Orlando,
Florida (January 15, 2009) Magellan, one of the leading GPS
brands, announced the availability of its enhanced Triton software
with an Improved North American Basemap for an even greater user
experience. Magellan will showcase an enhanced Triton line-up in its
booth #2177 at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in
Orlando beginning today and running through January 18, 2009.
Magellan reinvented outdoor GPS when it introduced the Triton
series by providing outdoor enthusiasts with the most advanced
design and innovative features. In an effort to continue providing
Triton users leading edge technology, the company has dramatically
improved the Triton software to provide enhanced stability,
performance and quality of the complete Triton product line.
"Magellan prides itself on developing innovative products that
provide users with the best navigation experience possible," said
Justin Doucette, Director of Outdoor Product Marketing for
Magellan’s Consumer Product Division. "With the release of the
latest Triton software, the new Triton will provide users with the
kind of experience outdoor enthusiasts have dreamed of – a rugged
GPS navigation device with a full-color touch screen, friendly user
interface, built-in camera and media recorder to capture visited
locations, and the best mapping solutions available, including
access to National Geographic maps and AccuTerra branded GPS map
data."
The new
product update incorporates the following improvements:
User Experience: Users will now be able to
enjoy enhanced features including the ability to load and search 500
waypoints, trails with 5,000 track points, and 20 routes; the
implementation of the NMEA communication protocol for both USB and
Serial communication; trail functionality; and improvements like the
ability to select unique trail color in addition to other
user-defined trail attribute definitions; and several other user
interface and map display improvements.
VantagePoint Software: Users will now be able to take
advantage of a Window system trap application that alerts them of
new Triton software updates. Additionally, the updated trails
functionality and NMEA communication protocol are included in the
latest VantagePoint software release to allow users to replay and
customize their trails and perform GPS logging. VantagePoint
software is available for free download at
www.MagellanGPS.com/VantagePoint.
Product Accuracy:
The accuracy of location information has been updated with
improvements in latitude, longitude, heading, bearing, distance,
date, time, elevation and speed. The accuracy of the internal memory
and SD Card memory readings has also been improved.
Searching: The ability to search for waypoints, geocaches
and other place destinations is a vital part of an outdoor GPS
device experience. Three areas of search-related improvements are
the ability to search user data; the ability to search
geographically ("nearest to") a point of the map; and the ability to
search for places within a map.
Sensors:
Improvements have been made to the functionality and performance of
the electronic 3-axis compass and digital barometer; additionally,
sensors are only used when necessary, extending the battery life.
Two Triton models come equipped with sensors – the Triton 500 and
the Triton 2000.
PC and GPS Device Communications:
A warning message to users trying to connect their Triton device to
their PC for the first time will no longer be displayed as a result
of an improved PC connection with certified MicroSoft Windows USB
driver.
National Geographic TOPO! Explorer:
National Geographic SuperQuads – a unique combination of USGS
1:24,000 topo quads, 4-meter aerial imagery and hybrid maps – are
now available on Triton GPS devices through TOPO! Explorer and TOPO!
Explorer Deluxe software products. New improvements include
automatic Triton software updates, updated map export, complete
Triton memory management for both user data and NGMaps and updated
online user documentation.
Topo USA (powered by
AccuTerra): Intermap Technologies branded AccuTerra GPS map
data is available to Triton users for online download now, and will
soon be available in popular retail outlets. The retail product will
be available on "plug 'n play" SD Cards, which can be simply
inserted into compatible Triton devices for instant access to
national GPS maps. The vector-based interactive maps include
property boundaries for federal, state, and local lands; accurate
hiking and motorized trails; and over one million outdoor-specific
points of interest. Both regional and complete US coverage is
available.
The new software release is available for free
download at
magellangps.com.
Additional software updates with new features will be released in
Spring 2009.
Units for review can be obtained by emailing:
rfinelli@magellangps.com.
About Magellan
Magellan allows people to travel, work and play their way with
leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across
multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the
company is the creator of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate, and
Maestro series portable car navigation systems, as well as the
CrossoverGPS and Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation
devices. Magellan is privately held and headquartered in Santa
Clara, Calif. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC
International Corporation and continues to operate under the
Magellan name and logo. For more information on Magellan, visit
magellangps.com.