mbuckner 162 Posted March 30, 2017 Hello, Does anyone have any experience with the subject item? Looks like they have been upgrading the unit since its inital release; a little on the pricey side though. But I may still put it on my Christmas wish list. http://www.magellangps.com/Outdoor-Navigation/Magellan-eXplorist-TRX7-Off-road-GPS-Navigation?gclid=Cj0KEQjwtu3GBRDY6ZLY1erL44EBEiQAAKIcvnmNnjQdE2tW93VMwnDkyqFnS3tnt5DDPggk0muFY_gaAvp18P8HAQ Best regards, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,150 Posted March 30, 2017 i think it's a nice idea but still apparently needs polish. the software (TRX app) is available for purchase separately for any regular Android or iOS device. it currently has pretty bad reviews and a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars on the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magellangps.ORV.offboard.navigation&hl=en - and 3 out of 5 stores on the iTunes store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magellan-trx/id1029726488?mt=8 - it's exorbant subscription cost of $20/month is practically unheard of in the app world, even if it had stellar reviews. the biggest thing it has going for it would be the simple ease-of use. the app is designed like a more traditional GPS to not require you to pre-plan map downloads (it has a topo base map of the entire US i believe). it's also got an online database with tracks/waypoints of trails and supposedly makes it very easy to download and share those. however, i said would-be, because according the current reviews they missed the mark somewhere. the hardware (eXplorist TRX7) is a bit overpriced for what it is. it's just a 7" Android tablet made to be waterproof/ruggedized. it doesn't have a transflective screen or helix antenna or any other stellar specs that you'd expect for the price and target audience. folks needing a solution to mount in an open top Jeep or an ATV/UTV, might justify the cost, but i'm sure there are regular tablets plus a LifeProof case that would be much cheaper and work just as well. it's slightly cheaper than the Garmin 276Cx (though the Garmin is still stuck in the past in terms of capabilities, it has a smaller but sunlight viewable screen and is more rugged). wow, that was long winded even for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbuckner 162 Posted March 31, 2017 Hi Kris, Thanks for the info ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,150 Posted March 31, 2017 hope you are doing well mr. mike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug 505 Posted April 1, 2017 You know, just my 2 cents, but this club sure is blessed to have you and your expertise Kris! smiles, ladybug ps - Hi Mike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
