Product Description
The eXplorist 500LE does not include a Li-ion battery or AC adapter but offers all the great GPS features and functions of the eXplorist 500 for a lower price. High-speed USB port and unlimited SD card data storage make it easy to add detailed maps, for topo, marine or street navigation. Save track logs and more to 8 MB free memory.
Customer Reviews:
Dont buy.......2007-12-01
this is the second gps I have owned. the usb cable is a major problem,It wont let your computer recognize it.I rebooted everything to no avail. what a piece of junk!!!
The 210 model is a better unit.I bought the 500Le thinking it would be easy and a good upgrade NOT. I am buying a Garmin. Allen
Don't buy it!!!!!!!!.......2007-11-26
I purchased this unit from REI. They always stand behind their products. Thanks goodness! If you read a couple of the other reviews you'll see... SD Card door broke off, battery hard to remove, downloading cache info is difficult and transfers with limited info. Been there, done that! Battery door removal is a joke. Taking mine back today and buying Garmin eTrex Vista HCx. $50 more but not designed like a toy. Buy Garmin if you're looking for a hand held. Oh, and if you need help with your Garmin, you'll be speaking with someone who speaks English.
works good but could use.......2007-11-04
The gps works good but comes with very little instructions. However most can be downoaded as a PDF from the Magellan website(of course they don't tell you that anywhere in the package)
I suggest not using the backlight, it will run out the batteries in 3 hrs and without it you get a little more time from AA's, go for the lithium. I purchased all the chargers for the gps, however all must be plugged into the usb cable with is a bit cumbersome to attach.
Would still recommend this for the hunter and outdoors man.
Don't buy.......2007-10-25
Purchased Explorist 500 in September 06. Unit lasted 6months, then started shutting off during computer uploads. Customer support recommended that I update the software (bad idea). During the software install the unit shut off and would not start again. Habib then directed me to send the unit in for repair. They sent me a refurb unit that had numerous software glitches. Unit has once again died. Because it is refurbed I am being charged for repair. Go Garmin!! If you still end up buying this P.O.S you will need to learn to speak punjab or whatever language the speak in India. After trying to communicate with the customer service rep for at least 45 minutes I had to self medicate with several stiff gin gimlets.
Magellan - 500 LE is a piece of TechnoJunk.......2007-07-24
Software is not compatable with Vista, offerd Li-Ion Battery deal for $19.99 is not available - this is the worst company I have ever dealt with. Good thing I have a product protection plan on my CC
Product Description
The built-in color map of North America makes it easy to view roads, rivers, waterways, greenways, city centers, airports and other major points of interest. Save 5 track logs, 20 routes and 500 points of interest to the 8 MB available internal memory. Store an unlimited amount of data on your own SD cards.The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download coordinates from the Internet directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system makes it easy to manage all your data.Easily add detailed MapSend maps for topographic or marine navigation and turn-by-turn street guidance.Intelligently designed for comfortable right or left handed use, the clearly marked keypad provides one-touch access to all your most important features. Joystick controller makes scrolling the simple menus fun and easy. The large color display is easy-to-read day or night. Customizable navigation screens show your location, speed, direction, and distance to destination and more, just the way you want it.Slip your compact (2.2 in x 4.7 in) eXplorist into your pocket and let it guide you on every outdoor adventure. Magellan TrueFix technology provides superior accuracy and reliability, giving you the freedom to explore without concern of getting lost.Your eXplorist 500 is lightweight and pocket-sized so you can take it with you everywhere.The eXplorist 500LE does not include a Li-ion battery or AC adapter but offers all the great GPS features and functions of the eXplorist 500 for a lower price.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Magellan Explorist 500LE Adventure Bundle offers all the great GPS features and functions of the Explorist 500 for a lower price. The 500LE not only makes it easy to get where you are going in the easiest and fastest way possible, but also makes it easy to add detailed maps for topographical, marine or street navigation, so you are covered regardless of where you happen to be.
The Explorist 500LE utilizes a bright, 2.25-inch, 16-color backlit display that makes it easy to read maps and information under any lighting conditions. Intelligently designed for comfortable right or left handed use, the 500LE's clearly marked keypad provides one-touch access to all its most important features. The built-in joystick controller makes scrolling the simple menus fun and easy, while four navigation screens provide you with easy-to-use map, compass, locator, and satellite status information. These customizable navigation screens instantly show your location, speed, direction, distance to your destination and more, just the way you want it.
The Explorist 500LE comes pre-loaded with a color basemap of North America that shows major roads, parks, waterways, city centers, airports and many other major points of interest. The built-in high-speed USB port makes it easy to add detailed MapSend maps, for additional topographic or marine navigation, and turn-by-turn street guidance, as well as downloading coordinates from your PC. This unit also lets you store up to five track logs, 20 routes and 500 points of interest to its 16 MB of available internal memory, as well as store an unlimited amount of data on your own SD cards, so it improves with use. What's more, the Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download and organize coordinates from the Internet directly to your the Explorist 500LE. This unit features a vertical profile that lets you view graphical elevation changes for where you have been or are going, and a simple PC-style file system that makes it easy to organize and access all your stored data.
