Portable GPS Reviews » Magellan http://portablegpsreviews.org Reviewing global positioning systems for car, marine, and general use Wed, 26 May 2010 08:58:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Magellan Triton 500 http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-triton-500/ http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-triton-500/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 17:13:51 +0000 admin http://portablegpsreviews.org/?p=150 Magellan Triton 500
Designed for the rugged outdoorsman, the Magellan Triton 500 is loaded with features that assist you when you are out hunting, hiking, camping or just geocaching. The WAAS SiRF star III GPS receiver that this handheld navigator has on board, is designed to keep you on track, even if you are in heavy tree cover. The 3 axis electronic compass gives you accurate headings, even when you are resting. The embedded barometer assists you in tracking changes in weather and elevation. If you get caught in bad weather, the Triton 500 is fully waterproof to IPX-7 standards and sports a rugged outer casing that can handle the rough conditions.

The Magellan Triton 500 is compatible with National Geographic TOPO! maps. With the SD card storage slot, you can store a large area of these maps on an optional SD card, and once you plug the card into the unit, the details will be shown on the screen. This software allows you to see lat/lon or UTM grids, view trail profiles, parks, campsites and summits. You can customize the maps by adding your own photos and notes.


There is no worry about cutting your adventures short when you are out with the Magellan Triton 500. It gives you up to 10 hours of run time on two AA batteries. The pre-loaded map database gives you detail for North America and geographic boundaries worldwide. You are also given the ideal times for hunting and fishing, the phases of the sun and moon and vertical profiles.

Once you have taken the Magellan Triton 500 out on your adventure with you for the first time, you will fall in love with the features and all that this powerful, rugged little navigator has to offer. You won't be caught without it again.

]]> http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-triton-500/feed/ 0 Magellan Triton 300 http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-triton-300/ http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-triton-300/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 19:08:10 +0000 admin http://portablegpsreviews.org/?p=134 Magellan Triton 300
The Magellan Triton 300 is a must-have for any outdoor adventurer. The big 2.2 inch color display is viewable in bright sunlight and the rugged and waterproof case looks great. The Triton 300 features a highly sensitive WAAS GPS receiver that provides you with unparalleled satellite tracking, even in heavy tree cover. The Triton 300 runs for 10 hours on one set of 2 AA batteries.

The Magellan Triton 300 is compatible with National Geographic TOPO! maps. This software offers 1:24,000 scale mapping for all of the United States that you can download to this device. You can view lat/lon or UTM trips, view trail profiles and find parks, hiking trails, campsites and summits. You can even customize the maps by adding your own notes and photos and then load it into the Triton 300's 10 megabytes of storage.

You probably won't need to even use the user's manual with the Magellan Triton 300. It is very easy to operate. The pre-loaded map database has geographic boundaries worldwide and offers you the best times for fishing and hunting, the moon and sun phases and vertical profiles.

The Magellan Triton 300 is built tough and is waterproof so it can take intense usage, accidental impacts and immersion in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

Magellan Triton 300 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan Triton 300 Waterproof Hiking GPS

The advanced features on the Triton 300 are easy to use as well. You can view the elevation profile for that next big trail or route and even the track that you just finished traveling. You can see the exact time that the sun will rise and set and get a great calculation of the optimal fishing and hunting times.

The integrated and highly sensitive antenna gives you very reliable reception even in heavy cloud cover, deep in the woods or down in canyons. The built-in augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) offers you 12 feet accuracy.

Magellan offers you the Triton 300 with over 20 years of experience in developing the world's finest and most precise positioning technology.

]]> http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-triton-300/feed/ 0 Magellan Maestro 5310 http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-maestro-5310/ http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-maestro-5310/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:14:12 +0000 admin http://portablegpsreviews.org/?p=26 Magellan Maestro 5310
If you are looking for an automobile navigator that has a bigger screen then most, then look no further than the Magellan Maestro 5310. The Maestro 5310 has a 5 inch screen for easy viewing. This unit offers pre-loaded maps of the entire USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada and has a whopping 6 million pre-programmed and searchable points of interest (POI).

The Magellan Maestro 5310 model offers AAA travel information that will guide to to thousands of AAA approved restuarants, hotels, gas stations and other points of interest along your route.

The easy to understand text to speech directions provide you with real street names and integrated traffic.

The clever user interface makes the Maestro 5310 incredibly easy to use. Use the large icons on the widescreen touch screen to easily locate your destinations by address, intersection, or any of 6 million points of interest. You are given turn by turn visual directions to guide your every move on your route.

