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Magellan SporTrak Color GPS

Magellan SporTrak Color GPS
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alaScore 81

46 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 reviews of Magellan SporTrak Color GPS. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the performance and design are on the whole positive. The durability and price also get good views. There are some mixed views about the screen, while the size and memory get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan SporTrak Color GPS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Magellan SporTrak Color GPS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Magellan SporTrak Color GPS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and price. The durability and screen are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative comments about the size.

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (pcmag.com)

O Brother, Where Am I

 

Don't get us wrong-we know that Magellan has a full line of less expensive, very capable handhelds-but we wanted to take a look at its newest color product. Viewable even in sunlight, its 240- by 160- pixel, 16-color high-resolution display brings...

May, 2004
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Expert review by : Davis D. Janowski, Oliver Kaven (pcmag.com)

Magellan SporTrak Color

 

Don't get us wrong—we know that Magellan has a full line of less expensive, very capable handhelds—but we wanted to take a look at its newest color product.

The SporTrak has 32MB of built-in memory, including a 9MB rudimentary base map of North America. That still leaves plenty of memory for downloading more detailed maps from any number of optional MapSend software programs (each program is $100 street)....

May, 2004
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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (cnet.com)

Magellan SporTrak Color GPS review

 

Magellan SporTrak Color GPS

Sleek design; crisp color display; lots of features; powerful receiver.

Cannot expand memory; street-level maps cost extra.

Magellan's SporTrak Color is a powerful handheld GPS device with a bright color display and a wealth of features for the outdoor enthusiast.

Apr, 2004
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Some Good Some Bad

 

Satellite reception is pretty good. I can get a signal in my house, car, and in a Boeing 737. Basic GPS position data is good as well. Under good conditions I get an estimated position error of 7 ft. Field tests have confirmed less than 10 ft. error in...

Signal reception and basic GPS position accuracy

Mapping, tech support, button ergonomics, serial interface, and screen

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Don't even consider this handheld !

 

I purchased this receiver at Costco because of the price. I shortly after purchased the Magellan Mapsend Direct Route. After loading the GPS memory full, which took almost 40 mins, I tried to locate some towns in the area I was planning to cycle that...

It floats

Screen, Map software, slow serial connection - the whole unit

Aug, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Best GPS Unit For The $.

 

I purchased the Magellan SporTrak Color GPS Receiver at Costco in December 2004 for $200. Not having owned a GPS unit before, I based my decision to purchase on cost, accuracy, screen resolution, and size. Nowhere was I able to find another color GPS...

Low cost, fully configurable, easy to use, accurate

Extra cost for detailed map data, no expandable memory, hard to read in daylight

Mar, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

SporTrak Color has it's uses

 

This is my second stint as a GPS user. I owned a map 330 (also by magellan) about 5 years ago and I enjoyed it. Recently I have been getting into hiking and wanted a good GPS unit to help me in the back 40! I knew I wasnt going to be hiking all thetime...

Lightweight Rugged construction Internal compass good hiking unit with topo reasonable

It the screen stupid

Jan, 2005
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

A good outdoors GPS with limited utility

 

I chose the SporTrak color because it meets several needs in one. My primary interest is offroad biking and hiking. Secondarily I use the unit for street navigation. Reviews of various GPS units say that the SporTrack has the best reception in the...

Good offroad reception, new lower price, lots of functionality

Poor accuracy, useless without MapSend upgrade, small memory not expandable

Aug, 2004
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good looking and smart

 

This is my first GPS unit. I did alot of research before making a purchase. I found this GPS unit to have all the features that I wanted and needed. The color screen is clear and bright, and I have to admit that this was the final deciding factor. This...

Looks good, compact and light. Can be customized. Lots of cool features. Great compass

Pre-loaded maps are weak. Eats batteries quick. Screen hard to read in bright sunlight

Apr, 2004
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

VERY NICE UNIT

 

EASY TO READ AND FOLLOW.THE BEST GPS I'VE OWNED YET.IF YOUR A FISHERMAN THIS IS THE UNIT FOR YOU.VERY ACCURATE TO THE FOOT

EVERYTHING

SCREEN COULD BE LARGER

Apr, 2004
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