Magellan GPS, Navigation Made Easy

Magellan, established in 1986, is a companythey will have to find them through an alternative
specializing in GPS products. It is a directdealer. The third Magellan GPS brand is the
competitor of Garmin, another GPS company.Magellan CrossoverGPS, designed for navigation
Where does the difference lie between Garminon water and land. Only one model is available for
GPS products and Magellan GPS products? Itthe CrossoverGPS, which is the 2500T. At a price
mainly lies in the number of GPS productsof $399.99, the 2500T is waterproof, offers
produced. Garmin has GPS products available forvoiced turn-by-turn directions and traffic updates.
all types of consumers including mariners andThe fourth Magellan GPS brand is the Triton
pilots, while Magellan GPS products are designedseries, all of which are handheld navigation
for the average person. This means that Magellansystems. These are another brand that for one
GPS tend to be a simpler, more affordable choicereason or another are not featured on Magellan's
for everyday navigational needs. This article willwebsite. To purchase them one will have to go
discuss the different Magellan GPS brands availablethrough a separate dealer. As far as their
for purchase. The first Magellan GPS brand to befeatures, they offer colorized maps, touch
discussed is one designed for vehicle navigation:screens, voice recorders and, (depending on the
the Magellan Maestro. Among the Magellanunit), an electronic compass and barometer. The
Maestro are: the 3100, (which costs $299.99), thefifth and final Magellan GPS brand is the Explorist
3140, (which costs $399.99), the 4000 (whichseries, 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 leaston 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 expensivethe 600, (priced at $349.99) and the XL, (priced
Magellan Maestro model, the 4050, offersat $399.99). The features available on these
voice-activated controlling, traffic information andmodels include: colorized screens, barometers,
voiced turn-by-turn directions. The mid-pricedthermometers, track-plotting and USB access. In
Maestro models, (which are the 3140, the 4000conclusion, there are all kinds of Magellan GPS
and the 4040), only offer voiced street names. Allproducts available for one's GPS needs. For the
of the Maestro models except the 3100 offercar the Magellan GPS products include the Maestro
Bluetooth calling. The second Magellan GPS brandand the Roadmate. For those who want to
is also designed for vehicle navigation: the Magellanventure on land and sea the Magellan GPS product
Roadmate. Unfortunately, the only Magellanthat would need to be purchased is the
Roadmate available for sale on Magellan's websiteCrossoverGPS. Finally, for individuals wanting a
is the 2200T, which costs $399.99. This model ishandheld Magellan GPS product, there are the
designed for both outdoor use and vehicleTriton and Explorist series. Through a Magellan
navigation. It is waterproof, offers turn-by-turnGPS product, people can always know where
directions and it can easily fit in one's pocket. Ifthey need to go.
one is interested in the other Magellan RoadmateJames 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.