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OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.


http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...


After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.


Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?


If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid.....


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I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
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Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit, but
how much is over kill?


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I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!


http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers.....


I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
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I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?

The marine and car units are really not interchangeable. While one may
have some minor features that cover the other, a dedicated GPS is always
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My car unit has a Micro SD chip, I can buy bluecharts for it.

That's fine if it can handle some water - it probably isn't. The marine
units are fine in the rain or even with a splash of salt water.