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Magellan Meridian Marine

Magellan Meridian Marine
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alaScore 70

25 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Magellan Meridian Marine. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the screen and durability are generally positive. The memory and performance also get good comments, but there are some less positive opinions about the reliability and maps.

usability, performance, memory, durability, screen

size, price, maps, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan Meridian Marine is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Magellan Meridian Marine

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Magellan Meridian Marine from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the memory and durability. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the price and size.

usability, performance, durability, memory

size, price

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Magellan Meridian Handheld GPS

 

The only GPS I have ever owned but right from the start it was an impressive piece of kit.

Barometric info is ideal. Altitude gain and loss useful. Extremely accurate

As with all other submissions it chews up batteries like there is no tomorrow

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Poor quality control in manufacturing

 

I purchased a Meridian Marine two years ago. In the first season, the unit had an intermittent problem with the battery power supply. I returned the unit to the dealer, who sent it away to be repaired.

nice display, easy to use

No USB support. Too many breakdowns. Not reliable. Charts are too limited

May, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Magellan Meridian Marine GPS

 

This unit is amazing. I loaded into the GPS, the BlueNav CD for Puget Sound area (Seattle, WA) and it shows incredible detail of underwater hazards, coastline and lots of port information like fuel, water, first aid locations. Only one map can be used...

Great for marine use. 8-10 hour battery life with no backlight

Only one map can be used at a time. B/W screen

Oct, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Platinum Edition Worth The Investment

 

This is the third handheld GPS that I've had the pleasure to own and I would certainly rank this unit at the top of pack. With the inclusion of the 3 Axis compass and the top notch ease of use and completely customizable user pages, temperature and...

3 Axis Compass, Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Huge Base Map, Completely Customizable

Battery Drain medium to high, Serial rather than USB P.C. connectivity kit included

Jan, 2004
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Best GPS I have owned,and I have owned 6

 

I bought the Magellan Meridian Gold and I had problems with the backlight so I called Tech Support and they sent me another Meridian Gold. To make a long story a little shorter I had 3 Meridian Gold GPS units, all with bad backlights, So I asked if...

This GPS is GREAT!!!! has everything I need

It doesn't drive my car or pay for dinner

Dec, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Magellan would not get lost with this!

 

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...

Nice looks, pretty easy to use, light weight, waterproof

Getting the hang of it takes a while

Jul, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

A good workhorse with flexibility

 

I purchased this GPS to help me navigate while on a 15,000 km North American road trip. I am also a sailor, so was looking for a GPS that would work for on water navigation as well.

Lots of functions, fits nicely in the hand

Uses a lot of battery power. Canadian maps are expensive

Jun, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Best handheld receiver I've tried!

 

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

Expandable memory! Good size. Light weight. Large backlit screen. Electronic compass

Eats batteries. Electronic compass needs re-calibration after changing batteries

May, 2003
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