Magellan Triton 500 GPS
This new Magellan 500 so amazingly easy to use and it reinvents handeld GPS system. It comes with full-color display, SD-card compatibility, fast signal acquisition, signal lock and precision positioning. The menus are simple and easy to use and scroll pad control makes the navigation system fun and easy. The 2.2” full color display shows your maps and navigation information in crisp and bright colors and graphics. The SD card compatibility adds to your navigating experience. With the use of extra SD card you can add unlimited maps, routes, marine cartography and topographic maps to your handheld. It is the first handheld to offer you compatibility with National geographic TOPO series.
It comes with Vantage Point software which allows easy management of maps, user generated content, updates and upgrades your PC. With the help of this software you can save maps, routes and trips and can access them later when you want. It is the best GPS for precision positioning. It comes integrated with a high sensitivity antenna which provides reliable signal strength in bad weather and woods. It is rugged and water proof and can withstand water immersion for 30 minutes making it a useful system for those outdoor adventures. It comes with an electronic compass and a barometer to enhance your adventure. It is priced at $199.99.
Specifications
PHYSICAL
| Case | Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal, IPX-7 |
| Pre-Loaded Maps | Built-in basemap of Contiguous U.S., Alaska, Canada and Worldwide Geographic Boundaries |
| Size | 4.65″ x 2.16″ x 1.22″ |
| Weight | 6.6 oz (187.1 g) – w/ battery |
| Screen Size | 2.2″ (5.59cm) diagonal, QVGA (240 x 320) resolution, LED backlit |
| SD RAM | SD Card |
| Memory available for map storage | Secure Digital (SD) Card |
| Antenna Type | Built-in multidirectional patch |
| Keypad | Nine direct-access keys |
| Operating Range | 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) |
PERFORMANCE
| GPS | SiRF Star III™ 20 channels, WAAS/EGNOS |
| Acquisition Time | Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes |
| Update Rate | Once per second |
| GPS Accuracy | 3 to 5 meters (10 – 16 feet) – WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) – GPS only |
| Languages | English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese. |
| Coordinate Systems | Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, Indian, Dutch. |
POWER
| Source | Two AA Batteries (not included) |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |