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Magellan Triton GPS
On Mar 22, 1:56*pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 3:45*pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 12:04*pm, Loogypicker wrote: On Mar 22, 1:35*pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 11:27*am, "mmc" wrote: "Loogypicker" wrote in message ... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote: 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... ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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? But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box! Thanks! |
Magellan Triton GPS
Tim wrote:
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...and-then-some/ If you want to mark spots on the water to visit later they are great. There are invaluable for ocean excursions. I'm a Garmin fan myself. I like their features and their service. |
Magellan Triton GPS
Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, wrote: 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...equestid=29012 My hand-held GPS is the same and I love it. For Tim: You can add their BlueCharts and it will show the water depth with good accuracy. It's not cheap so figure it into the package if that's the way you want to go. |
Magellan Triton GPS
mmc wrote:
wrote in message ... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, wrote: 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...equestid=29012 ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units? They are two different units with different purposes. My wife had a Legend on her bicycle. It has basic maps, average speed, miles traveled, etc. The Garmin car units all have POI as far as I know. That's pretty common these days. |
Magellan Triton GPS
Tim wrote:
On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, wrote: On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, wrote: On Mar 22, 11:27 am, wrote: wrote in message .... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, wrote: 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.... ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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? But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 best. |
Magellan Triton GPS
On Mar 22, 7:01*pm, Larry wrote:
Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, *wrote: On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, *wrote: On Mar 22, 11:27 am, *wrote: *wrote in message ..... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, *wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, *wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, *wrote: 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..... ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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? But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 best. I didn't know all that. Thanks Larry. |
Magellan Triton GPS
On Mar 22, 8:01*pm, Larry wrote:
Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, *wrote: On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, *wrote: On Mar 22, 11:27 am, *wrote: *wrote in message ..... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, *wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, *wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, *wrote: 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..... ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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? But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 best.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - My car unit has a Micro SD chip, I can buy bluecharts for it. |
Magellan Triton GPS
"Tim" wrote in message ... On Mar 22, 1:56 pm, Loogypicker wrote: On Mar 22, 3:45 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, Loogypicker wrote: On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 11:27 am, "mmc" wrote: "Loogypicker" wrote in message ... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote: 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... ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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? But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box! Thanks! -------- That sounds better than the Tom Tom I bought. And only $10 more. |
Magellan Triton GPS
I am Tosk wrote:
In article m, says... "Tim" wrote in message ... On Mar 22, 1:56 pm, Loogypicker wrote: On Mar 22, 3:45 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, Loogypicker wrote: On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 22, 11:27 am, "mmc" wrote: "Loogypicker" wrote in message ... On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote: On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote: On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote: 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... ---------- 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. My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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? But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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 speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - 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?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box! Thanks! -------- That sounds better than the Tom Tom I bought. And only $10 more. Tom Tom sucks... I have one and it always gives me different directions and longer routes than my buddies Magellean every time we ride together to new race tracks. One of the buildings we frequent is on Day hill road. The Tom Tom, takes me off the highway, and right across day hill road. Ten minutes later after a loop, I end up about a half mile up from where I crossed. Granted it is two one way roads, the the crossovers are every few hundred yards.. I hate it. Scotty My Garmin has different modes like pedestrian, car, truck, etc. I had forgotton to switch modes after using it in pedestrian mode. The resulting directions were quite strange. Check your unit. It might be set wrong. |
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