Magellan Meridian Platinum comparison

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Product name	Magellan Meridian Platinum	Garmin eTrex Vista	Garmin RINO 120	Garmin GPS V	Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx
Price	$199.99	$156.51	$185.00	$199.00	$248.15 to $449.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	stars Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	Magellan's Meridian Platinum is a great choice if you're looking for a standalone GPS device that doesn't skimp on features.	Although the eTrex Vista and its add-on programs may be a bit pricey, you will not find a more feature-packed GPS device in a smaller package.	Spend the extra money for the RINO 120; it's all you'll ever need in a navigation/communication device.	The GPS V's turn-by-turn driving directions and ease of use makes this device an ideal travel companion.
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Waterproof	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Included GPS accessories	PC cable	PC cable Wrist strap	PC cable Belt clip Wrist strap	PC cable Wrist strap Car power adapter	Lanyard Belt clip USB cable Wrist strap 64 MB microSD Card
Navigation routes	20	20	20	20	50
Navigation tracklog points	2000	3000	Info unavailable	1900	10000
Navigation waypoints	500	500	500	500	1000
Audible assistance	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Warnings
Services features	Speed Bearing Heading Distance Elevation Time/date NorthFinder Electronic compass CTS (Course to Steer) XTE (Cross Track Error) VMG (Velocity Made Good) ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)	Speed Bearing Heading Elevation Time/date Local pressure Electronic compass Ascent/descent rate 12-hour pressure trend VMG (Velocity Made Good) ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)	Info unavailable	Speed Distance Time/date ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)	Speed Heading Distance Altimeter Elevation Local pressure Electronic compass Ascent/descent rate MOB (Man Overboard) 12-hour pressure trend ETE (Estimated Time Enroute) ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
GPS PC connection	Serial	Serial	Serial	Serial	USB Serial
DGPS system	DGPS ready	Info unavailable	DGPS ready	DGPS ready	DGPS ready
SBAS system	WAAS	WAAS	WAAS	WAAS	WAAS
GPS receiver	12 channel	12 channel	12 channel	12 channel	12 channel
Antenna	Built-in	Built-in	External	External	External
Weight	8 oz	5.3 oz	8.3 oz	9 oz	5.4 oz
System features	Barometer Backlit keypad	Barometric altimeter	Downloadable POIs	Info unavailable	Alarm Clock Games Calendar Barometer Custom POIs Preinstalled POIs Barometric altimeter Optional external GPS antenna connection
Destination	Hiking	Hiking	Hiking	Hiking Marine Automotive	Hiking
Included GPS software	Info unavailable	Garmin Americas Highway Basemap Garmin Marine Point Database (Americas)	Garmin Americas Highway Basemap Garmin Marine Point Database (Americas)	MapSource City Select North America	MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager
Design features	Rugged case	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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