Magellan Triton 2000 Waterproof Hiking GPS

by Magellan

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.1 x 8.4 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V4VGAI
• Item model number: Magellan Triton 2000
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description, January 8, 2008

Magellan's new Triton series seeks to reinvent the handheld GPS by combining 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 2000 has a big 2.7-inch (diagonally) full-color touchscreen display, and a rich array of multimedia features. View photos and listen to MP3 files via the embedded speaker or headphone jack.

Use the integrated 2-Megapixel camera to shoot geocoded pictures in the field.

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

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 2000 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
• Camera: 2 Mega Pixel

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 Included
SD Card Slot
Internal Memory	10 MB	10 MB	64 MB	64 MB	128 MB	128 MB
Barometer
Touch Screen
Speaker & Microphone
AA Batteries Included
LED Flashlight
Processor	266 MHz	266 MHz	266 MHz	266 MHz	400 MHz	400 MHz
Camera
Dimensions (H x W x D) 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	6.6	6.6	6.6	8	8

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.

Product Description

Magellan Triton 2000 Handheld Navigation System

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Triton Tragedy, January 10, 2008

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S. Norman (Peoria) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magellan Triton 2000 Waterproof Hiking GPS (Electronics)

Magellan, you need to get your act together. First you taunt us with the long and repeatedly delayed release of this "ultra" handheld GPS Magellan Triton 2000 Handheld Navigation System. Then you insult our intelligence with your useless, uninformed "Tech Support Staff". Finally, when the unit ships, it is only capable of displaying your location on the base map between interstate highways. Where are the street level maps? When will they be available? Useless, Bad deal. What are you guys thinking.
Tip: Call Magellan tech support BEFORE buying their product.
I'm giving mine back.

60 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely poor implementation. Don't buy it!, January 11, 2008

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C. Kalinski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magellan Triton 2000 Waterproof Hiking GPS (Electronics)

While the promise of the feature set on this product had me ready to switch from my Garmin, the implementation is horrible. I have been testing it for about a week now. Do not buy this unit until Magellan re-releases it correctly.

Areas of problem so far:
* Random crashes. Reminds me of WIN 98. It crashes often.
* SLOW!!! It is especially slow when you switch to the map screen, the main one you use.
* No street maps
* "Nearest cache/waypoint" feature does not work. For some reason, it consistently points me to waypoints/caches at a park about 5 miles away as the closest even if I move around to different locations within the range. Can see waypoints nearby (across the street in one test), but it ignores them.
* Interface with PC is slow. Loaded my Garmin side by side with the Magellan. Garmin took about 10-15 seconds to load 900+ waypoints. Same load on the Magellan took ~2 minutes.
* Magellan on-line help SUCKS! There support page does not even list the Tritons yet in many of the drop down lists. FAQ's are more marketing material then help.

I got a reply back on my post to their support email. It took them three days to respond.

* Issue: Triton is not listed on their support drop downs. Response: It is a new unit and they have not updated the web page. "Wait for some time until this unit gets updated" (Last I checked, that would be a one day job for a competent programmer.)

* Issue: "nearest" function not working on geocaches. Response: please call tech support regarding this issue. (Call to tech support number refers you back to the web page.)

* Message from tech support was obviously from someone who stuggles with writing English. Grammar errors and typos.

37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed Magellan Fan, January 11, 2008

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Penny Nowak "nowakATgvtcDOTcom" (spring branch, texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magellan Triton 2000 Waterproof Hiking GPS (Electronics)

I am so disappointed. I love my old Magellan but this new Triton 2000 is terrible! I use it for geocaching and I can't even get the thing to take me to the nearest cache. I've called Tech support 3 times (everyone I have spoken to has been difficult to understand due to heavy accents). They are sending me a new unit and told me "Don't worry about it" when I asked if all of the problems would be fixed. The bells and whistles are sweet on the unit (camera, mp3, flashlight) but the basic function is useless! The base maps are pitiful. All of the user fields that you can change to suit your needs revert back to factory settings if you scroll to another page. Magellan told me this was an identified problem and they are working on a firmware fix for everyone to download. I just need to know one thing, how do I send mine back and get a refund? I think I'm going to stick to e-bay and buy an old, cheap but well working Magellan unit.
Penny aka cpnowak