| Magellan, established in 1986, is a company | | | | they will have to find them through an alternative |
| specializing in GPS products. It is a direct | | | | dealer. The third Magellan GPS brand is the |
| competitor of Garmin, another GPS company. | | | | Magellan CrossoverGPS, designed for navigation |
| Where does the difference lie between Garmin | | | | on water and land. Only one model is available for |
| GPS products and Magellan GPS products? It | | | | the CrossoverGPS, which is the 2500T. At a price |
| mainly lies in the number of GPS products | | | | of $399.99, the 2500T is waterproof, offers |
| produced. Garmin has GPS products available for | | | | voiced turn-by-turn directions and traffic updates. |
| all types of consumers including mariners and | | | | The fourth Magellan GPS brand is the Triton |
| pilots, while Magellan GPS products are designed | | | | series, all of which are handheld navigation |
| for the average person. This means that Magellan | | | | systems. These are another brand that for one |
| GPS tend to be a simpler, more affordable choice | | | | reason or another are not featured on Magellan's |
| for everyday navigational needs. This article will | | | | website. To purchase them one will have to go |
| discuss the different Magellan GPS brands available | | | | through a separate dealer. As far as their |
| for purchase. The first Magellan GPS brand to be | | | | features, they offer colorized maps, touch |
| discussed is one designed for vehicle navigation: | | | | screens, voice recorders and, (depending on the |
| the Magellan Maestro. Among the Magellan | | | | unit), an electronic compass and barometer. The |
| Maestro are: the 3100, (which costs $299.99), the | | | | fifth and final Magellan GPS brand is the Explorist |
| 3140, (which costs $399.99), the 4000 (which | | | | series, which are also handheld navigation |
| costs $399.99), the 4040, (which costs $499.99) | | | | systems. The Explorist models available for sale |
| and the 4050, (which costs $699.99). The least | | | | on the Magellan website include: the 100, (priced at |
| expensive Magellan Maestro model, the 3100, does | | | | $109.99), the 210, (priced at $149.99), the 200, |
| not offer voiced directions, while the more | | | | (priced at $169.99), the 500, (priced at $199.99), |
| expensive models do. The most expensive | | | | the 600, (priced at $349.99) and the XL, (priced |
| Magellan Maestro model, the 4050, offers | | | | at $399.99). The features available on these |
| voice-activated controlling, traffic information and | | | | models include: colorized screens, barometers, |
| voiced turn-by-turn directions. The mid-priced | | | | thermometers, track-plotting and USB access. In |
| Maestro models, (which are the 3140, the 4000 | | | | conclusion, there are all kinds of Magellan GPS |
| and the 4040), only offer voiced street names. All | | | | products available for one's GPS needs. For the |
| of the Maestro models except the 3100 offer | | | | car the Magellan GPS products include the Maestro |
| Bluetooth calling. The second Magellan GPS brand | | | | and the Roadmate. For those who want to |
| is also designed for vehicle navigation: the Magellan | | | | venture on land and sea the Magellan GPS product |
| Roadmate. Unfortunately, the only Magellan | | | | that would need to be purchased is the |
| Roadmate available for sale on Magellan's website | | | | CrossoverGPS. Finally, for individuals wanting a |
| is the 2200T, which costs $399.99. This model is | | | | handheld Magellan GPS product, there are the |
| designed for both outdoor use and vehicle | | | | Triton and Explorist series. Through a Magellan |
| navigation. It is waterproof, offers turn-by-turn | | | | GPS product, people can always know where |
| directions and it can easily fit in one's pocket. If | | | | they need to go. |
| one is interested in the other Magellan Roadmate | | | | James Kesel, MS is the Publisher of GPS Auto |
| brands, (which would include the 2000, 300, | | | | Tracker providing information on the latest GPS |
| 3000T, 3050, 360, 6000T, 700, 800 and 860T), | | | | Tracking and Navigation systems. |