Magellan MAP 330M Handheld GPS Receiver

Pros: detailed maps
Cons: poor satellite reception

To be completely honest, I am quite disappointed with my purchase of the Magellan MAP 330M GPS system. I purchased it this past February for my husband, and avid hiker. He took it to the mountains, and there was no satellite reception at all. The...

Pros: Comes with Computer Software. Good User manual. Plenty of features.
Cons: The Power Cord didn't function properly. Eats batteries quickly.

I have had several GPS units that were made by Garmin. I purchased the Magellan this time because it was less expensive that handheld Garmin models with a maping function. I was pleasantly surprised. The Magellan 330M locked on lots of satellites...

Pros: Excellent antenna, reversible shading when switching between Land and Marine Mode
Cons: none to mind...

The 330M is a great handheld marine GPS for those who need a GPS for both onshore as well as offshore capability. It's lightweight, floats (yes, I've tried it), and seems to be the most accurate GPS I've purchased to date for a price under $300. The...

Pros: There are no pros for this item.
Cons: There are many....

In all my life, I have never found a product that frustrated me more than the Magellan 330M. I had no idea what the product was doing and I found myself nearly throwing it to the ground many times. This item is the opposite of the term "user-friendly." I...