magellan handheld gps

My husband has a Magellan handheld GPS. He is having trouble getting suitable map software for motorbike riding in the Victorian State Forrest. He needs to have bush tracks, creeks, rivers and location of mountains etc. Any ideas of where to look would be great.
We don't mind buying it.

I take it you don't want to buy the software? The 'Discover Aus Streets and Tracks" is very good, but unfortunately only a few cents short of $400.

http://www.nextdestination.com.au/Pages/ Products.aspx?BrandId=13

2007-02-21 02:46:45 by Ripplediane

Magellan Triton reinvents handheld GPS. Amazingly easy to use, Triton 500 is perfect for the first-time GPS user. And the full-color display, SD ...

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

Price: $199.99

Rugged IPX-7 waterproof GPS receiver with 2.2-inch, sunlight-readable color screen and high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS
18 hours of battery life and power-saving features let you go strong for an entire day without stopping to replace the batteries
Includes a detailed road network, water features, urban and rural land use, and a realistic shaded relief background
Paperless geocaching lets you download and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache, as well as view, search, and filter on the device
Easy operation with simple main menu, intuitive contextual menus, and vibrant graphics--ready to use right out of the box

Do I HAVE to buy a map? And also, are they worldwide usable?

I prefer Garmin over Magellan (but this is like the old which is better? Chevy or Ford? debate)

I use the Garmin iQue 3600(from eBay) the map CD comes with it but you need to buy a SD card to put the maps on--I recommend a 2 GB SD card (that way you have room for music and mp3 songs).

My maps are for the US. You can buy maps for Europe. Not sure about other continents. I would encourage you check out Garmin and Magellan websites to look at their maps.

2007-04-10 10:26:55 by Me

Price: $349.99

3.0" Touch Screen and Button Controls give you the best of both worlds combining the user friendliness of a touch screen with the reliability of two customizable hard buttons.
World Edition Pre-Loaded Map
Rugged and waterproof, the eXplorist combines high sensitivity GPS reception with aesthetic mapping and accurate navigation.
Integrated 3.2 mega-pixel camera, microphone, and speaker enables outdoor enthusiasts to record geo-referenced images and voice notes.

I am looking into buying a relatively cheap handheld gps for geocaching, boating, hiking, and hunting. If i get a magellan it will either be the explorist 210 or the 500le if i go with garmin it will be the etrex legend, or the etrex legend hcx. What do you guys think?

Garmin for sure. I have an etrex legend myself and love it.

I have had a couple friends who owned magellan's and the cases broke. Although they were still on warranty, magellan would not honour it.

2008-02-26 08:59:47 by madfish64

I was thinking about getting a handheld magellan or garmin gps. I do a lot of backpacking and I wanted to get one but at the same time can I use it in the car. Will it show streets and can I put an address to get to and from and it gives directions just like a car gps. obviously i dont know much about these but could anyone help me out by answering this question. Thanks

Of course they could

2008-01-09 04:32:29 by Josh