I have the 500, and it takes AAA batteries, I do not have the built in
lithiums.
>From: AZcachemeister <azcachemeister@getnet.com>
>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!
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>
>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 <mailto:jaredmross@yahoo.com>
>>> *To:* listserv@azgeocaching.com <mailto: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 <sstringh@stringham-family.org
>>> <mailto:sstringh@stringham-family.org>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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