Should you miss a turn, Auto re-route gets you back on track quickly whenever you make a wrong turn or miss an exit.

The Maestro 5310 is super-thin, lightweight and very portable so you can take it with you and just slide the unit into your pocket or purse. The rechargeable battery allows you to use the Maestro 5310 away from your vehicle for up to three hours and the battery recharges while driving via the included vehicle power adapter, so no need to worry about running out of juice.


With the Multi-destination routing feature, you can choose up to 20 destinations and find the best route to get to each of them. The SmartDetour feature will prompt you to drive around heavy freeway traffic. The Maestro 5310 is loaded with features to get you to your destination quickly and simply and is a great companion to have on the road.

]]> http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-maestro-5310/feed/ 0 Magellan Maestro 4350 http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-maestro-4350/ http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-maestro-4350/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:14:12 +0000 admin http://portablegpsreviews.org/?p=25 Magellan Maestro 4350
The Magellan Maestro 4350 was designed with the driver in mind. The Maestro 4350 features a nice 4.3 inch wide anti-glare touchcreen. It is packed with Bluetooth compatibility, real-time traffic updates and comes equipped with the handy 2D and 3D maps of the entire USA, Canada and Puerto Rico.

The Maestro 4350's casing is streamlined with a flair of style. You will have the option of using the media player and wireless FM transmitter. The unit has an impressive 2 GB of memory space.

With it's OneTouch interface, you are in control, using the quick access menu which you can customize to the categories you need. (POIs). With this points of interest feature, you can get access to parking spots and locations you travel to frequently. Your favorites are simple to access with a mere touch to the top right hand corner of the screen.

You need not worry about traffic jams and delays with the Magellan Maestro 4350 because it has an integrated RDS traffic receiver that gives you real-time traffic conditions on-screen. The levels of the traffic snarl-ups are color coded.

With the built-in AAA tourbook guide, you can easily located thousands of restaurants, hotels and points of interest that have been given the AAA stamp of approval.


The audio quality of the Maestro 4350 is loud and perfectly clear, even with the volume turned up high. You are given the option of a man's or a woman's voice in three different languages (English, French and Spanish).

Like most units in this price range the 4350 tells you the actual street names along with the turning instructions.

The Magellan Maestro 4350 comes with a great new feature called 'Lane Guidance' At busy and complicated freeway exits it displays a visual of the overhead freeway/highway signs to show you which lane you need to be in for an upcoming maneuver. This feature provides you safety and security and makes driving during heavy traffic periods a breeze.

The Magellan Maestro 4350 is an impressive navigator with some pretty impressive features.

]]> http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-maestro-4350/feed/ 0 Magellan RoadMate 1412 http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-roadmate-1412/ http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-roadmate-1412/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:14:10 +0000 admin http://portablegpsreviews.org/?p=14 Magellan RoadMate 1412
The Magellan Roadmate 1412 is a large screen GPS device that is one of the simplest to use GPS systems found on the market. The menus on the device are all easy to use and it comes equipped with over six million points of interest.

The device is compact which allows you to slip it into your pocket and take it on the road with you even if you aren't the one driving. The Magellan Roadmate 1412 is made of hard durable plastic which is designed to sustain high impacts. When you carry your GPS device with you, rest assured that it can handle being carried around, mounted in your vehicle or thrown into your backpack to have with you everywhere you need to be.

The Magellan Roadmate 1412 will help you find lodgings, restaurants, ATM machines, fuel, and all the businesses in your area. This can be an invaluable tool when you are out on the road in unfamiliar territory. A GPS should be more than just a device to give you directions to the locations you program into the device. The Magellan Roadmate 1412 is an all in one companion for your next road trip.

On the road, simply enter in the information for your destination and let the Magellan Roadmate 1412 know how you want to get there. Let the device know you want to get there in the shortest time or the shortest distance, for example, and the Magellan will map out the best route for you to take.


Touchscreen on the 4.3 screen makes this device an intuitive way to use your GPS device. Simply touch the screen to use the menu. The SayWhere text to speech feature will tell you turn by turn how to reach your destination. And the SmartDetour feature will help you change your route in the event of a detour or traffic congestion.

Customer reviews for the device are mainly positive, centering on the feature where the unit will auto-complete the spelling for you, the 4.3" screen and the hugely impressive POI library.

