Magellan eXplorist 600 drivers are tiny programs that enable your GPS hardware to communicate with your operating system software. Maintaining updated Magellan eXplorist 600 software prevents crashes and maximizes hardware and system performance. Great GPS, Color screen is great, Mapsend 3D is a MUST. Hey Folks, I purchased a explorist 400 for myself the same day my wife purchased the 600 for me as a gift.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2005--Now available throughout North America, the advanced Magellan(R) eXplorist(TM) 600 color handheld GPS receiver boasts an unbeatable combination of features to appeal to the most savvy of outdoor adventurers. The Magellan eXplorist 600 offers a barometric altimeter, a barometer for gauging weather conditions, a thermometer and three-axis electronic compass, which eliminates the need to be in motion to gain a direction heading. Available at US$449.99, the eXplorist 600 equips hikers, hunters, boaters, geocachers and other outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of tools to tackle any land or water navigation.
In addition to its three-axis electronic compass, barometer, barometric altimeter and thermometer, the Magellan eXplorist 600 is designed with other advanced features to simplify GPS navigation. It provides unlimited memory via an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card; a high-speed USB data port for uploading coordinates and optional maps; plus an innovative PC-style file management system that allows users to easily create, store and manage multiple files, folders and directories of personal navigation data. The receiver also provides a one-of-a-kind tool to simplify geocaching, one of the fastest-growing GPS activities. The Magellan Geocaching Manager software allows users to easily load GPS coordinates directly from the Internet to the eXplorist 600. Other useful features include the eXplorist 600's unique ability to calculate both an area and a perimeter, and its ability to deliver vertical profiles to simplify route planning. The eXplorist 600 operates on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that last up to 17 hours, or with an optional AAA-battery-backup clip, which will be available this summer.
'I really enjoy the eXplorist 600,' said Bryan Roth, co-founder of Geocaching.com, after testing the newest Magellan handheld. 'The form is extraordinary and the features, like vertical profiles, are especially valuable, particularly when traveling up a 4,400-foot mountain as I did on a recent excursion. The screen is beautiful, the satellite acquisition time is fantastic and the button functionality is, fortunately, the same as the other Magellan units with which I am happily familiar.'
The WAAS/EGNOS-enabled, 14-parallel-channel GPS receiver delivers 3-meter accuracy and is packed with powerful Magellan TrueFix(TM) technology so customers can enjoy the freedom of exploring without worrying about getting lost. Navigators will see the difference the handheld's large, 2.2-inch diagonal, 16-color, transflective TFT display delivers for the ultimate ease in viewing its four navigation screens in any lighting condition. The Magellan eXplorist 600 also provides 8 MBs of built-in maps with highways, parks, waterways and airports, plus 8 MBs of available internal memory, which holds up to 5 track logs, 20 routes and 500 points of interest. However, when using an optional SD card, customers can store an unlimited number of each and can also add detailed street maps, topographical maps and navigation data for lakes from optional Magellan MapSend software -- all on a single memory card.
Rugged, compact and waterproof, the Magellan eXplorist 600 weighs 5.4 ounces with batteries and measures 4.7 x 2.2 x 1.3 inches. It is preceded by the eXplorist 100, 200, 300 and 500. The Magellan eXplorist 400 will round out the series when it becomes available this June. Optional Magellan eXplorist accessories include carrying cases, rechargeable lithium ion batteries, a AAA battery clip, power adaptors, various mounting options and MapSend(R) software, including MapSend DirectRoute, MapSend Topo 3D USA, MapSend Lakes USA, MapSend Topo Canada plus other international titles. For more information, visit www.magellangps.com.
About Thales' navigation business
Thales' navigation business unit develops and manufactures world leading positioning, navigation and guidance equipment. It markets its Magellan brand GPS solutions in the consumer electronics, recreation, and automotive markets, and its GPS and GNSS professional products in the survey, GIS/Mapping, and OEM markets. Key innovations include the first U.S. commercial hand-held GPS receiver for positioning and navigation, and the first handheld GPS with industry standard Secure Digital Memory Card capabilities. Thales' navigation business unit is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has worldwide operations. For more information, visit http://www.thalesgroup.com/navigation.
(C) 2005 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. Magellan, eXplorist and MapSend are trademarks of Thales Navigation, Inc.
EasyGPS is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your Magellan eXplorist 600 GPS and your Windows computer or laptop. Backup your favorite Magellan POIs, create and send new waypoints and geocaches to your GPS, or print a map of your GPS tracklog. To get started, download your free copy of EasyGPS.
EasyGPS runs on Windows computers. New features were added to EasyGPS 7.09 on July 26, 2019
Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your Magellan eXplorist 600 GPS with EasyGPS and ExpertGPS, our full-featured mapping software:
If you're a geocacher, EasyGPS lets you download geocaching GPX and LOC files directly to your Magellan eXplorist 600.
EasyGPS calculates the area of any Magellan GPS track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating acreage on your farm, ranch, or business. Read our tutorials on using EasyGPS and ExpertGPS to calculate area.
Geotag your photos so everyone can see exactly where you took them. EasyGPS automatically geotags photos from any digital camera, allowing you to map them on flickr.com and in Google Earth.
Convert any coordinate format and datum. EasyGPS converts between lat/lon, UTM, MGRS, and hundreds of national grid coordinate formats. Just one click converts all of your Magellan data between any format or datum (WGS84, NAD27, NAD83, and dozens more).
Backup your Magellan eXplorist 600 GPS waypoints, routes, and tracks after each outing, so your GPS data is always safe on your computer. Many EasyGPS users clear the memory in their Magellan each time after backing up in EasyGPS. This gives them the maximum data storage for recording waypoints and tracklogs on their next adventure.
View your GPS waypoints and tracks in Google Earth. You can view all of your EasyGPS data in Google Earth. For the ultimate experience, including the ability to send Google Earth data and KML files to your Magellan GPS, check out the one-click Google Earth integration in ExpertGPS.
ExpertGPS also lets you view your GPS data over topo maps, aerial photos, and your own scanned trail maps. If you're serious about getting the most out of your GPS, check out the free trial of ExpertGPS, the ultimate mapping software download for your Magellan eXplorist 600 GPS.
EasyGPS is 100% FREE software! No ads or spyware
Download geocaches to your GPS
Backup and print out your waypoints and tracks
ExpertGPS adds street maps, topos, and aerial photos!