- 1. Memory
- 2. Antennas
- 3. Mounting
- 4. Protective Covers
1. Memory | |
1. | What's the largest memory card supported by Magellan Explorist 500™? |
No known maximum size exists yet. Users have reported succed with 2GB cards, but since the detail maps of all the continents fit on a card that size (and becuase they get really expensive as they get larger than that) nobody has reported trying anything larger. | |
2. | I've seen SD memory cards claiming to be 150x. Does that matter in a GPS? |
No. Flash memory is a lot faster to read than it is to write. The classic case where it matters is a digital camera where you may want to write a couple of MB (hi-res picture) a couple of times a second. Designs that are dominated by reading the memory (i.e. mp3 players or GPSes) instead of writing to it don't really benefit from the improved write speeds . | |
2. Antennas | |
1. | Can I attach an external antenna to my Magellan Explorist 500™? |
No Explorist model has an antenna jack. You may use a reradiating GPS antenna Unless you're using it in an enclosed area like the hull of a boat, you're unlikely to find this necessary. | |
3. Mounting | |
1. | What options exist to mount Magellan Explorist 500™ |
Magellan sells windshield plunger mounts. Some people report success with vent clips or cell phone holders in their car such as the Radio Shack 17-548. | |
4. Protective Covers | |
1. | What carrying cases are available for Magellan Explorist 500™? |
Gilsson makes the Gilsson MEN GPS case. Cartom Explorist cases |
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