Magellan eXplorist 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 user reviews of Magellan eXplorist 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the maps and price. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability. Some have doubts about the size.

Easy to use and performs well. Features are basic but it's cheap

The Magellan eXplorist 500 is an GPS navigation device for outdoors use that points you to right direction with its preloaded base map, or downloaded area map. When complemented with optional accessories, this device can be used for many different...

This is a good all around product or backup for Land nav. or blue water.

This produc is good

Runs through batteries kind of fast.

Very good unit,user frindley,great product for the price. This is worth the price you pay for this great GPS.

very good product,

GPS works great and has lots of great features. Topo detail maps work excellent with this unit. Only problem is battery adaptor is a bit flimsy and bends out of shape but not a big problem as you just have to bend it back into shape.