Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiking GPS

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! 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. An embedded LED flashlight helps you find your way at night. 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. An embedded barometer tracks atmospheric pressure changes to give more accurate altitude readings and indicate changes in weather. First handheld GPS compatible with National Geographic TOPO! 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. 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. maps. TOPO! Maps provide five layers of the best maps available—from National Geographic Atlas maps to the most detailed USGS topographic maps. 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!