Amazon.com Product Description, January 8, 2008
Magellan's new Triton series seeks to reinvent the handheld GPS by combining extreme ease of use, rugged durability, and a unique direct-upload capability for National Geographic TOPO! maps The high-end Triton 1500 and 2000 also feature the first handheld touch-screens and multimedia capabilities that can be used to accentuate geocoding.
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See More, Hear More, Capture The Moment
The Triton 2000 has a big 2.7-inch (diagonally) full-color touchscreen display, and a rich array of multimedia features. View photos and listen to MP3 files via the embedded speaker or headphone jack.
Use the integrated 2-Megapixel camera to shoot geocoded pictures in the field.
An integrated speaker and microphone let you record audio files to associate with geographic locations
Accurate Bearings
A simple-to-use, 3-axis electronic compass delivers stationary heading and bearing at any altitude—without having to be horizontal to the ground, even in uneven terrain and high altitudes. An embedded barometer tracks atmospheric pressure changes to give more accurate altitude readings and indicate changes in weather. An embedded LED flashlight helps you find your way at night.
First handheld GPS compatible with National Geographic TOPO! maps
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Use Magellan Vantage point software to add, store and manage optional maps, tracks, waypoints, routes, geocaches and other user-generated content |
Incredible Map Versatility
Pre-loaded base maps and uploadable detail maps identify major roads, rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries, and its SD card slot offers unlimited storage possibilities. Every Triton includes VantagePoint software to manage maps, view saved routes, and more.
Through an exclusive partnership with the National Geographic Society, Magellan Triton series devices are the first and only handheld GPS units configured to directly upload National Geographic’s award-winning TOPO! maps. TOPO! Maps provide five layers of the best maps available—from National Geographic Atlas maps to the most detailed USGS topographic maps. View the maps in 3D on your PC, select the map areas you want, and upload them to your Magellan Triton—the industry's easiest-to-use handheld navigation device!
Takes a Licking
Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards, the Triton 2000 defeats harsh environments; it can withstand a drop to concrete and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Easily replaceable AA batteries ensure you'll always have power when you need it most, while its integrated antenna enables clear reception—even in heavy cloud cover and deep canyons.
What's In The Box
Triton 2000 GPS receiver, USB data cable, 2 AA batteries, VantagePoint software, Quick reference guide and CD
Optional Accessories
- Bike mount
- Swivel mount
- Windshield mount
- Vehicle power adapter (12-24 watts)
- AC power adapter
- Carrying case
- NMEA cable
Product Specifications
- GPS Chipset: SiRFstarIII
- Processor: 400 MHz
- GPS accuracy: 3-5 meters
- Antenna Type: Patch
- USB: 1.1
- Internal Memory: 128 MB
- External Memory: SD card
- NMEA Output: Yes
- Product Dimensions: 5.75 inches H x 2.5 inches W x 1.13 inches D (14.6 cm H x 6.6 cm W x 2.9 cm D)
- Product Weight with Batteries: 7.9 oz (224 g)
- Screen Size: 2.7 inches diagonally (6.86 cm)
- Screen Resolution: QVGA (320 x 240)
- Battery Type: 2 x AA
- Battery Life: 10 hours
- Type of Backlight: LED
- Water Resistance: IPX-7
- User Interface: Touch screen/keypad
- Barometer: Yes
- Compass Type: Electronic 3D
- Camera: 2 Mega Pixel
Advanced Software Features
- VantagePoint: Yes
- Software Compatible: Topo Canada, Topo Mexico, U.S. Topo Basic, U.S. Topo Premium, Lakes USA; Mountain Dynamics; National Geographic TOPO!; BlueNav
- Pre-Loaded Base Maps: Contiguous 48 United States, Alaska, Canada, worldwide geographic boundaries
- Fish/Hunt times: Yes
- Sun/Moon Phases: Yes
- Vertical Profiles: Yes
- Localization Mean: MSDK
- Language Support: English (default), French
- User Grids: Yes
- Coordinate Systems: Latitude/Longitude and UTM
