explorist 500

[zamboxl]

does it come with a digital compass. The Magellan web site says it does but i think i read somewhere that it does not. Whats the deal? should i just get the 400 instead?

 

[zamboxl]

anybody?

 

[noydb]

As best I can tell it's the 300 and the 600 that have the compass.

Others to consider if the compass is important to you.

Etrex Vista Cx

GPSMAP 76CSx

iFinder Explorer, Hunt, Expedition.

Cobra 1000DLX

Also older versions of the various Garmins are still available still new in box, the 76, 60, Summit series. Anything with an "S" designation. (Garminspeak for "Sensor").