I have the 500, and it takes AAA batteries, I do not have the built in lithiums. >From: AZcachemeister >Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com >To: listserv@azgeocaching.com >Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Am I missing something - Magellen 200s >Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:19:32 -0700 > >We humans are remarkably adept at finding ways to get around hardware or >software shortcomings. >How much the lack of a computer interface affects your friends experience >will depend entirely on how he uses the unit(s), and how much/often. >You, I, and probably everyone else on this list are spoiled by the >automation we have been enjoying, and can't imagine doing without! Your >friend's GPSs are certainly good as backup units at the time in the future >when he begins caching A LOT (if he ever does). >So my recommendation would be B), with an explanation why. > >I was not impressed when the whole Explorist line came out due to the lack >of a unit that fit my needs. >Lower end units: no computer interface and no expansion card. >Higher end units: Built-in Lithium battery. >I recently discovered that the Lithium rechargeable battery IS >field-replaceable, and spares are only slightly exorbitantly priced. Since >then the 210 has been released, which seems to be the pick of the litter! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >Steven Stringham wrote: >>Ok. So I am not missing anything. >> >>But, even for hunting, or hiking. Why would you wish for a unit with no >>computer interface. That does not allow you to preprogram routes, tracks, >>waypoints, etc. except by hand. And, it does not let you download any of >>them after an adventure for the after "introspection" of the journey. >> >>Heck even the "lowly" yellow etrex has a serial interface and has for >>years. (It just doesn't come with a cable - but that can be obtained for >>about $15 bucks - no big deal). >> >>So, what should I recommend to my friend. He has two of these. >>A) Toss the piece of crap and get ANY Garmin - and you will be happier? >>B) It is OK, but I would not want one? >>C) I am sorry, but you purchased a piece of crap. Too bad. >> >>The lack of the computer interface really kills it for me. I don't want to >>sour his experience, but that is really really bad. >> >>Steven Stringham >>StringCachers >> >> >>Loran Wilcox wrote: >> >>>The Explorist 100,200 and 300 are no good for serious caching as they >>>have no data interface. The 400, 500, and 600 have a data interface but >>>also have rechargable batteries so again if your like me and cache alot >>>your batteries might just run dom. >>> I am now using an Explorist 210. This one they got pretty close on for >>>caching. USB data cable for a very fast interface, regular AA batteries. >>> and its mapping capable. And what I find as the best feature is >>>multiple data sets files of 200 caches each with some of the cache info >>>such as type, terrain, difficulty and my favorite when I am in a jam they >>>also have the hints. Being that I may not know which dirrection my >>>caching for a day will end up taking me sometimes I will load up to 5 >>>sets of 200 waypoints with info. You will still need a palm for the full >>>cache pages. >>> The only extra I would have wanted in backlit color screen , but you >>>can't have it all. >>> Team Sand Dollar >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>> *From:* Jared Ross >>> *To:* listserv@azgeocaching.com >>> *Sent:* Sunday, November 12, 2006 5:55 PM >>> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Am I missing something - Magellen >>>200s >>> >>> It's my understanding that the Exporist 600 is the only unit of >>> that series that has computer interface capabilities. So unless >>> you really enjoy the greater margin of error when hand entering >>> coordinates, I'm not sure why you would get one. >>> >>> Jared >>> AZBliss02 >>> >>> ----- Original Message ---- >>> From: Steven Stringham >> > >>> To: listserv@azgeocaching.com >>> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 3:03:00 PM >>> Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Am I missing something - Magellen 200s >>> >>> Am I missing something. A friend just handed me his Explorist 200 to >>> learn so I can teach him how to use it. But, I am not finding any >>> computer interface on the unit? Am I missing something, or am I >>>right. >>> >>> I am a long time Garmin user. I have never really explored the >>> Magellan >>> units. And then to find out that the 100, 200, and 300 units do >>> not have >>> any (serial, usb, etc.) computer interface. >>> >>> Does anybody on this list really use any of these units for caching >>> regularly? Help me out! Why? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________________________________ >>> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >>> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >>> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >>> >>> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >>> http://www.azgeocaching.com >>> >>> >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> ____________________________________________________________ >>> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >>> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >>> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >>> >>> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >>> http://www.azgeocaching.com >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>>____________________________________________________________ >>>Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >>>To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >>>http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >>> >>>Arizona's Geocaching Resource >>>http://www.azgeocaching.com >>> >>____________________________________________________________ >>Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >>To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >>http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >> >>Arizona's Geocaching Resource >>http://www.azgeocaching.com >> >> >> >> >____________________________________________________________ >Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > >Arizona's Geocaching Resource >http://www.azgeocaching.com _________________________________________________________________ Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmtagline