Portable GPS Information » magellan http://www.gpslandsea.com News and Reviews Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:28:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Magellan Triton 400 2.2″ Screen GPS http://www.gpslandsea.com/2009/12/magellan-triton-400-2-2-screen-gps/ http://www.gpslandsea.com/2009/12/magellan-triton-400-2-2-screen-gps/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:42:29 +0000 hershbhardwaj http://www.gpslandsea.com/?p=97 This is the best GPS unit for first time user. It has2.2” QVGA color display and comes with enhanced features, fast signal acquisition, reliable signal lock and precision positioning making it an excellent choice even for advanced navigating experience. The system comes with SD card compatibility and maximizes your navigation capability by adding more maps, marine cartography, and other content for those outdoor adventures. The menu is simple can be used effortlessly by the use of intuitive buttons and scroll pad. The graphics are pretty decent and the clarity of maps and other directions is quiet crisp.

It comes loaded with VantagePoint software for easy management of your maps and routes. It has the fastest GPS positioning acquisition with its SirfStarIII chipset. It comes with an integrated high-sensitivity antenna providing you with great signal strength in bad weathers on those outdoor trips. Built in signal augmentation reception (WASS/EGNOS) provides it with 3 meter accuracy. It is waterproof and can withstand accidental impacts and immersion in water. You can view the elevation profile for trail ahead and also the time for sunrise and sunset along with the best fishing and hunting times.

The Magellan Triton 400 comes at a decent price of $169.99.

Specifications

PHYSICAL
Case Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7
Pre-Loaded Maps Built-in basemap of Contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada and Worldwide Geographic Boundaries
Size 4.65″ x 2.16″ x 1.22″
Weight 6.6 oz (187.1 g) – w/ battery
Screen Size 2.2″ (5.59cm) diagonal, QVGA (240 x 320) resolution, LED backlit
SD RAM SD Card
Memory available for map storage Secure Digital (SD) Card
Antenna Type Built-in multidirectional patch
Keypad Nine direct-access keys
Operating Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
PERFORMANCE
GPS SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate Once per second
GPS Accuracy 3 to 5 meters (10 – 16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) – GPS only
Languages English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese.
Coordinate Systems Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, Indian, Dutch.
POWER
Source Two AA Batteries (not included)
Battery Life 10 hours
Share/Bookmark]]> http://www.gpslandsea.com/2009/12/magellan-triton-400-2-2-screen-gps/feed/ 0 What is the Best Portable GPS Unit? http://www.gpslandsea.com/2009/10/hello-world/ http://www.gpslandsea.com/2009/10/hello-world/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:26:39 +0000 admin http://www.gpslandsea.com/?p=1 For some, GPS systems are not limited to the car dashboard or even on the steering console of the boat. But rather carried with them wherever they go! GPS manufacturers have taken notice of how popular their systems are with avid outdoors men and nature enthusiasts and have focused on developing many rugged, durable and water-resistant handheld portable GPS tools.

When it comes to which brand makes the best portable GPS system, the jury is still out. However, one of the most popular portable GPS systems is made by Magellan. Though they are not the most familiar name in GPS technology, Magellan has held their own in the industry for some time. For those who love the outdoors and have a larger then average budget, portable GPS systems don’t get much better then the Triton 2000.

The Triton 2000 includes seemingly endless functions. Some of the most important being a wide variety of built in maps, an easy-to-read compass function, voice recorder and handy flashlight. Due to the fact that the Triton 2000 was designed for the outdoorsmen, it is designed to be quite a bit more durable then other GPS systems, and is completely waterproof as opposed to water resistant.

For those who like to take their adventures and discoveries one step further, the Triton also offers the ability to upload topographical maps, marine cartography and even National Geographic TOPO!

However, it is also important to mention that the Triton 2000 is by no means inexpensive. Most retailers will mark this handy tool at around $499.99, making it one of the most expensive portable GPS available. When compared to other GPS suppliers such as Garmin or TomTom, the Magellan Triton 2000 may seem steep for the functions offered.

But it is important to remember, when purchasing a portable GPS to take while camping, hiking or rock-climbing it is vital to purchase a product that is as rough as the terrain! There is little point in buying a less expensive system, just to purchase a second when it breaks or becomes damaged by water!

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