Buying A Gps

[jeep98]

looking at some gps i find one Magellan eXplorist 500 Series this is all it comes with it not sure what i really need 200 at www.rockymountainatvmc.com



* The Magellan eXplorist 500 has a Full color screen which makes reading maps and GPS information easy with vibrant graphics in all lighting conditions.
* The Magellan eXplorist 500 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. Built in area calculation 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.
* AAA battery clip with up to 17 hours of life. Batteries not included.
* 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.
* With 8 MB of built-in North American maps it?s easy to navigate around roads, parks, waterways and to find airports and other points of interest. With one-button access to take 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 500. 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.
* View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information you need on 4 easy-to-read navigation screens.
* Don?t let the size fool you. The eXplorist 500 is packed with real GPS power and cool features. But at 2.2" x 4.7" x 1.3" and only 5.4 oz. with batteries you can take it anywhere. With a large backlit display you can easily view all the GPS information you need to make your adventure fun and safe, even at night. The amber glow of the backlight protects your vision at night so you can see both your eXplorist and the path in front of you.
* Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic allows you to confidently take your eXplorist 500 on every adventure. Water-resistant, so you never have to worry about it getting wet.

[TurboJoe]

I can't comment on the Magellan, but I love my Garmin GPSMAP60csx.

It has been abused a lot this year, out in the rain, in the thick dust of quad fest, and really deep woods.

I never lost signal. I use the Ram mount and hardwire kit on the bike. I do know I can get at least 2 full rides out of the batteries too.

I highly recommend it.

[JCelentano]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TurboJoe @ Aug 23 2007, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I can't comment on the Magellan, but I love my Garmin GPSMAP60csx.

It has been abused a lot this year, out in the rain, in the thick dust of quad fest, and really deep woods.

I never lost signal. I use the Ram mount and hardwire kit on the bike. I do know I can get at least 2 full rides out of the batteries too.

I highly recommend it.[/b]

Me too. Same model, handlebar mount and I love it. Good for geocaching too.

Joe

[toofast4uu]

Ditto that on the Garmin 60csx...I love it...

Whatever you buy, make sure it's a GARMIN.....They are the easiest to use on the market..and have a very strong reputation...

[ajbeps]

I have the Magellan Explorist 600 gps with the handlebar mount and I love this unit. It has saved my butt a few times from getting lost.
Magellan makes a great product.
Check out www.tigergps.com. They have the best prices around and great service.

[rpyfz450]

Two links to check out:

http://www.allterrainriders.com/forums/ind...1188&hl=GPS

http://www.allterrainriders.com/forums/ind...1196&hl=GPS

[jeep98]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rpyfz450 @ Aug 25 2007, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Two links to check out:

http://www.allterrainriders.com/forums/ind...1188&hl=GPS

http://www.allterrainriders.com/forums/ind...1196&hl=GPS[/b]

a friend of my thinks i should get the one from costco




Magellan
Maestro 4040
Built-in AAA Travel & SayWhere Text-to-Speech
4.3” Streamlined Anti-glare Touch-Screen with Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
$399.99



Magellan® Maestro™ 4040 makes driving more pleasurable and less stressful. Enter virtually any address on the touch screen, or select from 4.5 million preprogrammed points of interest to get turn-by-turn voice guidance to anywhere in the United States , Canada, and Puerto Rico. With SayWhere™ text-to-speech tells you the street name for each maneuver, so you can focus on driving. Smart buttons and Magellan's unique QuickSpell™ function enables error free spelling to minimize steps so you get a customized route to your destination with just a few touches of the screen. Plus a built-in AAA TourBook® Guide to quickly find AAA approved lodgings and restaurants.



Includes:

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Windshield Mount
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Cigarette Lighter Adapter
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AC Wall Charger
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USB Data Cable
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Adhesive Disk for Dash Mounting
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Manual

Features:

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Display: 4.3” Streamlined anti-glare, touch-screen display
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Dimension: 5” L x 3.75” W x 0.88”H
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20 channel WAAS/EGNOS enabled SiRFstarIII Receiver
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Accuracy: 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS
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Antenna: Integrated Multidirectional patch
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Pre-Loaded Maps: 50 United States, Canada & Puerto Rico
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4.5 Million points of interest (POIs) & Interactive POI icons
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AAA TourBook® guide travel information: Integrated travel information from AAA TourBook makes it easy to locate AAA lodgings and restaurants, recommended attractions
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AAA member Roadside Assistance details: Touch the tow truck icon to quickly connect to AAA Roadside Assistance using your compatible Bluetooth® phone. The screen tells you where you are to quickly direct reliable AAA help to your location. (AAA Subscription Required).
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Turn-by-turn voice & Visual Guidance
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SayWhere™ Text-to-Speech
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Bluetooth® wireless technology with Built-in microphone: Hands-free phone calls using your Bluetooth-enabled phone
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Traffic-enabled: Add the Magellan TrafficKit™ to get live traffic incident reports (Activation & Subscription Required).
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Voice Command-enabled: Add Voice Command control for hand's-free operation with a simple upgrade from www.MagellanGPS.com (Activation Fee applies).
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Rechargeable battery: up to 2 hours
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Auto night view: Adjusts color & contrast for easy night viewing
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Multi-Destination routing: Select up to 20 destinations
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SmartDetour, Auto re-route, Route exclusion
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Customizable route method: Fastest time, shortest distance, least or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads, route exclusion, Auto Re-route & SmartDetour
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QuickSpell™: Enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature that even corrects spelling
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Instant locate: One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services
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Address book

[rpyfz450]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jeep98 @ Aug 26 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

a friend of my thinks i should get the one from costco

Magellan Maestro 4040
Built-in AAA Travel & SayWhere Text-to-Speech
4.3” Streamlined Anti-glare Touch-Screen with Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
$399.99[/b]

That looks like it would be great for your tow vehicle, but I doubt it's durable enough for use on your ATV. If it's not water proof, will you be willing to use it to get you back home if it starts raining?

[jeep98]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rpyfz450 @ Aug 28 2007, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jeep98 @ Aug 26 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

a friend of my thinks i should get the one from costco

Magellan Maestro 4040
Built-in AAA Travel & SayWhere Text-to-Speech
4.3” Streamlined Anti-glare Touch-Screen with Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling
$399.99[/b]

That looks like it would be great for your tow vehicle, but I doubt it's durable enough for use on your ATV. If it's not water proof, will you be willing to use it to get you back home if it starts raining?
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i try it out i have 90 days the one i have to by off the web site i may have like 2 weeks costco is the best to bring stuff like this back with no probs

[ajbeps]

That unit is more designed for driving rather than the woods. Your GPS should be able to show TOPO. The 4040 is not designed for the terrian, they do make a motorcycle verision to which does have topo. Remember you are going off road not pavement. The 4040 is designed to enter an address and take you there door to door. A topo GPS allows you mark your trail and back track.