<% rating = 3 %>explorist300.jpgMagellan has introduced the all-new eXplorist series. The eXplorist 100, eXplorist 200 and eXplorist 300 (pictured) deliver more advanced features, more powerful performance and more value. Each waterproof model comes in a different vibrant color, blue for the 300, yellow 200 and an orange exterior for the 100. These GPS units use the TrueFix technology, which incorporates a 14-parallel-channel, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver to provide precise position fixes within three meters. The eXplorist models can stores up to 500 waypoints, 20 routes and multiple track logs with up to 2,000 points each, providing ample storage space even for avid navigators. These units are also designed to fit-in-your-pocket and measure only 4.6″ x 2.1″ x 1.3″ and weigh less than four ounces. The grayscale LCD display is 2.3″ diagonal with zoom capability and amber backlighting. The eXplorist 100 will retail for $99 MSRP and offer three navigation screens with track plotting. It also saves up to three track-log files with up to 2000 points each. The eXplorist 200 adds to the a built-in North American or European background map and the ability to save up to five track-log files each with up to 2000 points. The background map offers convenient access to roads, parks, waterways, airports and more. It will retail for $149 MSRP. The eXplorist 300 includes a barometer, an altimeter and an electronic compass, which eliminates the need to be in motion to get a direction to a destination. It will retail for $199 MSRP.

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