Compact enough to take with you wherever you go, the Explorist 500LE weighs 5.4 ounces and measures 2.2 x 4.7 x 1.3 inches (W x H x D), so you can simply slip it in your pocket and let it guide you on every outdoor adventure. And with Magellan WAAS-enabled TrueFix technology, you can be sure this unit will consistently provide superior accuracy and reliability to within three meters, giving you the freedom to explore without the concern of getting lost. The 500LE is powered by either three AAA batteries or an optional lithium-ion battery (not included), and comes with advanced power management to ensure the longest possible battery life. This unit is ready to use right out of the box without requiring any activation or service fees, and allows you to choose between English, Spanish, French or seven other European languages. Encased in rubber-armored, impact-resistant plastic, the Explorist 500LE's rugged, IPX7 water-proof construction is backed by a manufacturer's full one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Explorist 500LE navigator with North American basemap, 64 MB SD memory card, CD-ROM with PC application software, user's guide and warranty information
Customer Reviews:
Love This.......2007-08-16
I bought this for my husband for his birthday. We went through 3 before he found one he likes. This is the one!
inept packaging .......2007-08-14
The unit was packed face down, at the bottom of the shipping box, with virtually all the "polyair" shock absorbing material resting on the back of the plastic casing for the unit. I will be shipping it back to the sender unopened, as I will not risk owning a GPS that was subjected to direct, multiple impacts. I have recorded the bar code, and will copy Magellan on this correspondence.
Product Description
The built-in color map of North America makes it easy to view roads, rivers, waterways, greenways, city centers, airports and other major points of interest. Save 5 track logs, 20 routes and 500 points of interest to the 8 MB available internal memory. Store an unlimited amount of data on your own SD cards.The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download coordinates from the Internet directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system makes it easy to manage all your data.Easily add detailed MapSend maps for topographic or marine navigation and turn-by-turn street guidance.Intelligently designed for comfortable right or left handed use, the clearly marked keypad provides one-touch access to all your most important features. Joystick controller makes scrolling the simple menus fun and easy. The large color display is easy-to-read day or night. Customizable navigation screens show your location, speed, direction, and distance to destination and more, just the way you want it.Slip your compact (2.2 in x 4.7 in) eXplorist into your pocket and let it guide you on every outdoor adventure. Magellan TrueFixTM technology provides superior accuracy and reliability, giving you the freedom to explore without concern of getting lost.Your eXplorist 500 is lightweight and pocket-sized so you can take it with you everywhere.
The eXplorist 500LE does not include a Li-ion battery or AC adapter but offers all the great GPS features and functions of the eXplorist 500 for a lower price.
Features
- Color screen - 16-color screen makes it easy to read maps and information in all lighting conditions
- Built-in maps - North American or European basemap shows major roads, parks, waterways and many points of interest
- SD-card expandability - Add unlimited MapSend topographic maps or turn-by-turn street routing
- Simple file system - Save, organi
Customer Reviews:
Very Pleased.......2007-12-02
Extremely pleased with this GPS. I use it for boating along Florida coast as well as for GeoCaching (www.geocaching.com if you don't know what that is). Li-Ion battery last almost all day when in sunlight when back lighting isn't needed. Consistantly get 10' WAAS accuracy. Topo 3D software and USB connectivity make it easy to manage waypoints, create routes, download geocaches, etc. I added a 2mb SD card to store street detail maps. Like the control buttons, pretty intuitive,, especially like the ability to customize the different screens for different application, for example, I use "Bearing" instead of "time to next" when I am geocaching, though I like "time to next" for traveling. Also the on-board geocaching software seems much easier to use than others that I see my fellow geocachers use.
Had small problem early on with USB cable. I connected the cable that connects to the GPS the way it looks like it was made to connect. Didn't work, quick call to support (yes, India) quickly corrected me and it worked fine.
Color display is a real plus. Have many friends that use other b/w screens and they are hard to read.
I have had mine for almost a year now, and I love it. Strongly suggest getting Li-Ion Battery and SD card and 3D Topo Software.
Unreliable; customer "service" a joke.......2007-04-17
Unreliable pile of 'you-know-what'. Worked fine for about 2 months then refused to power up. Fresh batteries, no go. Called customer "service". Outsourced call center to India; rep followed generic script telling me to: 1) use lithium-ion batteries, and 2) press "power + NAV" simultaneously. As suspected, bogus advice. Fresh batteries metered out to 1.62 volts each / 4.84 volts total. Yes, I tried lithium-ion batteries anyway. Still no-go. Am still waiting for Magellan/Thales to respond. Am still owner of unreliable GPS. Still have about $400 invested in unit plus software and maps. Still kicking myself for buying a Magellan product. Don't do it. Really -- don't do it.
Product Description
Always on course, the Magellan eXplorist offers TrueFix GPS technology with 14 parallel channels and WAAS for superior accuracy and reliability. This tough, rubber-armored, impact and water-resistant GPS has a bright 2.2" TFT color anti-glare display that's easy to see. Full keyboard with joy stick provides fast access to 8 MB built-in basemap of North America with roads, waterways, and more. Magellan Geocache Manager makes downloading coordinates quick and easy on your PC. Features 16MB user data memory plus SD card expandability. AAA battery clip with up to 17-hr. battery life (batteries not included). 4.7"H x 2.2"W x 1.3"D.
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