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Well, I find it interesting that this web site is out there. And they sell magellan. http://www.magellansucks.com/

How did that work so far?

I picked up an XL around Christmas and found a couple problems with it. I was hoping the was going to be a firmware update similar to the 500, and been going back & forth with them. Here is a couple emails. I removed the Magellan persons name. From: Someone There On Behalf Of Magellan Support Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 4:37 PM To: Don Forman Subject: eXplorist XL North America we are not given a time when firmware released are available. When there is a change or a reason for a firmware update, it will be released and posted on our website. From: Don Forman Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:17 PM To: Magellan Support Subject: eXplorist XL North America Hi, You state “When there is a change or a reason for a firmware update, it will be released and posted on our website”. There is a REASON for a firmware update. Is there a person that would have an idea when it will happen? Why are the updates sooooooo sloooooooooow on coming? On the Geocaching forums they have the updates as 10 months after the product needs it. That was for the 500 tho. You think the update for the XL will be quicker? I keep checking daily and have not seen any updates yet. Thanks, Don From: Someone There On Behalf Of Magellan Support Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 2:37 PM To: Don Forman Subject: eXplorist XL North America Good day- There is no time frame I can give you for firmware updates done to the units. Sometimes they are done once a year, sometimes a few updates can be done.. there is no set time frame for these firmware updates to be released. There has not been a needed firmware update release for the XL since its release in Dec '05. Updates are sometimes used for enhancements, to have the unit acquire faster, or possibly compatibility with mapping software. Again, there is not a time frame I can tell you when a release of a firmware is released. Thanks again tec support

Yeah........What Marky said. That was a blast. 1 of each please Don

I think my XL came with the firmware 1.05, I am hoping that there is an update that will be able to delete geocaches like the update they did for the 500, but how long did that take? I know nothing about the programing computers but I would think that upgrading the firmware for the XL would be the same as a 600. Copy & Paste? Isn't the XL just a jumbo version of a 600? I guess that is job security tho. I emailed Magellan asking when they will have a new updated firmware and here is the responce. we are not given a time when firmware released are available. When there is a change or a reason for a firmware update, it will be released and posted on our website. Thanks again tec support

I picked up the InvisibleSHIELD for my eXplorist XL. I really like it. I must say that I did a great job putting it on to

I love all the crap That's all I am in it for

sold

sold

Magellan Meridian Platinum http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=1 This was a replacement unit about June 03. No scratches on screen, a couple nicks on the edges, the back shows some ware. The buttons are not worn. Loaded (12.26.05) with the latest firmware V 5.40 PC Data Cable/Serial PC Data Cable w/ Cig. Ltr. Adapter http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/pro....asp?PRODID=127 USB/Serial adaptor, I do not remember if a cd came with it but I can’t find it anyway. 32 MB SD Memory Card http://www.magellangps.com/en/store/product.asp?PRODID=152 I do have all the box & manual. $100.00 plus shipping from 94952

I opened it up on my ppc and put the code I had gotten some time ago that was used on my palm, it said Invalid registration code. Will the old code work for the ppc? Thanks, Don

Oops I overlooked the XL part of the topic title. The ability to mark caches as found was in the latest firmware release for the 400/500/600 and is not (yet) available for the XL. Jamie Don

I have an XL and can not mark or delete caches that I have found, other than deleting the whole file. Can you?

Yep, really need glasses for these coins.

I found a bunch on friday. Hey Johnny, You found a few the other day. I found a bunch, like 60 on the other day. So neiner, neiner, neiner

Holy crap Batman. You guys need to just get away from the f***ing computor and go find some caches.

Got mine today in California. The coin looks great! The font on it is way to small tho. It is heck getting old.

How's the weather down there?

Are you guys done beating this dead horse?

You better get a Plat soon cause the are not made any more.

OK..........Can I have one? I will even let you pay for shipping if that will make you feel better. Anyway, very nice coin Don

I just got the XL and did the dvd thing, went to there web site, bought the DR v 3 and got the UNLOCK CODE for 149.99 or so. I will get a rebate for 70 bucks when I sent in the old copy for DR. The cd version is not avalible yet.

Magellan Meridian Platinum http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=1 This was a replacement unit about June 03. No scratches on screen, a couple nicks on the edges, the back shows some ware. The buttons are not worn. Loaded (12.26.05) with the latest firmware V 5.40 MapSend DirectRoute North America Version 1.00a, this was the first release for this product. PC Data Cable w/ Cig. Ltr. Adapter http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/pro....asp?PRODID=127 USB/Serial adaptor, I do not remember if a cd came with it but I can’t find it anyway. 32 MB SD Memory Card http://www.magellangps.com/en/store/product.asp?PRODID=152 I do have all the boxes & manuals. EXCEPT THE CD THAT CAME WITH THE GPS. I TORE THE HOUSE APART AND DID NOT COME UP WITH IT. 190.00 plus shipping

Why are you doing loc files? Do you get the cache discriptions on the gps? I have been doing gpx files.

If it was my virtual cache, I would cut you some slack and let you log it. Soulds like that would be a once in a life time trip. But I would hope you do not get carried away with the "I was on vacation a few years ago and just started caching routine". I have a few virtual caches in the Bahamas and 1 guy did the Google thing and answered the questions and got very upset when I deleted his log. Anyway.... welcome to geocaching, I am sure you will have fun.