Re: New line of Magellan GPS units -the Tritons

[BlackBrownDog]

Lots of new bells and whistles with the camera and the flashlight...but does it have something comparable to the SiRF antenna of Garmin?

Also...Where's the crank?

[yogi57]

Why don't you buy one and tell how it works.

[Mr.BBD]

Triton is designed for precision navigation, offering the fastest GPS positioning acquisition in the industry with the SiRFstarIIIâ„¢ chipset. An integrated high-sensitivity antenna provides reliable signal reception even in heavy cloud cover, canyons or deep woods. Built-in signal augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) provides 3-meter accuracy.

[GizmoGuy411]

Good to see another major player in the market adopt the SiRFstarIII chipset.

It will now be interesting to see how this new line of GPS units compare the the Garmin "x" line.

I raised an eyebrow over the flashlight and voice recorder features of the Triton 2000, but the touchscreen sounds like a great idea. I wonder how well it works with gloves on?

The camera will ge great for geocachers too, except when a cache requirement calls for the GPS unit itself to be in the picture.

If you click on the larger image of the 2000 you will also be happy to see a "Go to Geocache" icon prominently displayed.

I think Grizz and Yogi should each get a Triton 2000 so we can all test it out!

I wonder how long before the GPSr dealers have a side-by-side comparison of them to the Garmin "x" series?

[yogi57]

If I get one it would be the mid range one. I wouldn't want all the bells & whistles

[Mr.BBD]

Maybe McComb Ref can get the one with the whistle.