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Magellan® Meridian® Platinum is the ultimate GPS receiver for the serious navigator, featuring a 3-axis electronic compass that provides rock steady readings regardless of how you hold the unit. A built-in barometer gives you advance notice on the weather, and an extensive, 16 MB, built-in mapping database shows your position to within 3 meters or better. Rugged, weather-proof design, large display, intuitive operation and nearly unlimited expandability make the Meridian Platinum an incomparable GPS receiver
 
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Magellan Meridian Platinum

Date of Review:  Dec 12, 2002
The Bottom Line: If your in the market for a GPS check out the Magellan Meridan Platinum the prices have come way down and you can find one online for around 240
Review: The Platinum is basically the same as a Meridan Gold except it has two added features. A barometer and electronic 3 axis compass.The three axis compass is a great feature to have it allows you to tell direction without moving.You can hold the...
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  4.0

by: Imbroke
Recommended to buy: Yes

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3 Axis Electronic Compass,Barometer and...
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Eats batteries but what GPS doesn't
 

Best handheld receiver I've tried!

Date of Review:  May 10, 2003
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent GPS receiver! You won't regret getting a Meridian Platinum! If you don't need an electronic compass and barometer, get a Meridian Gold.
Review: My review adds facts about the electronic compass and memory, to that of the review by 'imbroke' (great review!).

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  5.0

by: orangehead911
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Expandable memory! Good size. Light...
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Eats batteries. Electronic compass...
 

Magellan would not get lost with this!

Date of Review:  Jul 24, 2003
The Bottom Line: If I was looking into buying a GPS, this is the one I would buy (but wait, I already did).
Review: I purchased this online and have not had any problems yet with it. I use in mainly for GEOCACHING and hiking. This GPS is way better than most of the one's I have seen and used. Lightweight, easy to manage, after you get the hang of it, and very...
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by: steveandcaron
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Nice looks, pretty easy to use, light...
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Getting the hang of it takes a while
 
 
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Magellan Meridian Platinum Handheld GPS
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
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