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If you are planning to hit the road to places that you have never visited before, nothing can be more exciting so take a Magellan Roadmate 1430 with you so that you are sure to have the latest and best information on the road ahead. It has a 4:3 inch touch screen that is the simplest design to use. This ultra portable and stylishly thin device should be top of your packing list when you are heading out on the road.

Quickspell will help you with the spelling of unfamiliar street names and checks out the spelling when you make an entry. SmartDetour is another handy feature that will keep you from being stuck in a traffic jam by giving you a chance to find an alternative route. Take advantage of a traffic subscription on your Magellan Roadmate 1430 so that you can get traffic updates while you are on the road.

Planning your road trip is more fun when you have millions of points of interest in your GPS. Find the closest restaurants when you need a bite to eat or if you need to take a break and get a good night sleep. The Magellan Roadmate 1430 lets you travel on a whim and take off to places that you have never been before without worry. The ultra portable design will make this a great device to slip in a bag for your next trip.


Don't leave for a trip without your Magellan Roadmate 1430 - when it comes to making your travels safe and always on route, this is the ultimate GPS device. You will always have an updated map before you travel just by downloading the latest information to your GPS. This ensures that you will never be caught off guard by an out of date route.

Most customers have commented favorably about the SmartDetour feature of the unit and the six million POI's including restaurants, gas stations, hotels, ATMs, etc.

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It is the Magellan RoadMate 1212 Portable Auto GPS to the rescue! For many travelers, traveling to a new destination can be a hassle especially when they get lost. Not only is it frustrating to get lost, it can also waste time and the money used on gas to find their way again. With a Magellan RoadMate 1212 Portable Auto GPS at your command, you never need get lost again.

The Magellan RoadMate 1212 Portable Auto GPS is small enough to be taken anywhere and can be carried in your pocket or purse for easy retrieval. The Magellan RoadMate 1212 offers spoken directions and on-screen prompts that both aid travelers to reach their destinations. Users are given plenty of information that will make auto travel much easier, such as information that will help travelers find a route with or without freeways and even toll booth free. Users will also love the ability to choose between the long or short route to their destination.

The Magellan RoadMate 1212 has maps of North America including Canada and Puerto Rico. The gadget also comes loaded with preinstalled points of interest for these areas using the software, Navteq On Board. The LCD touch screen is in color with a resolution of 320 x 240 and its diagonal size is 3.5 inches. The spoken instructions also announces street names as well as the instructions. This means that the user is told not just to turn left but to turn left on which named street. This is especially helpful if traffic is busy and the driver would rather hear the instructions than look at the screen.


Consumer reviews say that the Magellan RoadMate 1212 is an excellent travel guide and allows travelers to arrive at their destinations with the least amount of wasted time. All in all, the Magellan RoadMate 1212 Portable Auto GPS is a great tool for travel anywhere in North America.

]]> http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-roadmate-1212/feed/ 0 Magellan RoadMate 1400 http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-roadmate-1400/ http://portablegpsreviews.org/magellan/magellan-roadmate-1400/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:14:08 +0000 admin http://portablegpsreviews.org/?p=7 Magellan RoadMate 1400
The Magellan RoadMate 1400 is a 4.3 inch navigation system that is loaded with all the essential features you'd expect in a GPS unit. The Magellan 1400 includes an intuitive, new user interface that will guide you to your destination using voice and on-screen prompts.

The Magellan RoadMate 1400 features NAVTEQ ON BOARD which includes maps of the United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico loaded onto an included SD card.

The dimensions of the Magellan RoadMate are 5.1 x 9.8 x 2.1 inches and it weighs in at three pounds.

The Magellan 1400's price is perfect for the budget-conscious invididual, offering a fully functional unit at a great low price.

The signal reception capability of the Magellan RoadMate 1400 is better than most other units in this price range and it updates quickly and does not keep telling you that it is re-calculating, as some other brands do, which can be annoying.

The Magellan RoadMate's screen changes color at night, allowing you to easily read it in the dark.

The Magellan RoadMate 1400 has over 6,000,000 points of interest, compared to just a couple of million on every other competitor in this range. The unit itself is small, thin and very lightweight.


The voice volume is at a great level, making it very easy to hear over your car radio.

If you are new to the GPS world, and want a great device at a superlow price, then the Magellan RoadMate 1400 is just the right unit for you. It is easy to learn to use and and will navigate you quickly and accurately to your destination of choice.

The Magellan RoadMate 1400 is efficient and not complicated. The screen is crisp and easy to read and the voice will repeat the directions if you need to hear them again.

The Magellan RoadMate 1400 is a solid, reliable and easy to use navigator.

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