magellan gps 300

ARE MAGELLAN GPS DEVICES BETTER OR GARMIN ?

All GPS's will work everywhere. However the base map loaded on the GPS is usually dependant on where you bought it. Most GPS from America will have a base Americas map with high level roads etc. Without a good base map for your area your GPS is not going to be very useful as you wont be able to glance at it and know where you are in relation to ground fatures. You can of course add your own user waypoints if you know the co-ordinates. You can also purchase other base maps and load them on your GPS but they are quite expensive.
I have owned a Magellan and now plan on getting a Garmin, though the Magellan was quite good. My only reason is that Garmin offer better features for aviation.

2007-02-14 22:17:23 by enSYS

The Magellan GPS 300

Where do I get maps for the Magellan Triton 300 handheld GPS? Are there any free maps out there?
Im not looking for turn by turn. I wanted this unit for a hiking novelty toy..

There aren't any free maps for the Triton. You can use Magellan's DirectRoute and topo maps. However, the Triton does not yet support turn-by-turn directions. In all seriousness, the Triton is a real dog of a GPS receiver. Return it if you can. It has a lot of bugs, and Magellan has horrible customer service and is very slow to fix these problems with firmware updates.

2008-07-24 17:03:44 by Michael T

Price: $39.95

Easily View Your GPS While Driving
Weighted anti-skid base contours to your dash on uneven and textured surfaces
Padded case protects your GPS when not in use
A portable, stow-able, anti-theft mounting solution--keep your device out of view
One-year warranty

I’d like to buy a handheld GPS and I have doubts about this models. Which has the best technical support? And about downloads of maps of the world? Thank you for your help.

In this price range around $150, I would go with the Garmin eTrex Venture. It has a color screen, longer battery life and more memory than the Magellan. The maps are equivalent and Garmin has been good to me with technical support.

2008-08-22 04:33:07 by John Cambridge

Price: $199.99

Extremely rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards
AA batteries provide a readily available power source
Pre-loaded base maps and compatible third-party maps identify major rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries
2.2" (5.59 cm) full-color display delivers vivid imagery in the field.
SiRFstarIII¿ delivers the fastest GPS position acquisition in the industry

My question is, if it doesn't work for streets, how will it work for camping? Will I be able to use it anywhere but the back country? Should I invest in a better one, or get this one just for camping? Would a normal one work for the back country too??

THANKS, here's the posted inf:

MAGELLAN GPS 300 "SATELLITE NAVIGATOR"
....Includes manual and original box
....Portable, hand-held
....Tracks 12 satellites
....24 hour batt life on 2 aa batteries
....Waterproof
....Mark your route with up to 100 stored positions.
....Keeps a turn by turn record of your track in and out.
....Great for geocaching, hunting, hiking and exploring -- even fishing in remote areas.
....DOES NOT HAVE ROAD/STREET MAP CAPABILITIES.

Although Magellan makes many good GPS units Garmin is by far the best in technology and for the same money. I went through the same dilemma you did when I first purchased a handheld. My suggestion is the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSX. It has everything you seem to be looking for. I use http://www.gpsunitsandaccessories.com/ for my gps needs, they are reasonably priced and have always provided good service. They will also help you if you have more questions concerning a purchase. Best wishes on your gps adventures.

2009-02-22 09:29:39 by studfinder

I have a Magellan 300 and whenever i enter coordinates in it they are always off by about 16/17 miles in the SE direction. I input the coordinates right and everything is fine. What am i/the gps doing wrong?

P.S. And it says i have full satellite reception.

Maybe it was programed into your device because consumer GPS devices are not 100% accurate as to your location, this I think, not being an expert

2009-07-04 20:10:56 by mavsoxhawks