On Mar 22, 1:56*pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 3:45*pm, Tim wrote:





On Mar 22, 12:04*pm, Loogypicker wrote:

On Mar 22, 1:35*pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 22, 11:27*am, "mmc" wrote:

"Loogypicker" wrote in message

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On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote:

OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...

After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid...

----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit, but
how much is over kill?

But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers...

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps
for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box!

Thanks!

Tim wrote:
OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...and-then-some/

If you want to mark spots on the water to visit later they are great.
There are invaluable for ocean excursions. I'm a Garmin fan myself. I
like their features and their service.

Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, wrote:


On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, wrote:


OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.


http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics....


After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...equestid=29012


My hand-held GPS is the same and I love it.

For Tim: You can add their BlueCharts and it will show the water depth
with good accuracy. It's not cheap so figure it into the package if
that's the way you want to go.

mmc wrote:
wrote in message
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On Mar 22, 10:20 am, wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, wrote:


On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, wrote:


OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.


http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...


After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...equestid=29012

----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?



They are two different units with different purposes. My wife had a
Legend on her bicycle. It has basic maps, average speed, miles
traveled, etc. The Garmin car units all have POI as far as I know.
That's pretty common these days.

Tim wrote:
On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, wrote:

On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, wrote:






On Mar 22, 11:27 am, wrote:


wrote in message


....
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, wrote:


On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, wrote:


On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, wrote:


OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.


http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...


After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.


Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?


If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid....


----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit, but
how much is over kill?


But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -

I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers....

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?

The marine and car units are really not interchangeable. While one may
have some minor features that cover the other, a dedicated GPS is always
best.

On Mar 22, 7:01*pm, Larry wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, *wrote:

On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, *wrote:

On Mar 22, 11:27 am, *wrote:

*wrote in message

.....
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, *wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, *wrote:

On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, *wrote:

OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...

After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid.....

----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit, but
how much is over kill?

But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers.....

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?

The marine and car units are really not interchangeable. *While one may
have some minor features that cover the other, a dedicated GPS is always
best.

I didn't know all that.

Thanks Larry.

On Mar 22, 8:01*pm, Larry wrote:
Tim wrote:
On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, *wrote:

On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, *wrote:

On Mar 22, 11:27 am, *wrote:

*wrote in message

.....
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, *wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, *wrote:

On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, *wrote:

OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...

After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid.....

----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit, but
how much is over kill?

But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers.....

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?

The marine and car units are really not interchangeable. *While one may
have some minor features that cover the other, a dedicated GPS is always
best.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

My car unit has a Micro SD chip, I can buy bluecharts for it.

"Tim" wrote in message
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On Mar 22, 1:56 pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 3:45 pm, Tim wrote:





On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, Loogypicker wrote:

On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 22, 11:27 am, "mmc" wrote:

"Loogypicker" wrote in message

...
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote:

OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came
across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone
has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are
waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...

After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion
forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really
dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless
there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't
already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because
what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are
actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on
what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid...

----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the
features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I
can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I
go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise
like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within
walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina
close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide
quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit,
but
how much is over kill?

But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers...

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps
for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box!

Thanks!
--------
That sounds better than the Tom Tom I bought. And only $10 more.

In article m,
says...

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Mar 22, 1:56 pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 3:45 pm, Tim wrote:





On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, Loogypicker wrote:

On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 22, 11:27 am, "mmc" wrote:

"Loogypicker" wrote in message

...
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote:

On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote:

OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came
across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone
has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are
waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.

http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...

After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion
forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really
dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless
there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't
already
have.

Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because
what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are
actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on
what
model to get?

If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid...

----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the
features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I
can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I
go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise
like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within
walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina
close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide
quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit,
but
how much is over kill?

But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers...

I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps
for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box!

Thanks!
--------
That sounds better than the Tom Tom I bought. And only $10 more.

Tom Tom sucks... I have one and it always gives me different directions
and longer routes than my buddies Magellean every time we ride together
to new race tracks. One of the buildings we frequent is on Day hill
road. The Tom Tom, takes me off the highway, and right across day hill
road. Ten minutes later after a loop, I end up about a half mile up from
where I crossed. Granted it is two one way roads, the the crossovers are
every few hundred yards.. I hate it.

Scotty

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For a great time, go here first... http://tinyurl.com/ygqxs5v

I am Tosk wrote:
In article m,
says...
"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Mar 22, 1:56 pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 3:45 pm, Tim wrote:





On Mar 22, 12:04 pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Mar 22, 1:35 pm, Tim wrote:
On Mar 22, 11:27 am, "mmc" wrote:
"Loogypicker" wrote in message
...
On Mar 22, 10:20 am, Tim wrote:
On Mar 21, 6:24 pm, Tim wrote:
On Mar 21, 4:44 pm, Tim wrote:
OK, While the wife was shopping this afternoon, I came
across the
Magellan Tritons, and wondered what they do and if anyone
has had much
experience with them. I like the idea that they are
waterproof, but
am wondering if I actually have a need for one.
http://www.gpsmaniac.com/2009/04/mag...ver-the-basics...
After looking around a bit, and hitting up some discussion
forums, I
guess I don't. The wife has a Garmin, if need be, and I really
dont'
see anything with the Triton that I can't live without. Unless
there's
some special 'marine' edition that the cheap garmin doesn't
already
have.
Well, I'm still considering getting a better Garmin, because
what I've
come to understand is that they have better chartage, and are
actually
a leader in the industry. So, anyone have any suggestions on
what
model to get?
If it's a handheld that you're looking for, I have this one:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...jsp;jsessionid...
----------
I have a eTrex Legend and a Tom Tom for the car. One of the
features I
really like in the Tom Tom is the "points of interest", where I
can find the
closest Chinese restaurant, grocery store, bank, etc wherever I
go. I'm
thinking that this would be very handy during an inland cruise
like the ICW.
Much better than tying up at a marina with no amenities within
walking
distance (and having to call a cab) when there is another marina
close by
that has things a boater would need within walking distance.
My Legend doesn't have the POIs, do the higher end units?- Hide
quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Now that's interesting as well. Because I dont' know what I actually
need and what not. I dont' mind spending the bucks on a good unit,
but
how much is over kill?
But It would be wise to cut yourself short either.- Hide quoted
text -
- Show quoted text -
I've got this one for my car, and it's the cat's anus!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Name=Computers...
I really like the lane assist, if you are in a large unfamiliar city,
it tells you which lanes to be in. The other thing I like is that it
speaks street names so you don't have to look at it.- Hide quoted
text -
- Show quoted text -
I take it, that''s what my wife has. Loog, can you tell me if it has
any other options like for marine charts and 'places' etc?- Hide quoted
text -
- Show quoted text -
Yes, it uses a commom Micro Sd chip for it's maps, so you can buy maps
for just about anywhere in the world for it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
Y-s-s-s-s-s! That goes into the investigory box!

Thanks!
--------
That sounds better than the Tom Tom I bought. And only $10 more.

Tom Tom sucks... I have one and it always gives me different directions
and longer routes than my buddies Magellean every time we ride together
to new race tracks. One of the buildings we frequent is on Day hill
road. The Tom Tom, takes me off the highway, and right across day hill
road. Ten minutes later after a loop, I end up about a half mile up from
where I crossed. Granted it is two one way roads, the the crossovers are
every few hundred yards.. I hate it.

Scotty

My Garmin has different modes like pedestrian, car, truck, etc. I had
forgotton to switch modes after using it in pedestrian mode. The
resulting directions were quite strange. Check your unit. It might be
set wrong.