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Magellan eXplorist 300 - GPS receiver comparison

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Price $249.97 $248.00 to $449.99 $156.51 $199.99 $376.19 to $405.92
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The Bottom Line Although the eTrex Vista and its add-on programs may be a bit pricey, you will not find a more feature-packed GPS device in a smaller package. Magellan's Meridian Platinum is a great choice if you're looking for a standalone GPS device that doesn't skimp on features.
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Features
WaterproofYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Included GPS accessoriesInfo unavailableLanyard
Belt clip
USB cable
Wrist strap
64 MB microSD Card
PC cable
Wrist strap
PC cable
Vehicle mount
AC power adapter
Car power adapter
Navigation routes20
50
20
20
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Navigation tracklog points2000
10000
3000
2000
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Navigation waypoints500
1000
500
500
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Audible assistanceInfo unavailableWarnings
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNavigation instructions
Services featuresSpeed
Bearing
Heading
Distance
Elevation
Time/date
Electronic compass
ETE (Estimated Time Enroute)
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
Speed
Heading
Distance
Altimeter
Elevation
Local pressure
Electronic compass
Ascent/descent rate
MOB (Man Overboard)
12-hour pressure trend
ETE (Estimated Time Enroute)
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
Speed
Bearing
Heading
Elevation
Time/date
Local pressure
Electronic compass
Ascent/descent rate
12-hour pressure trend
VMG (Velocity Made Good)
ETE (Estimated Time Enroute)
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
Speed
Bearing
Heading
Distance
Elevation
Time/date
NorthFinder
Electronic compass
CTS (Course to Steer)
XTE (Cross Track Error)
VMG (Velocity Made Good)
ETE (Estimated Time Enroute)
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
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GPS PC connectionInfo unavailableUSB
Serial
Serial
Serial
USB
DGPS systemInfo unavailableDGPS ready
Info unavailableDGPS ready
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SBAS systemWAAS
EGNOS
WAAS
WAAS
WAAS
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GPS receiver14 channel
12 channel
12 channel
12 channel
20 channel
AntennaBuilt-in
External
Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
Weight3.9 oz
5.4 oz
5.3 oz
8 oz
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System featuresBarometer
Barometric altimeter
Alarm
Clock
Games
Calendar
Barometer
Custom POIs
Preinstalled POIs
Barometric altimeter
Optional external GPS antenna connection
Barometric altimeter
Barometer
Backlit keypad
Built-in speaker
Preinstalled POIs
DestinationHiking
Hiking
Hiking
Hiking
Automotive
Included GPS softwareInfo unavailableMapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager
Garmin Americas Highway Basemap
Garmin Marine Point Database (Americas)
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Design featuresRugged case
Info unavailableInfo unavailableRugged case
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