Magellan eXplorist 510 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 3 inches ; 6.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003Y5H17I
• Item model number: eXplorist 510
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
  

By : Magellan
Price : $281.92
You Save : $68.07 (19%)

Product Description

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Rugged and waterproof (IPX-7), the eXplorist 510 combines high sensitivity GPS reception with easy to read mapping and accurate navigation. Find your way using more than 30 navigational data fields. Create waypoints, record tracks, and route from point to point. The integrated 3.2 mega-pixel camera, microphone, and speaker enable outdoor enthusiasts to record geo-referenced images and voice notes. Relive your outdoor adventures on the device, on your computer, or share with others on various online communities like geocaching.com.

An advanced, rugged, and waterproof outdoor GPS with core outdoor navigation and experience recording built-in. Click to enlarge.
Enjoy paperless geocaching with the eXplorist 510. Download and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache and view, search, filter on the device. Details include name, location, description, hider, size, difficulty, terrain, hint, and recent logs created by other geocachers.
The eXplorist 510 packs the most accurate maps into the palm of your hand. The World Edition map allows for 2D or 3D viewing angles. It includes a complete road network in United States, Canada, Western Europe, and Australia and major roads throughout the rest of the world and provides cartographic orientation in almost any location. This unique, preloaded map also includes water features, urban and rural land use, and a realistic shaded relief background.
The best of both worlds, the eXplorist 510 combines the user friendliness of a touch screen with the reliability of two customizable hard buttons. Program the hard buttons to your two favorite or most used functions. Powered by two AA batteries, the eXplorist 510 will last up to 15 hours under normal conditions. To help conserve power, use the suspend mode to turn off the device but maintain GPS tracking. You can also adjust power management settings to your preference.
Magellan's award winning OneTouch favorites menu is now on our handheld devices. It provides instant access to bookmarks of favorite places. Set your home, base camp, and car. Easily re-assign a new location for each new adventure. 12 customizable icons to create personalized searches, save unique locations, or assign quick access to your favorite screens.
eXplorist 510 Features
3.2 Mega-Pixel Camera with Auto FocusTake photographs along your journey and reference the location where each photograph was taken afterward. Use the Integrated Microphone and Speaker to Record voice memos and playback in the field! All multimedia content can be geo-tagged with coordinates or attached to waypoints.
World Edition Pre-loaded MapThe World Edition includes a detailed road network, water features, urban and rural land use, and a realistic shaded relief background.
Three-Inch Touch ScreenAn intuitive touch screen user interface and sunlight readable screen makes the eXplorist easy-to-use in almost any environment.
Online Experience SharingThe eXplorist GPS receiver supports GPX file format and connects seamlessly to a PC as an external drive. Simply save files to and from the device and share with your favorite online communities.
Paperless GeocachingDownload and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache and view, search, filter on the device. Details include name, location, description, hider, size, difficulty, terrain, hint, and recent logs created by other geocachers.
OneTouch MenuMagellan's OneTouch favorites menu provides instant access to bookmarks of favorite places, personalized searches, and quick access to your favorite screens.
16 Hours of Battery LifePowered by two AA batteries, the eXplorist GPS receiver will last up to 16 hours under normal conditions. To help conserve power, use the suspend mode to turn off the device but maintain GPS tracking.
Rugged and WaterproofThe eXplorist GPS Receiver is submersible and tested to IPX-7 standards, which means it can withstand depths up to 1-meter for a total of 30 minutes.
High Sensitivity GPSThe integrated SiRFStarIII GPS chipset provides up to 3 meters accuracy with the assistance of WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS to provide the most accurate location information worldwide.

