Comments on: Magellan Triton 2000

By: Cass

Cass — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:05:38 +0000

Definitely the Magellan. Maybe the interface software in NG Topo. I use the Topo software all the time for geocaching, hiking, kayaking. Never, ever had a system issue with it other than when I used to have the Triton. Zero problems. And I have been using the software since before NG bought them.

Save yourself some time and lots of headache. Return the unit! There is a rumor that Magellan is coming out with a new Explorist model. It looks like they are not extending the Triton line. Still, I would look hard at the Delorme PN series if you want a serious GPS tool with mapping.

(No, I do not work for Delorme.)

By: Ian Lauder

Ian Lauder — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:16:09 +0000

I figured since it was 2010 I’d take the chance and get the Triton 2000 hoping enough updates would have come out to counter the negative reviews. Using a new Triton with all updated software and firmware, all updated versions of 3 different Nat Geo TOPO products and Windows 7.

1) TOPO Explorer is buggy as hell, the interface keeps crashing, and after it says it connects to the Triton, it locks up exporting the maps.

2) TOPO National Parks software can’t even connect to the Triton as its not in the menu.

3) TOPO! Was able to transfer a route to the gps, but it locked up transferring the maps.

Not sure if this is a Triton problem or Nat Geos software at fault, but as far as being marketed as a package that works together, I can’t get anywhere with it.

I’ll give Magellan and Nat Geo a chance to answer all the support emails, otherwise its going back.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:29:23 +0000

Asa.
Wish I could help you with that, but the things are inherently unreliable. I don’t know why; poor quality control maybe. If you start at the top of this thread and read down at least 85% of comments are negative. That, to me, is is too much to ignore.In my opinion, Magellan dumped the Triton series on the market without making sure the things would work properly. That is just MY OPINION, of course.
I do a lot of hunting and hiking in the back country and I always carry a good old compass as backup so I don’t have to completly rely on GPS. But as I stated before, I sure as heck wouldn’t risk my safety on this unit. Good luck Asa, and take care. Wayne.

By: asa

asa — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:58:14 +0000

thank you wayne, i havnt time to return it and get an other gps, it’s purchased for topo works, the grids of coordinates system are not complete and user grid does not work?

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:03:39 +0000

Return the unit and get your money back. Buy something from Garmin or Lowrance.
I fought these problems with my Triton 2000 for months and couldn’t get it to work properly. Even after latest downloads and updates. Finaly returned it to place it was purchased and had my money returned.
Not a unit I would risk my safety on. Too bad. I thought it had some potential.
I guess that’s why it was on sale for less than half price. (approx. $130.00 Canadian )

By: asa

asa — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:34:26 +0000

hello everyone,
i bought a triton 2000 with firmeware 1.46, and i didnt find grid for morocco only merch datum displaying location in degree,,, anyone help me find how to solve this problem, i need to implement grid for 3 zones lambert coordinates for morocco this is essentiel
did upgride to last version solve this problème, and how to do?
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By: Syd

Syd — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:55:16 +0000

Is anyone having problems with the latest version of Magellan’s Vantage Point loading? I’m getting the splash screen, then a message saying Vantage Point has encountered an error and must close. I’m using Windows XP, have encountered this problem on a desktop and two laptops. Unable to run Vantage Point.
Thanks,
Syd

By: John

John — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:01 +0000

Just looking for input.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:39:25 +0000

Just updated to the 1.71 firmware. BIG improvement – much more responsive and lots of nice added features. Added information screens and the ability to turn the screens on and off – these two features alone bring it up to par with my Magellan 315 GPS that still works! Finally, it works the way I expected Magellan to work. (I also have a Garmin Legend eTrex in my stable of GPSs).

For all those that have given up on the T2000, try it again with the new firmware. I did use the T2000 all summer traveling through Scotland with the previous firmware, with acceptable usability and excellent accuracy and reception.

By: Gary W Breisch

Gary W Breisch — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:13:44 +0000

I gave up on mine and use the old simple one till I can afford a different one.