GPS/Navigation system manufacturer, Magellan, has announced a new unit for consumers who prefer the off-road experience via ATV’s, UTV’s 4X4’s and other off-road vehicles. Running Android 4.2, the eXplorist TRX7 brings the power of the trail community to palm of your hand. The TRX7 comes preloaded with 44,000 designated OHV routes from forest and public lands. You can also roll in freestyle mode with “Track Me” to blaze your own trail and easily find your way back to where you started.
Magellan’s detailed off-road maps feature:
•   High resolution 3D Terrain
•   2D Topo base map & contour elevation lines
•   National and State Parks and Recreational Vehicle Areas
•   National and State service roads and trails
•   Ever expanding crowd-sourced Trails
•   Food, Gas, Lodging, and General Service POIs
•   3rd Party Trail Guides
Magellan added in a number of features and functions that dedicated trail riders are sure to find useful. Those who like to share their rides on social outlets, the TRX7 has your back there too. The device connects to Wi-Fi, which includes using your phone as a hotspot if accessible, and allows you to share your ride to Facebook or Twitter with a tap of a # tag.
“Magellan’s new eXplorist TRX7 is the most fully-loaded, affordable and purpose-built off-road navigator for adventuring,†commented Stig Pedersen, associate vice president of product management for Magellan. “Whether you want to navigate the classic trails, or want to create your own adventures, the Magellan eXplorist TRX7 stands ready to help you traverse some of the most rugged terrain.â€
Hardware wise the TRX7 measures in at 5.2″ x 8.7″ x .67″ inches and weighs 21.16oz. It packs in a rechargeable battery that keeps you on track for up to 8 hours at a time and is IP67 water-resistant rated. Internal storage is set at 16GB, but it carries a micro SD card slot to add upto 64GB more. Most of which will be for your trail ride data, tracks and saved/planned excursions, but also leaves lots of room for more outdoor map updates in the future. The screen measures in at 7-inches with a resolution of 1024 x 600. The unit is powered by a dual core cortex-A9 processor and 1GB of RAM. Along with the aforementioned Wi-Fi connection the TRX7 also offer Bluetooth connectivity. Which is probably great for pairing with your helmets internal speakers. Although, I am not sure the TRX7 has a way to play any tunes to your brain while you ride, it most likely will give your verbal directions.
Magellan has the device listed with a complete run down of features and specs on their website with a retail price tag of $599.99.
