Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition sets sights on boaters, out in time for Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Although the Magellan range of navigation devices is primarily used by landlubbers, it should be noted that the original Portuguese namesake for MiTAC Digital Corporation’s line of portable GPS units earned his reputation by navigating on water. As such, the release of the new Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition for boaters can be considered to be quite fitting. Fresh from releasing seven new Roadmate GPS units, Magellan’s latest addition to its eXplorist line boasts custom Navionics charts and data for US coastal waters up to two miles offshore. It also has information for inland waters — including high-definition content for 12,000 lakes. Other features for the waterproof navigation device include a built-in camera and 3-inch color touchscreen that’s readable in direct sunlight. The release of the eXplorist 510 Marine Edition is pegged for August at MagellanGPS.com and authorized dealers, with a suggested retail price of $479.99. For more info, go ahead and wade into the obligatory PR after the break.
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Are you a recreational boater? If you answered “Aye!” to that question wholeheartedly, then you might be interested to take a closer look at the Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition which was just announced for the US, where it will feature inland and coastal waters maps and data. Obviously, being a device that works on a vessel which traverses through water, the Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition will come in a rugged, waterproof form factor, complete with exclusive Navionics marine charts and content for 12,000 US lakes and coastal coverage up to two miles offshore.