[Magellan Explorist GC HELP!]

I am having the same problem, have you found any solutions yet or is it a faulty product?

[Magellan GC does not work off batteries]

I bought this device as my first GPS as I have been using my iPhone to cache but find the battery goes in no time.

Anyway I got my device out the box and found it will only work when its connected to my laptop. Has anybody else had this problem?

I have tried new batteries, cleaning the connectors and updating the device but no such luck.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated as a newbie to GPS devices I'm afraid I may have to return the item :-(