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Magellan Meridian Platinum comparison

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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. 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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Features
WaterproofYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Included GPS accessoriesPC cable
Lanyard
Belt clip
USB cable
Wrist strap
64 MB microSD Card
PC cable
Belt clip
Wrist strap
PC cable
Wrist strap
Car power adapter
Navigation routes20
50
20
20
Navigation tracklog points2000
10000
Info unavailable1900
Navigation waypoints500
1000
500
500
Audible assistanceInfo unavailableWarnings
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Services featuresSpeed
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
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)
Info unavailableSpeed
Distance
Time/date
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
GPS PC connectionSerial
USB
Serial
Serial
Serial
DGPS systemDGPS ready
DGPS ready
DGPS ready
DGPS ready
SBAS systemWAAS
WAAS
WAAS
WAAS
GPS receiver12 channel
12 channel
12 channel
12 channel
AntennaBuilt-in
External
External
External
Weight8 oz
5.4 oz
8.3 oz
9 oz
System featuresBarometer
Backlit keypad
Alarm
Clock
Games
Calendar
Barometer
Custom POIs
Preinstalled POIs
Barometric altimeter
Optional external GPS antenna connection
Downloadable POIs
Info unavailable
DestinationHiking
Hiking
Hiking
Hiking
Marine
Automotive
Included GPS softwareInfo unavailableMapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager
Garmin Americas Highway Basemap
Garmin Marine Point Database (Americas)
MapSource City Select North America
Design featuresRugged case
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
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