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Magellan Triton 1500 Handheld Navigation System | 
| Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
Department: Closeouts
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $199.97
as of 7/29/2010 23:19 CDT details
You Save: $300.02 (60%)
New (5) Used (2) Refurbished (2) from $176.49
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 18299
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 3.1 x 8.4
MPN: Magellan Triton 1500
Model: Magellan Triton 1500
UPC: 763357115437
EAN: 0763357117592
ASIN: B000V4S6Y2
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | An Interactive Experience: 2.7" (6.9 cm) full-color display and the worlds first handheld GPS touch-screen | | • | Entertainment Must-Haves: Triton 1500 customers can view photos and listen to MP3 files and audio books at night | | • | Record and Remember: Embedded speaker and microphone make it easy to record audio files | | • | Light a Clear Path: An embedded LED flashlight provides added safety and convenience at night | | • | Memory Boost: Storing data, including additional maps, MP3 files, photos, terrain |
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Amazon.com Product Description, January 8, 2008
Amazon.com Product Description, January 8, 2008 Magellan's new Triton series seeks to reinvent the handheld GPS bycombining extreme ease of use, rugged durability, and a unique direct-upload capability for National Geographic TOPO! maps The high-end Triton 1500 and 2000 also feature the first handheld touch-screens and multimedia capabilities that can be used to accentuate geocoding.
Want to know which Triton is Right for You?
Click here to see a feature comparison of all Tritons.
 See More, Hear More, Capture The Moment
The Triton has a big 2.7-inch (diagonally) full-color touchscreen display, and a rich array of multimedia features. Use the Triton 1500 to view photos and listen to MP3 files via its embedded speaker or headphone jack.
An integrated speaker and microphone let you record audio files to associate with geographic locations Accurate Bearings
A simple-to-use, 3-axis electronic compass delivers stationary heading and bearing at any altitude—without having to be horizontal to the ground, even in uneven terrain and high altitudes. An embedded barometer tracks atmospheric pressure changes to give more accurate altitude readings and indicate changes in weather. An embedded LED flashlight helps you find your way at night. 
First handheld GPS compatible with National Geographic TOPO! maps
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Use Magellan Vantage point software to add, store and manage optional maps, tracks, waypoints, routes, geocaches and other user-generated content | Incredible Map Versatility
Pre-loaded base maps and uploadable detail maps identify major roads, rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries, and its SD card slot offers unlimited storage possibilities. Every Triton includes VantagePoint software to manage maps, view saved routes, and more. Through an exclusive partnership with the National Geographic Society, Magellan Triton series devices are the first and only handheld GPS units configured to directly upload National Geographic’s award-winning TOPO! maps. TOPO! Maps provide five layers of the best maps available—from National Geographic Atlas maps to the most detailed USGS topographic maps. View the maps in 3D on your PC, select the map areas you want, and upload them to your Magellan Triton—the industry's easiest-to-use handheld navigation device! Takes a Licking
Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards, the Triton 2000 defeats harsh environments; it can withstand a drop to concrete and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Easily replaceable AA batteries ensure you'll always have power when you need it most, while its integrated antenna enables clear reception—even in heavy cloud cover and deep canyons. What's In The Box
Triton 1500 GPS receiver, USB data cable, 2 AA batteries, VantagePoint software, Quick reference guide and CD Optional Accessories - Bike mount
- Swivel mount
- Windshield mount
- Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts)
- AC power adapter
- Carrying case
- NMEA cable
Product Specifications - GPS Chipset: SiRFstarIII
- Processor: 400 MHz
- GPS accuracy: 3-5 meters
- Antenna Type: Patch
- USB: 1.1
- Internal Memory: 128 MB
- External Memory: SD card
- NMEA Output: Yes
- Product Dimensions: 5.75 inches H x 2.5 inches W x 1.13 inches D (14.6 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 2.9 cm D)
- Product Weight with Batteries: 7.9 oz (224 g)
- Screen Size: 2.7 inches diagonally (6.86 cm)
- Screen Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
- Battery Type: 2 x AA
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- Type of Backlight: LED
- Water Resistance: IPX-7
- User Interface: Touch screen/keypad
- Barometer: Yes
- Compass Type: Electronic 3D
Advanced Software Features - VantagePoint: Yes
- Software Compatible: Topo Canada, Topo Mexico, U.S. Topo Basic, U.S. Topo Premium, Lakes USA; Mountain Dynamics; National Geographic TOPO!; BlueNav
- Pre-Loaded Base Maps: Contiguous 48 United States, Alaska, Canada, worldwide geographic boundaries
- Fish/Hunt times: Yes
- Sun/Moon Phases: Yes
- Vertical Profiles: Yes
- Localization Mean: MSDK
- Language Support: English (default), French
- User Grids: Yes
- Coordinate Systems: Latitude/Longitude and UTM
Which Triton is Right for You?
