[Az-Geocaching] Am I missing something - Magellen 200s

Mon Nov 13 10:00:38 MST 2006

I have the 500, and it takes AAA batteries, I do not have the built in 
lithiums.

>From: AZcachemeister <azcachemeister at getnet.com>
>Reply-To: listserv at azgeocaching.com
>To: listserv at 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 at yahoo.com>
>>>     *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com <mailto:listserv at 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 at stringham-family.org
>>>     <mailto:sstringh at stringham-family.org>>
>>>     To: listserv at 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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