Rugged Magellan Triton 2000 boasts National Geographic maps
For those looking for navigational insight whilst trekking, Magellan's Triton 2000 should certainly fit the bill. Boasting a rugged, water submersible exterior, a two-megapixel camera, 2.7-inch QVGA touchscreen, digital compass, a barometer, built-in LED flashlight, and an SD expansion slot, this handheld GPS device even touts the ability to record and attach audio to waypoint files -- you know, so you can keep track of exactly how frantic you're getting as you venture off course.
Furthermore, this gizmo is reportedly the first to offer "full, on-screen compatibility, usage, and display of National Geographic's maps," including its 28 TOPO! outdoor recreation mapping software titles that cover all 50 states. The Triton 2000 is slated to launch in North America next month and in Europe this October, and will retail for a stiff $499, but if you won't be needing all the niceties already mentioned, there's a full line of lesser-spec'd Triton devices on the horizon that are far more budget friendly.
Furthermore, this gizmo is reportedly the first to offer "full, on-screen compatibility, usage, and display of National Geographic's maps," including its 28 TOPO! outdoor recreation mapping software titles that cover all 50 states. The Triton 2000 is slated to launch in North America next month and in Europe this October, and will retail for a stiff $499, but if you won't be needing all the niceties already mentioned, there's a full line of lesser-spec'd Triton devices on the horizon that are far more budget friendly.
Labels: 2000, magellan gps, triton
posted by HighSpeedSat @ 10:30 PM
5 Comments:
At 15 January, 2008 16:11,
Anonymous said…
After a few weeks filled with frustration I sent my Magellan Triton 2000 back. I have worked with many different GPS units over the past 15 years and while I earerly anticipated the functionality of the excellent National Geographic Topo Maps on a hand-held device, my expectations were far from being met by Magellan's ill-conceived, awkardly engineered and poor executed Triton 2000. After concerted effort I was able to upload maps, but the persistant 1/3rd of a kilometer position error killed any interest I had remaning. If you have one of these I'd reccommend returning it forwith and getting something that actually works. I also have to take to task the materials supplied and the so called "Users Manual" - a document that may have well been written by a low grade moron, as next to useless. Function, technical specifications, operating protocols and any useful information regarding a piece of equipment such as this, reasonably expected to be found in such a document, are notably absent, but it IS pretty to look at! Magellan should be ashamed putting their name on this abortion and then actually shipping it to a comsumer! As a serious GPS user I'd staying far, far away from the Triton series!
At 15 January, 2008 16:59,
Anonymous said…
I recently received the Triton 2000 from my wife for christmas. I must say I was extremely dissappointed in this device. The firmware was unstable at best. The unit locked up on my almost every time I used it. I installed the latest firmware from magellan, the 12-21-07 version. While this seemed to reduce the number of lockups it did not elliminate them by any means. This device is in no way ready to be released to the public. As a software engineer myself I can’t believe the poor quality of the firmware on this device. Magellan would have a real winner with this device if they could get the bugs worked out. My advice… wait a year and see if Magellan can get the firmware up to the potential of a great hardware platform.
At 17 January, 2008 15:57,
Anonymous said…
Magellan have refreshed their consumer handheld GPS lineup by taking the colour touch screen technology seen in automotive GPS systems and combining it with a ruggedised, waterproof case. "Waterproof" in this context meaning it’s too heavy to float, but it is rated to IPX 7 so it should take an accidental dunking for a few minutes with no ill effects.
The result is a range of units. The basic models have a mapping function and all the usual GPS goodies you’d expect (waypoints etc). The range topping Triton 2000 (pictured) increases the screen size to 2.7" and adds goodies such as a camera, voice recorder, expandable memory for detailed maps and a sensor suite such as a magnetic compass and altimeter.
At 23 July, 2008 11:48,
Unknown said…
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At 04 January, 2010 16:54,
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