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I was trying to obtains some Nav software for my GPS 320 so I went to the web site and found that they didn't have much in the way of US Nav Info. I wrote them and this was the reply:

DataSend for the US has been discontiued. You may be able to find it online from some of our dealers. Try Wynit, Harmony Computers, or The GPS Store. Also, I wanted to let you know that the MapSend Software is not compatible with the 300 series GPS. We do however have a trade in program. You can trade in your unit for a newer refurbished unit at about a 40% discount. I have attached some information for you to review. I hope this information has been helpful.

Thank You,
Angie Larson,
Customer and Sales Support
Thales Navigation / Magellan Products
Phone # 1.866.339.0488
Fax # 1.909.394.7070
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Here is the pricing they sent me:

TRADE-IN PROGRAM:
This program is offered to our customers who would like to trade-in their existing GPSs for a more current model, at discounted rates. The models listed below are re-manufactured products, which have been tested, and assured to be in full original functional operating condition with a 1-year warranty from date of purchase. The following are the GPS models and pricing for each, which are currently available under the Trade-In program:


SporTrak Map $ 119.99
SporTrak Pro $ 161.99
SporTrak Topo $ 209.99
SporTrak Color $ 209.40


Meridian Gold $ 149.99
Meridian Marine $ 191.40
Meridian Platinum $ 209.40
Meridian Color $ 239.99

FX-324 Map Color $ 353.99
FX-324 Map (Black/White) $ 329.99


Magellan RoadMate 500 $ 849.99
Magellan RoadMate 700 $1149.99



Add sales tax where applicable plus shipping cost.
Trade-ins on accessories are also offered at discounted rates, please call the phone number listed below for pricing. Accepted methods of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, money order or check.

Please Note: Before sending your unit to us for trade-in, you must first call us to receive a Return Authorization number, and at that time we will be asking for your name, address and payment information along with which GPS model you will be returning and which GPS model you are trading it in for.

If you would like to trade-in your GPS, or if you have any questions, please call us Monday-Friday, 6am-5pm (Pacific Time) toll free, at (800) 707-9971 or (866) 339-0488. You can also visit our website to further view these options at www.magellangps.com.



Thank You,
Thales Navigation
Customer Support Department

Hey Don, thanks very much for posting that. I have an elderly 300 that is becoming blind and was curious if a program like this existed. Now I know..

I have to find out if there is a difference on trade in based on how expensive your trade in equipment is. You would think that a used fixed mount chart plotter would be worth more than my GPS 320.

That said I see Garmin has a nice large color screen fixed mount looking GPS Chart plotter that also has batteries built in. The Magellan equivalent does not have a built in battery pack.

-Don B