Magellan Triton 1500

353 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 353 reviews of Magellan Triton 1500. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and maps. The performance and price also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan Triton 1500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 322 user reviews of Magellan Triton 1500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and maps are overall positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Magellan Triton 1500 review

The Magellan Triton 1500 is one of a new series of handheld GPS receivers from Magellan that can display USGS topo maps (raster imagery) from National Geographic. I've had the unit for over six weeks now and have put it through its paces.

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

What a waste of money

Magellan, need serious software redesign. They need to get it right, if not they will loose a large following.

Every thing is great about this unit (Camera, nice touch display, nice screen, cool unit, etc...), Alas only on paper and and if it worked/works

Nothing works fine on this unit. The buttons are clumsy, press multiple times to get them to do something, the touch response is very slow, and the software is horrible ; Nothings seems to work as described, the system locks, hangs, and simply dies...

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Waste of materials and $$$

Makes Ferdinand wish he had never left Portugal.

After 7 months of trying to use this thing, I have found nothing good to say about it. The only perk was the NG software that I had to buy to try to use this piece was ok. Little pricey. But I have used the NG software are few times to print maps and...

In a nutshell, the unit is overpriced with bad software and is overall useless. The biggest con is Magellan. Why would they waste the time and effort to put out such a terrible product. Throw it out and us a compass.

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

MAGELLAN 1500 2.7" GPS 2.7" GPS Navigation

Bottom line: Unless you have a masochistic need to spend money on things that will make you waste hour after hour of your precious and limited time on this wonderful world you would rather be hiking and exploring, don't buy this product.

If this was about $250 cheaper it would be a good basic hand held GPS for giving your coordinates, velocity and heading.

The advanced functionality for which I bought this was completely dysfunctional:

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Missing Parts & Software Errors

I have sent this product back. It is not worth the money with all of the software and firmware bugs in it, especially after only 1 day's worth of use.

Used the item for a few hours to go geocaching by manually typing in the coordinates. Tried adding a recording to a waypoint, but the program would error out. The VantagePoint software that comes with it also was very buggy and kept crashing on me when...

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Don't get lost in the woods without a Magellan Triton 2000. ”

Magellan Triton is an off road GPS for people who like to go out into nature. Me and my wife love waterfalls and this thing will show the way there and the way back. Even cooler that it has a built in digital camera voice recorder and flashlight. Even...

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

magellan Triton 1500

are you a outdoor adventurer ? you are need this! WIth 2.7" touchscreen color display, simple menus, instant access buttons, intuitive keypad and crystal clear graphics let you navigate without the need for a Proffesional!! Menu voice recorder with...

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Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Be a triton

Magellan Triton 1500 is a good product! Why did i say that? There is a flash light function that can help you out if you are the very out goign kind of person. Like if you go for camping and usually in the woods, there are not much lighting, you can...

portable and water proof

not yet

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

worth a lot to be sorry

You can use the voice recorder and flashlight in emergency case so easily since it can be navigated right away without difficulties. * It is rugged and waterproof (IPX-7) - Coolest feature since you can go into the waters without any frets. It is...

imply all you need right

N/A

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Bomdd

Good I love ... Is a great product advise everyone who is reading this to buy because this product is worth a lot to be sorry because I already know you and know this product and almost perfect and not so perfect Why has my picture xD ok ok ok ok I...

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Nada

Nov, 2008

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