All I can say is 'COOL'
This thing rocks. I have only been using it for 1 day but I believe I have worked out 99% of its functions, super easy to use.
The colour display is awesome with 3 different brightness levels and even after eye surgery (I can see everything fine now except small writing etc) I can still read everything clearly and easily.
The unit is very compact and extremely light. It's buttons and menus are well layed out and also a breeze to use.
It seems to have every function available in a GPS I could possibly need and more, if there was one more thing I would want it would only be a thermometer (available in the Explorist 600).
Charges VIA USB port, car cigarette lighter, 240v power outlet or can get a battery pack to accept AAA's. I have had it on for 17hrs and the battery has still got 1/4 power left. Li-Ion battery, very impressive.
Overall I really could not be happier, except I keep hearing the better half muttering something about 'him and his new toy'
I'm just waiting for my 512mb SD card and Australia on disk to arrive and I'm off for my adventure on the 27th.....
Magellan Explorist 500 GPS
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Magellan makes a good unit. A buds got the XL on his dual sport DR650. Thing is great. Not sure how the Ram mount works on the Magellan models, but on my Garmin GPSMAP60CS it was less than stellar. It allowed the unit to dismount from the bike in a nasty whoop section. Busted up the anteanna and scratched the screen. Garmin repaired the unit. I have a buddy builing an aluminum mount for it. As soon as I get it back, I'll post some pics.
Robb
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*Sold* but not forgotten '03 KDX220R
'02 KX250
PW80 for the Gman
XR50R with Zuk yellow plastic and pink starlet stikers...soon to be Katiebugs ride.
AMA
Off Camber M/C
BRC
AZOHVC
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