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	• Magellan eXplorist 210 Handheld GPS Magellan Magellan average customer review:based on 53 reviews view larger image
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Good basic GPS for motorcycle use

I purchased this as a basic GPS unit for use on my motorcycle. In general, it fits this use very well when used with a handlebar mounted RAM Mount.

I wanted it to be water resistant, which so far it has been. I was caught in several drenching rains, and the unit kept working fine.

I use rechargeable AA batteries and keep a 2nd set charged while I use the ones in the unit. Generally, they will last a full day of use or more.

Note that you only get major roads by default. If you want more detailed roads, you need to get the optional map CD.

Also, I don't use it for route plotting, just as a tool to generally see where I am. For that, it is fine. If you want plotting on a motorcycle, you might consider a Zumo.

Here is the RAM mount explorist specific cradle:

http://www.gpscity.com/item-npi-magellan-explorist-series-cradle/ramholma5.htm

Note that you'll need the handlebar attachment as well, so you're looking at $50-$75 total.

I did not buy one of the motorcycle-specific GPS units since they were $700-1000. I figure this way, I can leave it mounted on the bike while I run into the store and it's not a big loss. Also, it pops out of the RAM mount easily for throwing into your tank bag if you're gone longer.

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good for the average hiker

It has all the functions and more a basic hobbyist needs. My friends that climb and hike use more expensive gps', but when they check this one out they see it have everything you need except no color and no expansion storage card slot. Despite not having a storage card slot, the memory can hold tons of maps and I haven't had a memory issue for all the areas I hike. I suggest you get re-chargable batteries. Good little and light device.

Software

I recently bought this unit and sort of expected to be able to use the MapSend Topo software (v 4.20) that I already had installed on my computer to load maps. Unfortunately the older versions of MapSend will not work with the Explorist 210. My correspondence to Magellan tech support about this issue was a waste of my time. If you're going to buy one of these, expect to have to buy the newest version of MapSend to load maps. Or maybe, better yet, look at Garmin.

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The eXplorist 210 features the largest built-in memory for the price in a compact GPS. It has 22 MB available memory for downloading optional MapSend maps and digital content. Always know where you are and where you're going with reliable TrueFix technology. The robust 8 MB built-in basemap includes roads, parks, waterways, airports and more.