.0 stars

"Accurate entry level system"

by gamonty on January 6, 2006

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4.0 stars

"Simplistic yet very usable"

by shermstebb on August 1, 2005

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3.5 stars

"Great intro GPS"

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