Megallan’s eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 are rugged, waterproof handheld GPS devices designed for outdoor hiking navigation using included worldwide maps. Separating them from similar devices are an inbuilt camera and microphone for recording each trip or hiking adventure. One device combines navigation using a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with recording of geotagged images and voice notes ready for later sharing online or otherwise.

All the Magellan eXplorist models have a 3 inch (76 mm) color, touch screen, a 3.2 mega-pixel digital, auto-focus camera, microphone and speaker for reviewing and sharing voice notes on the trail. Importantly the eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 are all waterproof (IPX-7) and ruggedly designed for outdoors use.

Common to all models is Magellan’s World Edition map which includes a complete road network for the U.S., Western Europe, Canada and Australia. The map also includes water features, urban and rural land use designation, and a realistic shaded relief background. It’s possible to view the map in either 2D or 3D.

Common across all models is Magellan’s users have the new One Touch user interface which provides access to bookmarked frequently used searches, locations and functions from the top level of the navigation interface. It’s similar to a Web browser’s favourites toolbar. Once set up, it can significantly reduces speed of use. In addition to the touch screen there are two customizable buttons for taking a photograph, marking a waypoint or providing quick access to a number of other preferred features. The hard buttons are an excellent feature and most will find them very handy.

As they are outdoors GPS devices the eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 are powered by two AA batteries which will last for up to 16 hours which roughly a couple of days use in the field. There is 500MB of internal memory which is expandable using a microSD card slot. Other features include paperless geocaching, GPX compatibility, vertical profiling, a digital almanac, track summary statistics and area calculation.

Additional eXplorist 610 and 710 Features

The eXplorist 610 and 710 also include a 3-axis electronic compass and a barometric altimeter for more accurate elevations for weather pattern tracking.

Additional EXplorist 710 Features

The premium model, the eXplorist 710 distinguishes itself by the inclusion of two additional maps:

Magellan’s Summit Series USA highly detailed topographic map based on 1:24,000 scale source maps. Details include contour lines, land use areas, trails, waterway’s and POI.

Magellan’s City Series USA for street navigation by car with turn-by-turn directions so you only need the one GPS device for the entire holiday.
Included with all of the eXplorist models are a standard mini USB cable and 2 lithium disposable AA batteries.

Megallan’s eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 Review Summary

Megallan’s eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 reflect the experience Magellan has in designing an accurate handheld GPS navigation device suitably rugged and waterproof for outdoor trips and hiking. The inclusion of an inbuilt camera and microphone so that each trip can be documented with geotagged images and voice narration all ready for later sharing makes this a product for the next generation of social network savvy hikers. An excellent product.

User Reviews and Price Comparisons

Use the following links to purchase, compare prices and read what customers think of there Megallan eXplorist purchase.

Magellan eXplorist 710 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan eXplorist 610 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan eXplorist 510 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS

Magellan eXplorist 710 Hand Held GPS Receiver w/ US Street & Topo Maps (PRE-ORDER)

Magellan eXplorist 610 Hand Held GPS Receiver w/ US Topo Maps (PRE-ORDER)

Magellan eXplorist 510 Hand Held GPS Receiver (PRE-ORDER)

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