Triton 2000 Has Some Problems
By Jungle Ghost
from Wayne, NJ on 10/26/2008
Pros:
Accurate, Large Screen, Reliable Reception
Cons:
Buggy Software, Difficult To Set Up, Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Cycling, Geocache, Geocaching, Hiking, Jogging, Search and Rescue
Describe Yourself:
Power User
How are you with directions:
Great w/Directions
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The Magellan Triton needs help. We sell this product to serious Search and Rescue personnel, paperless geocachers, mountain bikers, etc. We have to add a Emergency Repair SD card to our sales because the unit has a tendency to "hang up" and needs to have its firmware regenerated. JG
[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
By Jaffrey
from Maine on 6/14/2008
Pros:
Strong Construction
Cons:
Bulky, Complicated Controls, Short Battery Life
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Extremely bulky and heavy. Buttons stick, and are hard to use at times. Requires stylus, which is easy to lose. On the good side, it is built like a tank.
Bought this along with Nat Geo Topo software. Directions were lacking, and customer service was closed everytime I called. When I did reach them, Magellan tells you to call Nat Geo, and Nat Geo tells you to talk to Magellan. Attempted to sync topo software with this device for about 4 hours. Eventually returned and picked up Garmin Colorado which includes topo.
Camera controls are too complicated. You need to flip through menu after menu just to get to camera controls. Might as well just use you cell phone and get similar quality pics.
The idea behind this device is good, but it seems to have been rushed to production.
For the price, go with the Garmin and save the headache.
Eastern Mountain Sports Response:Of course we’re sorry to hear you were disappointed in the Triton 2000. We stand behind the gear we sell which is why we offer our Satisfaction Guarantee. If you have any questions or need any help do not hesitate to contact us in Customer Service at 888.463.6367. Regarding the Triton 2000 our GPS tech had the following helpful information…’ The Triton series of handhelds communicate with your computer via a free internet-based downloadable desktop application, VantagePoint. VantagePoint is used to organize trip, map, and waypoint information, and transfer that information to the GPS. VantagePoint also transfers software and firmware updates to the desktop application and the GPS. All GPS units and waypoint management software, regardless of brand, perform best when kept up to date by downloading the most current versions. The Triton 2000 is a solidly built, waterproof outdoor GPS with a color touchscreen and the capability to download and show National Geographic’s TOPO! maps. The camera and mic functions can be used to enhance the information about a waypoint, adding image and audio to a set of coordinates on the map.’
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