Late last week I received an email from National Geographic Maps, informing me that their Topo.com website would be discontinued in 30 days, as they transtion to a new partnership with AllTrails.com. The National Geographic Topo
Topo.com goes away, takes SuperQuads with it
January 30, 2012 By 6 Comments
Magellan eXplorist and Triton lines get aerial imagery
August 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Magellan has rolled out a new aerial imagery subscription program for their eXplorist and Triton lines. Like the DeLorme and Garmin services, this one will utilize DigitalGlobe imagery and runs $29.99 per year.
Magellan rolls out new firmware for Triton series
July 21, 2009 By 6 Comments
Magellan announced new firmware today for their Triton series, and a new version of VantagePoint as well. It looks like their acquisition by MiTAC has infused the company with some much needed energy. I’ve been very impressed with the improvements made to their latest auto units and have been hoping they would ramp things up on the handheld side too.
The Triton line has already seen some recent firmware updates, and it appears that these are forthcoming, adding to the improvements previously made. A discussion thread has been started on TritonForum.com.
Read on for the full news release…
Magellan Triton custom maps
October 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
There’s been a lot of progress recently on making custom maps for the Magellan Triton series. For any of you with these handhelds, here are some resources to check out…
Magellan Triton 1500 review
January 24, 2008 By 12 Comments
The Magellan Triton 1500
Magellan Triton 1500 – First impressions
December 17, 2007 By 47 Comments
UPDATE: Read my Magellan Triton 1500 review.
I’ve had a few days to try my new Magellan Triton 1500 and have decided to post some initial impressions, since a full review isn’t likely till after the holidays.
Cable snafu
After a stumbling introduction, Magellan seems to be going the extra mile to assist folks who received units without cables (short of moving their tech support back to the U.S.!). If you were one of the unlucky recipients of a Triton 1500 sans cable, email me at rich at makeyourownmaps dot com and I’ll try to put you in touch with someone who can help.
Hardware
The Triton 1500 fits nicely in my hand and feels solid. I like the touch screen and am finding it relatively easy to move back and forth between it and the button controls. I am not finding it necessary to use the stylus that often.
The buttons are stiff, and will take a little getting used to. They are backlit, which is a nice feature. One of the worst things I can say about the hardware at this point is that the screen isn’t that bright. You have to hold it at the proper angle to view it in sunlight, and even then it is difficult. It is nowhere near as bright as my Garmin 60CSx. I’m assuming that Magellan made compromises here to save some money and to be able to bring the unit to market at a lower price point.
Hands on with the Magellan Triton 2000
October 16, 2007 By 2 Comments
UPDATE: Read my Magellan Triton 1500 review.
GpsPasSion got some quality time with the upcoming Magellan Triton 2000 and has posted pictures for all to see. They are reporting exceptionally fast map scrolling and zooming, which may help account for the short (AA) battery life being reported. From the images, we can tell that the Tritons will use a Windows CE platform, opening the door to all sorts of user hacks. It also appears that the device may use an old style Magellan to USB connector, rather than a mini-USB.
Magellan Triton series boasts touch-screen, camera and more
August 7, 2007 By 3 Comments
UPDATE: Read my more detailed preview of the entire Magellan Triton lineup.
UPDATE: Read my Magellan Triton 1500 review.
Magellan has just announced a new handheld GPS line, the Triton series. The top of the line Magellan Triton 2000 incorporates a color touch-screen, 2 megapixel camera, LED flashlight, tri-axial compass, SiRFstar III chipset, electronic compass, altimeter, microphone, speaker, and the ability to upload National Geographic TOPO! maps.
It appears from the latter that the unit will be able to handle raster imagery. The Magellan spec sheet says it is “compatible with a large range of Magellan and third-party maps,” so maybe they will open the door to other providers and the use of aerial photos.
The Triton 2000, retailing for $499, is expected to be available in North America in September and in Europe in October.
Other units in the series include the following:
- Triton 1500
- Triton 500
- Triton 400
- Triton 300
- Triton 200
I’ll be posting more details as soon as possible.
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