Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Topo.com goes away, takes SuperQuads with it

January 30, 2012 by  
Filed under Featured, Handheld/Sport, Magellan handheld GPS

National Geographic All Trails

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 desktop software will continue to work, although it is unclear if new updates will be forthcoming or not. This [...]

Magellan eXplorist and Triton lines get aerial imagery

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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

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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 [...]

Magellan Triton custom maps

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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

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The Magellan Triton 1500 is one of a new series of handheld GPS receivers from Magellan that can display USGS topo maps (raster imagery) from National Geographic. I’ve had the unit for over six weeks now and have put it through its paces.

Magellan Triton 1500 – First impressions

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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 [...]

Hands on with the Magellan Triton 2000

October 16, 2007 by  
Filed under Hardware, Magellan

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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 [...]

Magellan Triton series boasts touch-screen, camera and more

August 7, 2007 by  
Filed under Hardware, Magellan

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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, [...]