Which eXplorist Is Right for You?

eXplorist 510
eXplorist 610
eXplorist 710
3.0 “ Color Touch Screen



Camera, Microphone, Speakers



Online Experience Sharing



World Edition Preloaded Map



Paperless Geocaching



Expandable Memory



Summit Series Preloaded Map



3-Axis Electronic Compass



Barometric Altimeter



Detailed Topo Maps



City Series Preloaded Map



What's in the BoxMagellan eXplorist 510 GPS Receiver, Standard Mini USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, 2 AA Batteries, Geocaching.com 30 Day Free Trial Flyer, Energizer Battery Coupon

eXplorist 510The eXplorist Series introduces a revolutionary new user interface to outdoor navigation. Simply tap on the menu screen to reveal 4-Corners menu items. Roll over one of the four menu items to reveal more information.Experience. Capture. Share.Use the integrated camera, microphone and speaker to record geo-referenced images, videos and voice memos. Relive your outdoor adventures in the field, on your computer, or share with others.Superior MappingThe eXplorist Series packs the most accurate maps into the palm of your hand. eXplorist 510 Features: World Edition Preloaded Map 3.0" Touch Screen, WQVGA, TFT Online Experience Sharing GPX Compatible Silent Alarms Paperless Geocaching 3D Mapping Camera, 3.2 Mega Pixels with Auto Focus One-Touch Menu Customizable Hard Buttons micro SD Card Slot Area CalculationExplore with Magellan ; Navionics - Anytime, AnywhereeXplorist 510, 610, and 710 are now compatible with Navionics cartography. Navionics is a world of products that enhance your enjoyment on and off your boat. Simply purchase a Navionics Gold Chart, HotMaps Premium, or Fish N' Chip Region (sold separately) and plug the micro SD Card into the eXplorist 510, 610 or 710.

 

Magellan eXplorist 510 Waterproof Hiking GPS

 

Technical Details

• Rugged and waterproof, the eXplorist combines high sensitivity GPS reception with aesthetic mapping and accurate navigation.
• Integrated 3.2 mega-pixel camera, microphone, and speaker enables outdoor enthusiasts to record geo-referenced images and voice notes.
• 3.0" Touch Screen and Button Controls give you the best of both worlds combining the user friendliness of a touch screen with the reliability of two customizable hard buttons.
• World Edition Pre-Loaded Map

Customer Reviews

I approached the Magellan eXplorist 510 Waterproof Hiking GPS with no small amount of hesitation. I've used similar devices in the past and they were riddled with shortcomings and badly executed features. But the eXplorist 510 sets the bar higher than most competing models and does it with style.
The first thing you notice when you open the box is 1) how small the actual unit is, and 2) how large the color display is in relation to the rest of the case. This provides exceptional clarity and detail in a form factor that's perfectly suited for even small hands.
The graphical user interface is exceptional. Setup is intuitive and easy, and the controls are logical and well placed. Getting from Start to real-time location tracking takes less than a minute--which is very good performance considering the complexity of a device like this and the challenge of locking on satellite signals in wooded and urban areas.
I was particularly pleased with the breadth of features in a unit priced at just over $300. You get a first-class GPS with 3" touch screen, PC connectivity, 3.2 megapixel camera, alarm clock, MicroSD expandability, and full-featured paperless geocaching in a slim, light package.
This is definitely the unit to buy of you want a flexible, waterproof, feature-rich, and rugged handheld GPS.

I have to admit that I was not very keen on the idea of having a GPS device while hiking. Having been in the military, I really just want a map and a compass. But I gave in when I learned that you can get great maps for the entire planet in the palm of your hand. I was sick and tired of having to use crappy tourist maps or simply going blind. Now I have the ability to find my way just about anywhere. So, for the maps alone, this device is worth it. But, I actually found myself using many of the other features as well.
First of all, the device is really tough and fits in your hand nicely. I haven't tested the waterproof claim yet, but it seems to be well designed for wet situations.
You can mark way points to chart your return, even taking pictures along the way. Each picture you take has a grid coordinate to make certain you can find it. This is the ultimate trail of bread crumbs.
Another handy tool is the ability to find routes wherever you are. I have found some great hikes that are literally a few miles within my home that I never knew about. Also, you can save tracks that you really enjoyed so you can access them later on.
I really enjoy going off the beaten path when I see something interesting or just want to venture into uncharted territory. With this thingy, I feel confident when I leave the trail that I will be able to navigate my way anywhere.
Finally, the one thing I found to really be annoying is the fact that the compass is not very good at all. If you are moving, it seems to be dead on. But if you stop, look at the compass, then you could get any reading. My understanding is the the 610 and 710 models have a more accurate compass feature, so if that is important for you too, pony up for the 610.
Overall, this is a great device for those traditionalists who cringe at the thought of that much technology on the trail. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.