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Old 12-30-2006, 1:26 PM   #1
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Magellan eXplorist XL North America

TrueFix® GPS technology provides reliable accuracy to within 3 meters by taking advantage of 14 parallel channels and 2 dedicated WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems channels for fast signal acquisition and minimal signal loss. Save your waypoints and tracks with Track Logging and store them in the available memory or on your own SD cards for return trips to all your favorite outdoor destinations.

Add optional MapSend topographic maps for your outdoor adventure on the trail, street maps for turn-by-turn auto navigation on the road, and lake charts for your boating and fishing adventures on the water.

Easy-to-use one-button access to key features, simple menus and joystick control make GPS navigation easier than ever.


Features:
  • eXtra-Large color screen - 3.5" backlit display in vibrant color
  • Easy-to-use - Navigate in seconds with simple menus, one-button shortcut to key features and joystick control
  • Built-in maps - North American or European basemap shows major roads, parks, waterways and many points of interest
  • SD-card expandability - Add unlimited MapSend topographic maps or turn-by-turn street routing
  • Simple file system - Save, organize and access all your stored data with ease
  • USB data port - Manage maps and waypoints and download coordinates from your PC
  • TrueFix® technology - Reliable accuracy to within 3 meters
  • Area calculation - Instantly see the distance and area between any geographic points
  • Vertical profile - View graphical elevation changes for where you've been or where you're going
  • Geocache Manager - PC application to download and organize coordinates from the Internet
  • Track logging - Store 5 track files with 2000 points each and an unlimited number on your own SD cards
  • Four navigation screens - Map, Compass, Locator and Satellite Status deliver easy-to-use information
  • Advanced power management - Four AA batteries provide up to 19 hours of use. Save power with “auto-off".
  • Rugged construction - Encased in rubber armored, impact resistant plastic
  • Water resistant - Don't worry about getting it wet
  • Languages - Choose English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
  • No service fees - Ready to use with no activation required
  • Full Warranty - One-year in North America, Two-year in Europe
Specifications:

Product Number: 980812-01

PHYSICAL
Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal
Base Map 29.9 MB built-in North America or Europe
Size 2.9" W x 6.4" H x 1.33" D (W 7.37 cm x H 16.26 cm x D 3.38 cm)
Weight 12.25 oz (347.28 g)
Display 3.5" diagonal, 16-color, high resolution, transflective TFT (176 x 220), backlit
Memory 30 MB user data
Data Storage Unlimited / Secure Digital (SD) Card compatible
Antenna Built-in multidirectional patch
Keypad Nine direct-access keys
Joystick Eight-way easy scrolling w/ push-in instant enter
Operating Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)

PERFORMANCE
Receiver TrueFixTM 14 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate Once per second
Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only
Velocity 0.1 knots (RMS)
Dynamics 6 g
Grids 76 including Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB,MGRS, Finnish, German, Swedish, French, Irish, Swiss, USNG, User Grid - (90 Max)
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian

POWER
Source Four AA batteries or 12 V USB adapter
Battery Life Up to 19 hours continuous use

Above information courtesy of magellan.com
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