Not happy with Magellan - Magellan Meridian Gold Handheld GPS Receiver

GPS with value and good feature set - Magellan Meridian Gold Handheld GPS Receiver I have tried several different GPS models and this one certainly has the best feature set for the money. Mag...

Best GPS I have owned,and I have owned 6 - Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS Receiver I bought the Magellan Meridian Gold and I had problems with the backlight so I called Tech Support and they sent m...

First I noticed that map tracking is all over the place with MapSend Streets USA. It is usually 200′ to 300′ off. Then I noticed that there is no base map when you load MapSend Streets Europe. When you zoom out to see major highways there are none. Then I noticed that you can’t upload a region from the USA and a region from Europe into the unit together. This is needed if you would like the arrival and departure regions loaded without fuss. I suppose this could be resolved by using multiple SD cards. My real complaint is the attitude of this company. I sent them a couple of e-mails 4 days ago asking about these issues. They have never replied other than automated responses. Finally, I called them this morning and here is what I was told. 1: The maps are old and were designed for the 330 not the Meridian. (There was no mention of this in their advertising.) 2: If I want a base map of Europe I would have to get a Meridian with that feature. (I spent $125 for a map of Europe and they didn’t think I would need major highways?) When I voiced my displeasure with these answers I was transferred to a supervisor. I calmly explained my displeasure whereupon he raised his voice to an unacceptable level and flatly told me I should not expect better accuracy in a GPS map and that I should get the Europe version if that’s what I wanted. Customer Support yelling at the customer, that’s a twist. The unit itself is beautiful, just a bad company. As an afterthought. I have a Delorme that plugs into my laptop. It is 3 years old and is far more accurate using Delorme’s maps. Unfortunately it not as portable as I need.

Bought it at Sam’s Club - Magellan Meridian Gold Handheld GPS Receiver Okay I was influenced strongly by the special on the Magellan Meridian Gold being on sale at Sam's Club for $302 i...

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Magellan would not get lost with this! - Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS Receiver I purchased this online and have not had any problems yet with it. I use in mainly for GEOCACHING and hiking. This...

This GPS is for you if you are always lost. - Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS Receiver I'm one of those typical men who is always lost and will not ask for directions. I now have the solution to my pr...

My favorite gadget! - Magellan eXplorist¿ 500 Handheld GPS Receiver This unit was purchased as a replacement for my Magellan Meridian Gold series. I was quite surprised when I got ...

Don’t leave the tent without it - Magellan Meridian Gold Handheld GPS Receiver One of my biggest pet peeves is novice hikers getting lost in the woods, then requiring a rescue crew to piggyback...

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