Magellan SporTrak Pro Handheld GPS

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Overview

Magellan SporTrak Pro GPS Receiver - Once the exclusive tool of the United States military, the GPS receiver has “trickled-down” to the rest of us. Providing us with a science-fiction-like ability to navigate our way around even the most remote of areas. The SporTrak Pro features a large backlit display for easy viewing, and a 9MB mapping database. 76 datums Store up to 20 routers, 500 way points & 2,000 track-points Save Track-to-Route Satellite Status Rugged & Waterproof Help Database Buoyant Supports - English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, & Dutch Includes - PC Cable, 2 AA Batteries, Wrist Strap, & Manual

Product Specifications

Brand:Magellan
Model : Pro
EAN Code :0763357103670

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12-channel GPS receiver; WAAS enabled for up to 3 meter accuracy
9 MB North American basemap of roads, waterways, parks, and more
23 MB memory for additional map downloads
Large, easy-to-read display; 9-key keypad for quick access to software features
Rugged, waterproof design; Quadifiler Helix antenna for superior tracking in harsh environments

Reviews

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Average Rating: 4.0
gogglespaizanno Rating: 1 Stars out of 5
Unit Locks Up - Customer Service SUCKS!
This unit worked great for the first year or so...though it didn't get much use.

Then it started locking up...just after the warranty expired of course. It has happen 3 times and now I have a very expensive paper weight!

The first time it locked up was becuase of an incomplete download of the MapSend software. I had been throught the process before, but for some reason while loading an update the unit locked up.

So after trying numerous times to get help .... Read more

William E. Allen Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
Technically GREAT, but limited
I bought this in the Warrior Pack with MapSend Worldwide and MapSend Topo. It works great, has all of the capability expected. But it is not perfect.

Pros: Easy to use, accurate navigation, large screen, VERY Rugged.

Cons: Uses a DB9 parallel connector to hook to the PC. This connection is not on all PCs and not on most laptops. I had to purchase a DB9 to USB cable to hook to the PC. Parallel connections are slow. The 4-color gray scale screen is difficult to use .... Read more

S. Lindhorst Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Just an incredible deal.
I didn't spend a lot of time researching GPS units, just an afternoon googling around the web. The Magellan looked pretty good, features and memory wise, so I bought one. They were just on the market, and I stole one cheap because it wasn't a Garmin, and of course it couldn't be as good, so a couple of early ones sold cheap. That was in June, 2003.

At first, I just enjoyed owning one and being able to download detailed maps from my laptop that would cover a whole state at a time. .... Read more

Jon M. Hager Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Accurate, durable navigation tool
I've had my SportTrak since May of 2004 and have enjoyed it very much. I've used it while hiking in both Texas and Louisiana in hot, muggy conditions and it's never missed a beat. I've dropped it on the road more than once and other than a scratch or two on the body, you'd never know. The built-in North American map contains the primary highways you'd expect, but it also shows a surprising number smaller roads as well. It's gotten me out of trouble more than once. With the MapSend software, .... Read more

Drew R. Trachy Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
Solid But Flimsy
This GPS does exactly what it's supposed to do. I haven't had the opportunity to load any maps into it yet, but the navigation aids included in the on-board memory are pretty good. My only complaints are that the clip for attaching a lanyard to is way too easy to break, and that connecting the serial cable is cumbersome. My lanyard clip broke off after only a few cache hunts, and the serial cable has to be screwed on (literally) to the unit. .... Read more

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