Magellan Triton 200 Waterproof Hiking GPS
Magellan Triton 200 Waterproof Hiking GPS
- Extremely rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards1
- 2.2″ (5.59 cm) full-color display delivers vivid imagery in the field.
- Pre-loaded base maps identify major geographical boundaries
- AA batteries provide a readily available power source
- SiRFstarIII¿ delivers the fastest GPS position acquisition in the industry
The Triton 200 is so easy to use that its user manual may never make it out of the box. It reinvents handheld GPS by combining exclusive compatibility with National Geographic TOPO!® maps, new Magellan VantagePoint¿ content management software, a rugged, waterproof design, and the essential feature set that outdoor enthusiasts need and expect.Amazon.com Product Description The Triton 200 gives you a full color screen, a built-in map database and, the essential easy-to-use navigation features, making it an unmatched value in its class. Magellan Triton 200 reinvents handheld GPS. Triton 200 is amazingly easy to use with a smartly designed interface and simple menus that make navigation fun and effortless. The full-color crystal clear display shows all your maps and navigation information in brilliant, easy-to-view graphics. Quickly view all your maps, locations and saved tracks and waypoints using the intuitive user interface and direct-access buttons. Unlike complicated devices t
List Price: $ 129.99
Price: $ 129.99
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Melsman
June 8, 2011I think it’s great,
I bought this by chance. I was looking for just a basic model to get my feet wet in the world of hand-held GPS’s, so I did my research and decided to buy an eTrex H. Unfortunately, brand new, out of the box, it couldn’t find any satellites (bad unit). So when I returned it, I decided to try the Triton 200. I was a bit concerned considering the negative reviews, but… what the hey? I could return it, also.
Well, what a pleasant surprise! For $20 more, I had a color screen, base map, great functionality, SiRF chipset, high-sensitivity GPS receiver, PC connectivity (my Triton 200 came with the USB cord), etc. When I turned it on, whammo! Within 2 minutes, it had a solid lock. On warm boots, it locks within seconds (<3).
I’m not sure why everyone’s so down on the software. Maybe it’s not as good as the Garmin – I don’t know. But I’ve had no problem understanding how to set up the Vantage Point software or downloading the Topo! maps from National Geographic. The instructions aren’t hard to follow. You just have to be willing to READ them. I download geocaching waypoints (or .gpx files, if I want to pay for a membership,)standard waypoints, etc. without a hitch. Oh – and I’m not an engineer. Nor am I a computer tech.
I’m glad I ignored all of the negative reviews and decided to take the chance. Again, I don’t own a Garmin, so maybe their interface is very different and easier to use. But again, I’ve had no problems with the Triton. For the money, it’s hard to beat.
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