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Postby oldtrucks » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:34 pm

Ken wrote:I like the goodies in Frys....but getting help is an exercise in futility. I stood there with no intent to buy, holding it...check it out...trying to turn it on...nothing. I was there for a good 5 minutes....nobody cared.

I'd go there to check it out....then try to find it online....There's so many variations of this model....I would DEFINITELY pick carefully
Sounds like Fry's, I hate going in there. Their ads always look good, but when you get there they don't have stuff in stock, or what they have is return or refurbish stock. And service, well that really doesn't exist. I've looked for the XL online and can't find anyone carrying it, even on eBay, nothing. Lot's of other Explorists, but no one seems to have the XL.
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Postby dp » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:11 am

Fry's website is "outpost.com" and it might have some descirption or narrative on the product. The website is much more friendly than the store and I've had great luck with it. Just another option if your sure what you want.
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Postby oldtrucks » Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:38 pm

I tried their web page, not much on GPS, and no sign of the Explorist XL. I'm going to drive over tomorrow morning and take a look. I found a place online that is taking "Pre-orders" on the XL at $350. I was able to get the GPS, Topo software, and mount, delivered for $450. Now it's just wait and wonder when it will be delivered. They said available late October on the order, so it shouldn't be too long.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:48 pm

Are you sure it's the eXplorist XL and not the eXplorist 600 Portable GPS Receiver?
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Postby oldtrucks » Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:58 pm

The one I pre-ordered is an Explorist XL
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:12 pm

Interesting....
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Postby DAVE » Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:21 pm

picked up my gps today.............went with the explorist 400 bought it at REI.........some sort of rebate going $50 bucks back on a mail in...


I have been spending money like a drunken Sailor........ no offense to the sailors out there.

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Postby oldtrucks » Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:32 pm

I'm still waiting :? I got an email from Magellan, said they will be shipping the XL in Mid to Late November so it could be anytime.....
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:42 pm

I have been spending money like a drunken Sailor........
How much?

I've spent over 50k this month...... lol.

No kidding......
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Postby DAVE » Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:48 pm

you got me beat by a mile.............



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I think maybe Cody has spent more.............. not counting lost wages
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Postby Ken » Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:39 am

Mr. Miyagi wrote:
I have been spending money like a drunken Sailor........
How much?

I've spent over 50k this month...... lol.

No kidding......

What's your list?

We know my 50 grand was Truck, 3 ATV's, 1 motorcycle and a trailer.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:31 pm

Quad 9k, insurance for all my houses 3k, taxes for same 3k, insurance for my vehicles (truck, car, sled, quads, boat) 2k, truck I just bought "today" 33k :D, clothes and stuff for my quad and snowmobile 2k.....

all due and payable this month. lol.....
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Postby MrBill » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:56 pm

New truck do tell...
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:16 pm

I'm off to see it..... It's in the east bay. I'll know today if I want it. If so, I'll drive it home....
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.

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