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| Magellan Triton 400 - GPS receiver - hiking | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan Navigation
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 94785
Media: Electronics
MPN: 980-0002-001
Model: 400
UPC: 763357117790
EAN: 0763357117790
ASIN: B0014TU420
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Severe Software Problems July 3, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Magellan came out with this series of Triton's with the great idea that they were the only GPS handheld manufacturer that could download USGS maps at 1:24,000 scale to a SD Disk in the unit (only models 400 and up). Their website states all the software they are compatible with. It has been a miserable failure. Thousands of these handhelds have been returned due to software and connectivity problems, which is a real shame. I personally have gone through four Triton's and have the same problem every time. It simply will not connect to my PC. The satellite signals work great even in my home and I can easily move about any region and can even take Magellan's software (called VantagePoint) and incorporate waypoints, trails, geocache's, etc. with no problem. But this is only on my PC. After literally hours (probably over ten) with support in the Philippines and Florida, I could not get anyone to resolve my connectivity problem. The computer recognized new hardware through my USB port, but when I tried to connect it, it got stuck on, "waiting to connect". My drivers were fine, so I knew it was not my PC.
This is a real tragedy for Magellan, as the idea to download USGS at a finer scale is fantastic, but it just isn't working out. The other features are fine - as good as Garmin or most manufacturers. However, I just cannot recommend this product after all the time, money and hassle I went through. Go with Garmin. You might have to settle for the pre-loaded map SD chips at a larger scale ratio, but at least you'll know where you are coming and going.
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