Magellan Meridian Platinum Waterproof Hiking GPS Review
Yes, I agree that the Meridian Platinum is a wonderful GPS. However, I just logged on to the Meridian website and pulled down the latest upgrade to this GPS. The instructions were very clear about using batteries more than half full to complete the upgrade. I inserted new batteries to do the seemingly simple upgrade. The upgrade lasted more than three hours while the instructions said the task would take only a few minutes. During the upgrade, the batteries completely discharged and the unit shut down. The download reported 99% complete for over an hour but would not finish. The unit is now rendered unusable. Megellan has informed me that this unit is not repairable, upgradable or useable at this point. But they are suggesting that I can purchasing a remanufactured GPS to replace my Platinum. These prices are all over the 0 mark and hover closer to 0 for a replacement. I followed the directions to the letter. Their routine to upgrade rendered this GPS unusable now and I have to pay to get a replacement? I have used this GPS for hiking, automobile trips and have a great mount that I purchased for my boat. All this is to be tossed? This company may need to be looked at a little closer when thinking about a GPS purchase. I have another Magellan GPS, the Roadmate 760 that also needs to be updated. Imagine if I lost this unit as well? With no support from Magellan? In the future, I'd have to rethink my decision on selecting a unit from Magellan. I'm not at all happy with the response I received from them. It was their instructions which rendered this perfect GPS, useless. A real shame.
Magellan Meridian Platinum Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature
- 12-channel GPS unit with 16 MB base map, barometer, and 3-axis digital compass
- Built-in database of U.S. cities, interstates, major roads, and airports
- Secure Digital memory-card slot for expanded storage
- Waterproof; rugged, ergonomic design
- Oversize gray-scale screen with backlight; includes serial PC interface
Magellan Meridian Platinum Waterproof Hiking GPS Overview
GPS 315 12 Parallel channel, hand held receiver with wrist strap and user guide.
Magellan Meridian Platinum Waterproof Hiking GPS Specifications
Amazon.com Product Description Take care of all your instrument needs with the Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS Navigator. This rugged GPS unit coordinates data from up to 12 satellites to pinpoint your location anywhere on the globe, and it includes a barometer and a three-axis digital compass. The 16 MB database provides details on U.S. cities, interstates, major roads, and airports. The Meridian Platinum's Secure Digital Memory Card slot allows you to slide in a data card to get even more detail, or to use a memory card to store waypoints and routes.
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The Magellan Meridian Platinum GPS is a simple, versatile GPS receiver. View larger. |
The Meridian Platinum has a variety of navigation screens that make it a breeze to use. The map screen will show you where you are, or, in Cursor Mode, you can scroll through the map of your current area to see where you're headed. The compass screen makes it easy to quickly check your bearing, whether you're on foot or in your car. If coordinates are your need, the Meridian delivers with easy-to-understand position screens that show all the relevant information for longitude and latitude. And with other handy displays like the road, data, speedometer, and satellite status screens, the Meridian Platinum makes it easy to gather all the information you might need to get home, find your waypoint, or navigate across the country.
The Meridian Platinum is PC-compatible and stores up to 500 waypoints and 20 reversible routes with up to 30 legs. It also comes with a quadrifilar helix antenna for optimal satellite signal reception and fast position fixes. WAAS and EGNOS capability adds to the versatility of this receiver, which can be operated in English, French, German, Dutch, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Swedish.
See your exact position on the Meridian Platinum's seven navigation screens and vertical profile graphs, which show elevations of the route traveled. The oversized grayscale display allows you to easily see location information, and it comes with a backlight and backlit keypad for use even in dim light. Waterproof rubber armoring and an ergonomic, compact design add to the Meridian Platinum's functionality.
The Meridian Platinum is compatible with Magellan's MapSend software, including MapSend Streets Europe and the recently released MapSend Topo for the United States. Vehicle, bike, and swivel mounts are sold separately.
What's in the Box
Meridian Platinum GPS receiver, PC cable, 2 AA batteries, wrist strap, user's manual, and CD-ROM (user's manual with 9 languages).
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Customer Reviews
Works well enough - B. Sogard -
I've used this numerous times to find my way around blocked roads and unfamiliar cities. It was a good GPS for it's time, but I'd suggest now to find a newer model, computer interface is pretty clunky and slow with this model if you want to upload more detailed maps to it. Recommendation: Nice GPS, past it's prime, look for something newer if you are buying.
Magellan Roadmate 3000T - Stay away - Randell - Tyler, TX
I purchased a Roadmate 300T in April. In August the units batteries would not charge. I called the Technical Support and was told to send it in to the RA Center in Ft. Worth. I sent it in and never heard back from Magellan. I've called Technical Support 15 times and I'm told something different each time. I was told today that they don't have the software to even determine the status of the unit. All they can do is tell you that thay are working on your unit. They don't have access the the repair center to determine what is realy going on with your unit. Stay away from Magellan.
Magellan Tech Support is Terrible - William Quapp - Idaho Falls, ID
My Magellan Meridian Platinum has somewhere around 50 to 80 hours of use during elk hunting seasons during the last two yesrs. Seemed to be OK unit when it worked.
I took it out this year (Sept 2006) and it didn't work. Changed multiple sets of batters and nothing. Tech support in India is terrible. You explain what you have done, they seem to listen, then they begin asking questions (in poor US English) that starts with stupid questions and covers what you just told them.
Finally after several calls, I find that Magellan has set a 5 repair fee. I cannot express how mad I am at a company that sells a high end GPS and it fails and they abandon any responsibility. If I ran over by a car, I would expect them to charge me. But sitting in my hunting pack in my basement hardly constitues abuse.
I cannot recommend any aspect of Magellan. PS, after lodging a email request, I never got a response.
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