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Magellan Meridian Platinum - 2.8 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
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Magellan Meridian Platinum - 2.8 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

$349.00 1 store
  • Form Factor: Handheld
  • Map capabilities: Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards, Download maps
  • Receiver Type: 12 Channels
  • Enhanced accuracy: WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
  • Screen Size: 2.8 in.
  • GPS Type: Handheld (Outdoor)
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Magellan Meridian Platinum - 2.8 in. Handheld GPS Receiver

Magellan® Meridian® Platinum is the ultimate GPS receiver for the serious navigator, featuring a 3-axis electronic compass that provides rock steady readings regardless of how you hold the unit. A built-in barometer gives you advance notice on the weather, and an extensive, 16 MB, built-in mapping database shows your position to within 3 meters or better. Rugged, weather-proof design, large display, intuitive operation and nearly unlimited expandability make the Meridian Platinum an incomparable GPS receiver

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Magellan Meridian Platinum

byImbroke Dec 12, 2002
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros 3 Axis Electronic Compass,Barometer and Large backlit display
Cons Eats batteries but what GPS doesn't
Recommended it? Yes

The Platinum is basically the same as a Meridan Gold except it has two added features. A barometer and electronic 3 axis compass.The three axis compass is a great feature to have it allows you to tell direction without moving.You can hold the Platinum at any angle instead of vertical like most... Read full review »

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Best handheld receiver I've tried!

byorangehead911 May 10, 2003
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Expandable memory! Good size. Light weight. Large backlit screen. Electronic compass.
Cons Eats batteries. Electronic compass needs re-calibration after changing batteries.
Recommended it? Yes

My review adds facts about the electronic compass and memory, to that of the review by 'imbroke' (great review!).

How I made my decision
I had visited http://www.magellangps.com and Garmin's respective websites to compare technical features of their various devices. It came down to... Read full review »

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Magellan would not get lost with this!

bysteveandcaron Jul 24, 2003
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Nice looks, pretty easy to use, light weight, waterproof
Cons Getting the hang of it takes a while
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this online and have not had any problems yet with it. I use in mainly for GEOCACHING and hiking. This GPS is way better than most of the one's I have seen and used. Lightweight, easy to manage, after you get the hang of it, and very waterproof! My suggestion is to go onto a site that... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 980598-04

Key Features

Form Factor Handheld
Map capabilities Internal, Map cartridges / Data cards, Download maps
Receiver Type 12 Channels
Enhanced accuracy WAAS enabled, EGNOS enabled
Screen Size 2.8 in.
GPS Type Handheld (Outdoor)
Input Method Keypad

Display

Display Type Grayscale Display
Display Size 2.2 in. x 1.75 in.
Resolutions 120 x 160

Technical Features

Special Features Compass, Built-In Barometer
Included Software/Maps City Navigation Maps, North America Maps, Europe Maps
Audible Features Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm
Grids Finnish, French, German, Irish, Lat/Lon, MGRS, OSGB, Swedish, Swiss, User Grid, USNG, UTM
Marine Features Fishing Calcluator
Trip calculator Time of sunrise/sunset, Track Log

Other Features

PC Interface NMEA-0183
Antenna Quadrifilar Helix
Expansion Slot Type SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Built in memory 16 MB
Brand Magellan
Environmental Protection IPX7 Waterproof Standard, Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic

GPS System

Max. Horizontal accuracy < 23 feet
Update rate 1 per second, continuous
Accuisition Time - Initial Time 60 sec
Accuisition Time - Cold 120 sec
Enhanced position accuracy < 10 feet
Accuisition Time - Hot 15 sec
Number of routes 20
Waypoints 500

Battery

Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life Up to 14 Hours

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Dimensions

Weight 0.5 lb.
Depth 1.2 in.
Height 6.5 in.
Width 2.9 in.

Miscellaneous

Family Line Magellan Meridian
UPC 763357108729
Product ID 109004
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