Magellan Triton 500 - GPS navigator - hiking 2.2"

from HikerStL

The Magellan Triton series might be for some but I just wanted a basic gps with trails which this unit didn't have so I purchased the Topo USA database thinking info would improve but was disappointed. Unit with database cost $335 which I felt was over priced for what the unit provided.

from Golfer27

Unable to load maps and electronic compass never calibrated and would point in all directions. This thing is useless unless you just want to create a landmark and then return to it. It might work for that.

from AncientIrmese

Trying to get this gps to work is very complicated. The user manuel is very elementary with little detail in how to set-up and use this device. There is practically no instructions on downloading additional maps and upgrades to maps, as a result, when attempting to download a map upgrade, I compl...

from hunter60

Do Not Buy!!! I uploaded the new version of software and it froze up, I had to send back in for a new one, two weeks later I still have not received a new gps. Magellan has had my gps longer then I have. I have called them a number of times with no answers on when I will receive my replacement. A...

from GPSaddict

Hardware seems good, but the CD manual is not adequate. For instance, down loading NG TOPO states maps to SD memory isn't covered. 2,4,8 or 16GB modules, of SD or SDHC is not covered. I've only had this unit for a few weeks now, and I have managed to get it up and working by "trial and error". I ...