Now let’s cover the new Magellan Triton series of handheld GPS units. The new Triton series were announced yesterday and are a new line of rugged, handheld navigational devices designed with a new user interface flow and on-screen graphics. Magellan claims these new features will make the devices even easier to use than ever before. Features of the new Triton series include:

• Full color touch screen controls
• Ability to record and attach audio to waypoint files
• Built in 2 megapixel digital camera
• Digital compass
• Barometer
• Built-in LED flashlight
• IPX-7 rated and water submersible
• The first outdoor handheld series to offer users access to downloadable National Geographic topographic maps
• First Magellan handheld GPS to feature new free map and content management application called VantagePoint. VantagePoint will allow Triton users to download additional maps onto their devices as well as upload stored treks, waypoints, and other recorded media to the PC.

Magellan will be donating a portion of their Triton sales proceeds through December 31st, to the National Park Foundation too!

The new Triton models are as follows:

Triton 2000

• Built in base maps
• New redesigned UI
• 2.7 inch QVGA touch screen
• Built in 2 megapixel digital camera
• SD card slot
• electronic compass and barometer
• speaker/microphone
• Flashlight
• Uploadable maps  using VantagePoint software
• Pointer and compass screen
• Waterproof to IPX-7 standards
• Retail for $499

Triton 1500

• 2.7 inch QVGA color screen
• built in base maps
• SD card slot
• Speaker and microphone
• Flashlight
• Waterproof to IPX-7 design
• Uploadable maps using VantagePoint software
• Ideal for sportsmen
• Retail for $399

Triton 500

• 2.2 inch QVGA color screen
• built in base maps
• SD card slot
• Waterproof to IPX-7 design
• Pointer and compass screen
• Uploadable maps using VantagePoint software
• 10MB of memory for map storage
• Retail for $249

Triton 400

• 2.2 inch QVGA color screen
• SD card slot
• built in base maps
• Waterproof to IPX-7 design
• Pointer and compass screen
• Uploadable maps using VantagePoint software
• 10MB of memory for map storage
• Retail for $199

Triton 300

• 2.2 inch QVGA color screen
• built in base maps
• Waterproof to IPX-7 design
• Pointer and compass screen
• Uploadable maps using VantagePoint software
• 10MB of memory for map storage
• Retail for $149

Triton 200

• Base model in the series
• 2.2 inch QVGA color screen
• built in base maps
• waterproof to IPX-7 design
• Pointer and compass screen
• Runs on 2 AA batteries
• Retail for $129

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