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Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS Receiver 
Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS Receiver
Brand: Magellan
Model: Meridian Platinum
Display Type: Grayscale Display
Special Features: Compass, Built-In Barometer
Product ID: EPID56015547
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  Solid, chunky, effective
Review created: 20/01/08
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I bought this because my previous Magellan SporTrak died after the battery compartment fell off (my own fault for not tightening it properly) and immersed itself in the scuppers. It was never the same again. I use a handheld GPS for yacht racing so it has to be robust, waterproof, the screens must be easily customisable, reasonable battery life, and clear and easy to use with one hand. I race all over Europe so it's important that I can download charts from my PC - but I don't want to be restricted to the limited speed of the PC connection, so SD cards are a must. Positives about this model: fits the hand well, takes SD cards, highly customisable, accurate to WAAS, well spaced and labelled buttons, battery compartment more secure than its predecessors. Against: no attachment for lanyard or strap (essential at sea), fiddly PC connector (so use the SD card - but don't buy the Magellan ones, they are hugely expensive compared to generics!), high cost of MapSend software maps.


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  Magellan Meridian a Big One!
Review created: 08/03/08
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I have the Meridian platinum. Very large for a handheld which can be a good thing or a bad thing. Good if you want to hang it somewhere and see it from the helm because it has a large display screen but not a good thing for putting in your pocket for hill walking as it's bulky. Locks onto sattelites very quickly and is very accurate. Maps are good and I've got street maps for all Europe on it to A-Z level but you're limited to Magellan type software only so you can't use the Garmin or other software. Controls are easy to operate and loads of functions. Backlight is a tadge dim. I'm not sure why a disclaimer comes up asking you to click 'ok' to them not being responsible for mapping, what's that all about?!
Some of the displays are awesome like the car type speedometer, magnetic compass and so on. Loads of different type displays to choose from. Love the one touch controls, for instance just hold down the 'Go To' button and your current position is marked, simple as that. Simple in and out buttons to zoom in and out of the map and control wheel to travel all over the map. This GPS is so easy to use and very efficient.


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