| 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 1500 | 2000 | Screen Size
diagonal | 2.2 inches
| 2.2 inches | 2.2 inches | 2.2 inches | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches | USB Data
Cable
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Memory | 10 MB
| 10 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB
| 128 MB | 128 MB | | Barometer |
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| | | | Processor | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 400 MHz | 400 MHz | | Camera |
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inches | 4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22 | 4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22 | 4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22 | 4.65 x 2.16 x 1.22 | 5.75 x 2.5 x 1.13 | 5.75 x 2.5 x 1.13 | Weight
ounces | 6.6
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| About Magellan
Magellan is a leader in the consumer, survey, GIS, and OEM GPS navigation and positioning markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the Company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series and the Magellan Maestro portable car navigation systems, the Magellan eXplorist and the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices, and the Hertz NeverLost car navigation system, the best-selling single frequency GPS survey product line on the market. The Magellan Maestro series includes such unique features as built-in AAA travel information and voice command and control driving—which no other portable GPS manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada offers. The company is recognized worldwide through its Magellan brand and has experienced dramatic revenue growth as GPS technology has proliferated across a range of consumer and commercial applications. The Company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with European headquarters in Carquefou, France.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
 worst gadget June 29, 2010
R. Kerry (Tucson, AZ United States)
This thing is the worst electonic gadget I have ever owned. It locks frequently and will not unlock unless you take out the batteries, it would not find a way point and is generally useless to me. I am sending it back on warranty.
Buy a Garmin GPS 60CSX June 25, 2010
AVID HIKER
I bought the Magellan Triton 1500 because it was such a good deal. After I made the purchase I continued to research the product and there were several poor reviews of the product mainly involving the software that comes with the unit and Magellans' poor customer service which is based in India. After many attempts to install the software via my 2007 model Dell Inspiron E1505 with Windows Vista, I could not get the computer to recognize the Magellan, so I could upload the required software in the GPS. The Magellan Triton 1500 is a piece of junk and customer service might as well be on another planet. The customer service people just passed the buck and made it sound as if it was my computer. I have never had problems with Windows Vista.I sent the Magellan 1500 Triton GPS back to Amazon and bought a Garmin GPS 60CSX from REI on sale for 199.00 and had absolutely no problems with the unit or software. Had it working and loaded with required software in 30 minutes. Garmin also has U.S. based customer service representatives which are knowledgeable,professional, and will spend time with any questions you have about their products. I have worked in a computer based work environment since 1993 and consider my self to be very technically literate. Magellan has no right to sell a product that does't seem to have gone through much beata testing.
 A solid GPS unit once you update the firmware June 21, 2010
I. A. Urcuyo (PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using handheld GPS for the outdoors and fieldwork for over 10 years and most of them has been Magellan. I consulted a lot of different reviews about this unit (as well as comparable ones from GARMIN) before deciding on purchasing this particular model. Yes, it does indeed take a little bit to get used to the menu system and the touch screen interface but once you do it becomes second nature. You MUST make sure to update the firmware to the latest release available in the Magellan website; the earlier release version was very buggy. One of the things that sold me on this particular model was the easy access to the freeware software available to basically make maps from ANY image (even satellite imagery) to download to this GPS and also the ability to turn this unit into a pocket PC (with the right MOD conversion software stored in the SD memory card) which enables you to do a lot more with it than just GPS functions. It is rugged, good screen size and it does its job very well and reliably.
I wouldn't use this if it were free! May 21, 2010
2TruelyLost (Deerfield, NH, US)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I consider myself a computer geek but after nearly two days of tinkering I couldn't get a GPS fix or to interface with my PC. I knew it was a piece of junk when I returned it (thank you Boatersworld, you guys are awesome) but didn't realize how bad it really was until my Garmin Colorado 400i arrived. Within 15 minutes I had it unpacked & got a great GPS lock the first try. I was able to upload the maps, software & geocahe waypoints with ease. The Garmin is so easy to use that my techno-phobe wife was begging me to use it.
There's a reason why Garmin is #1 & Magellan is an also-ran. I recommend that you immediately close this page & search for a Garmin. No, I don't work for Garmin, but if I can't run the Magellan then it's junk.
Really cool for the 5 minutes at a time that it worked May 15, 2010
G. Jeffries (Lock Haven, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased this item, took it out on a short hike, 10 miles. While I was playing with it before the hike I noticed it was locking up. I would either have to reset it or pull the batteries and restart. It started doing the same thing during the hike. It locked up and on restarting couldn't acquire any satellites. I reloaded firmware when I got home, reset to factory defaults and put new batteries in, same problem. I checked a few forums and found them littered with problems of the same sort. This is a quality control/design issue on Magellan's part. The odds are because I got a bad one, the next 30 will be just fine. I'm not willing to deal with this again. I shipped it back to Amazon yesterday. I have a Garmin Nuvi for the car and I love it, so I got a Foretrex 401 instead. Its about the same money and it adds the heart rate monitor, which for trail running is a huge plus. Also, vantage point software is very clumsy and not very useful. I didn't really like the idea of spending 200$ on maps for it also.
I'm not sure about the documentation on this. Some places is says barometric altimeter, I couldn't find any such function. It also said electronic compass. The GPS compass was ok when I was moving, but worthless when standing still.
Overall, nice looking product. Very impressive when it works. It didn't work enough for me.
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