Magellan SporTrak Handheld GPS (12 Channel, WAAS, Points of Interest Compatible)
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Manufacturer: Magellan
Price at amazon.com: $142.49Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks
- 12-channel GPS receiver; WAAS enabled for up to 3 meter accuracy
- 1 MB of built-in memory for additional point of interest 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
- Software includes 9 graphic navigation screens, storage for up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes, best fish and game time calculator
Product Description:
The Magellan SporTrak is a feature-rich, fun, and easy-to-use GPS receiver designed for everyone. The compact, rugged, and ergonomic design makes it the perfect companion on your next outdoor adventure. The 12-parallel channel SporTrak receiver includes a worldwide database of major city locations and 1 MB of additional uploadable memory for downloading points of interest from one of Magellan's DataSend line of CD-ROMs. With Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) support, the SporTrak offers readings with up to a three-meter accuracy. The large display, along with a front-facing 9-key keypad, makes the SporTrak easy to use in any environment. SporTrak software includes seven graphic navigation screens, storage for up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes, a best fish and game time calculator, and BackTrack for finding your way home after a long trip into the woods. The SporTrak runs on two AA batteries for up to 14 hours. It's housed in rubber-armored, impact-resistant plastic that's waterproof and also floats. Navigate with ease using the SporTrak's intuitive controls.
Description from Manufacturer:The Magellan SporTrak is a feature-rich, fun, and easy-to-use GPS receiver designed for everyone. The compact, rugged, and ergonomic design makes it the perfect companion on your next outdoor adventure.The 12-parallel channel SporTrak receiver includes a worldwide database of major city locations and 1 MB of additional uploadable memory for downloading points of interest from one of Magellan's DataSend line of CD-ROMs. With Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) support, the SporTrak offers readings with up to a three-meter accuracy.
The large display, along with a front-facing 9-key keypad, makes the SporTrak easy to use in any environment. SporTrak software includes seven graphic navigation screens, storage for up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes, a best fish and game time calculator, and BackTrack for finding your way home after a long trip into the woods.
The SporTrak runs on two AA batteries for up to 14 hours. It's housed in rubber-armored, impact-resistant plastic that's waterproof and also floats.
 Navigate with ease using the SporTrak's intuitive controls. |
Comment: Grerat product, user interface could be better. Love it. Rating:
I bought this unit to use for Geocaching and I recommend it highly. My minimum requirements were that it have WAAS (allows better accuracy under certain circumstances, often as good a 3 meters) and 12 channel operation (gives more consistent operation when the view of the sky is partially obscured, or changing, as when in the woods). This unit seems to be the best value given these requirements.
Overall I am very pleased with the unit. I like the fact that it allows some customization. For intance, one can choose which screens are shown (for example some views are not usefull for geochaching).
My biggest complaint is that the SporTrak, like many electronic devices, has a user interface that appears to have been designed by engineers without any "human factors" experts on the team. Its not a really big deal, but if the user interface were logically thought out I'd have given it a 5 rather than a 4.
Particularly since I only use it ocassionally, I find myself frustrated sometimes by the not-very-intuitive steps need to program in new waypoints and selecting a destination.
Very good unit and a very good value.
Comment: Very easy to use and extremely accurate Rating:
I have only had my Magellan SporTrak for a few days and it has already amazed me with both it's versatility and precision. It only took about 5 minutes to get it up and running the first time. It has so many features and can hold a lot of waypoints/routes. The receiver can track up to 12 satellites simultaneously, and even though there are normally only 4-8 sats. in the sky above you at one time, it allows accuracy to the foot (my experience). This GPS is a must have if you are into hiking/hunting/fishing or even just for vehicle navigation. It has a strong, rugged design but is still very attractive. It is so easy to use and there is no way you can beat this price.
Comment: SportTrak a great tool , at a great price! Rating:
This is my first GPS but I did some research before spending the money. The SportTrak is compact and lightweight,has a long battery life and is surprisingly accurate. We take it traveling to see distance,path we took,speed we are driving, where the next city is... and Geocaching! A great family hiking, hunting activity where the GPS comes in handy for the cache. The screen is easy to read and understand. It has a back light for nighttime use. We have had ours for two weeks and are truly glad we picked this SportTrak unit.
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