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Magellan Triton reinvents handheld GPS. Amazingly easy to use, Triton 400 is perfect for the first-time GPS user. And the full-color display, SD-card compatibility, enhanced features, fast signal acquisition, reliable signal lock and precision positioning make Triton 400 an excellent choice for the advanced navigator.SD-card compatibility maximizes your navigation capability. Add an unlimited amount of marine cartography, topographic maps and other content to navigate all your outdoor adventures. Plus, Triton is the first handheld GPS to offer compatibility with National Geographic maps. These highly-detailed nation-wide topographic maps based on USGS 1:24000 series quads, offer seamless scalability with customizable multi-layer overlays and much more.The smartly designed interface with simple menus and intuitive button and scroll pad control make navigation fun and effortless. The full-color crystal clear display shows all your maps and navigation information in brilliant, easy-to-view graphics. lnstantly see all your maps, locations and saved tracks and waypoints with just a click or two. Unlike other complicated devices that require you to scroll through page after page, Triton 400 gets you to the information you want with a few keystrokes.Rugged and waterproof, your Triton 400 is built to withstand intense use, accidental impacts and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (lPX-7). lt's ready to guide you on any adventure.The advanced features are also easy to use. View the elevation profile for the trail ahead (or any route) or even the track you just traveled. See the precise time of sunrise/sunset any day of the year. Get a calculation of the best hunting and fishing time. And much more.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Severe Software Problems ...
Magellan came out with this series of Triton's with the great idea that they were the only GPS handheld manufacturer that could download USGS maps at 1:24,000 scale to a SD Disk in the unit (only models 400 and up). Their website states all the software they are compatible with. It has been a miserable failure. Thousands of these handhelds have been returned due to software and connectivity problems, which is a real shame. I personally have gone through four Triton's and have the same problem every time. It simply will not connect to my PC. The satellite signals work great even in my home and I can easily move about any region and can even take Magellan's software (called VantagePoint) and incorporate waypoints, trails, geocache's, etc. with no problem. But this is only on my PC. After literally hours (probably over ten) with support in the Philippines and Florida, I could not get anyone to resolve my connectivity problem. The computer recognized new hardware through my USB port, but when I tried to connect it, it got stuck on, "waiting to connect". My drivers were fine, so I knew it was not my PC.

This is a real tragedy for Magellan, as the idea to download USGS at a finer scale is fantastic, but it just isn't working out. The other features are fine - as good as Garmin or most manufacturers. However, I just cannot recommend this product after all the time, money and hassle I went through. Go with Garmin. You might have to settle for the pre-loaded map SD chips at a larger scale ratio, but at least you'll know where you are coming and going.