Magellan eXplorist 600

Discontinued.

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USB interface, SD expandability, easy User Interface

The Magellan eXploristT 600 has a 3-axis electronic compass, a barometric pressure indicator, altimeter and thermometer, plus the ability to expand your GPS mapping via a high-speed USB data port and unlimited secure digital (SD) card storage. The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download caches directly to your eXplorist 600 and with the PC-style file memory system it's easy to manage all of your data. Finally, the eXplorist 600 features a 16-color display so you can see everything in brilliant color. Easily navigate with the intuitive keypad and the joystick control. Add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps using optional Magellan MapSend software to expand the use of your eXplorist 600.

8 MB of built-in maps and 8 MB of additional memory means you can save up to 5 track log files, 20 routes and 500 points of interest on the internal memory, but you can store as many as you want on optional SD cards. Magellan TrueFixT technology provides superior accuracy and reliability giving you the freedom to explore without concern of getting lost.

• Electronic compass
The built-in electronic 3-axis compass points you in the right direction even when you are standing still or upside down on a rocky peak.

• Barometric Pressure Indicator and Thermometer
Like carrying your own little weather station, now you'll know what might be rolling in.

• Altimeter
Keep track of your elevation no matter how high your adventure takes you.

• Full colour screen
The colour screen makes reading maps and GPS information easy in all lighting conditions.

• Unlimited SD Card Expandability
Your eXplorist 600 features SD card compatibility for unlimited memory expansion. Use optional Magellan MapSend software to add detailed street maps, topo or marine charts to any number of SD memory cards (sold separately).

• USB data port
Transfer map data from your PC to your eXplorist 600 with the high-speed USB data port.

• Area Calculation
Want 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.

• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
The Li-Ion rechargeable battery can keep your eXplorist continuously powered-up for up to 15 hours (with backlight not "on", 12 hours with backlight "on"). Recharge your battery directly through your receiver again and again without reducing its performance. Use ANY brand of Li-Ion battery (Magellan battery is 3.7V/1300 mAh)

• TrueFix Technology
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.

• Geocache Manager
Download Geocache coordinates from Internet sites and use them on your outdoor adventures. This unique feature makes managing coordinates even easier with a PC-style file system. You don't have to be a geocacher to appreciate the MagellanGeocache Manager. Learn more about Geocaching.

• Built-in mapping
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.

• Easy-to-use
One-button access takes 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 users can easily navigate with the eXplorist 600.

• Languages
No matter your language, there's a good chance the eXplorist speaks it. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.

• Track Logging
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.

• Four navigation screens
View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information you need on 4 easy-to-read navigation screens.

• Pocket-sized
eXplorist 600 is packed with real GPS power and cool features. But at 2.1" x 4.6" x 1.3" and only 4.6 oz you can take it anywhere.

• Large backlit colour display
Navigate in colour! Easily view all the GPS information you need to make your adventure fun and safe, even at night, with the backlit high resolution color display. Display measures 3.6 cm x 4.6 cm (220 x 176 pixels)

• Rugged construction
Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic lets you to confidently take your eXplorist 600 on every adventure.

• Waterproof
eXplorist 600 is sealed to IPX-7 specifications, you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

• Warranty
The eXplorist 600 is backed by a full one-year Magellan warranty in North America.

USER TIP To transfer maps, tracks, routes and waypoints to SD cards or the eXplorist 600 internal memory, use the Magellan Conversion Manager program provided on the setup CD. [Details are on Page 87 of the eXplorist 600 Reference Manual]

USER TIP: Viewing Detailed Maps on the eXplorist 400, 500, and 600 Detailed maps loaded from MapSend must be turned on to view. 1) Once the maps have been uploaded to the eXplorist in File Transfer mode, press the "Menu" button then select "Preferences". 2) Select "Active Setup" in the Preferences menu, then move to the "Detail Maps" field, press Enter and select "Select Map". This will allow you to browse all files on the inserted SD card and you can then select what you want to view. Use the ESC button to return to the map page to verify the map is visible.

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