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Magellan RoadMate 1200

Manufacturer: Magellan Corp.   Part number: 980-0023-001
$128.00 - $292.99at 12 online stores.
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CNET Editors' rating: 6.0 out of 10
Average user rating: 6.7 out of 10

Magellan RoadMate 1200
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CNET Editors' review - Magellan RoadMate 1200
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CNET Editor's rating: 6.0 out of 10
Reviewed by Bonnie Cha
Review date: 3/12/08

The good: The Magellan RoadMate 1200 offers a simple design and basic navigation features at an affordable price.

The bad: The RoadMate 1200 doesn't have text-to-speech functionality, and the system is sluggish with route calculations and recalculations. There are no pedestrian and bicycle routing modes.

The bottom line: Despite ease of use and an affordable price tag, the entry-level Magellan RoadMate 1200 portable navigation system suffers from various performance issues.

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User opinions - Magellan RoadMate 1200
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3 out of 10 - Poor
Cheap unit, you get what you pay for.
A neat unit for the price, but there are flaws:
1. Exit POI does not work, it generates an... Read more
by ettiennes (see profile) - December 5, 2007

20 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
EXC. SIMPLE ACURATE FAST GPS
VEERY SIMPLE TO USE.YOU DON'T HAVE TO PRESS 10 BUTTONS TO GET IT TO DO WHAT YOU WANT.MY 5 YEAR OLD... Read more
by hi tec (see profile) - November 27, 2007

20 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Everything a GPS is supposed to be
This GPS exemplifies it's namesake. It guides you to and from origins and destinations with... Read more
by richbuf (see profile) - December 27, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Product support horrible!
I bought this unit on Black Friday at a good price from Circuit City. I was pleased with its... Read more
by Dave(1) (see profile) - February 20, 2008

11 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Not worth the hassle
I bought this unit after Thanksgiving. A month later, the unit failed to turn on. Tech support... Read more
by waymorej (see profile) - January 7, 2008

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Software problems...Go with Garmin
Bought this GPS because of the great price, but soon discovered a software glitch. The 'Exit POI'... Read more
by Croixian (see profile) - December 26, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
False advertising - does not provide info on gas, food, etc at expressway...
Beginning with the online registration, which said my zip code was invalid for my city (?) and... Read more
by triddick (see profile) - February 16, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
Great buy & good product, but lacks support, documentations and...
As a basic nav system, I am very happy with the 1200. I've had no problems other than being lead... Read more
by vista06 (see profile) - February 3, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

5 out of 10 - Average
Do Not buy Magellan Products
We bought the 1200 model and it works really well, but we unfortunatley lost the car adapter it... Read more
by caragon30 (see profile) - December 24, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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3 out of 10 - Poor
Disappointing
I'm used to a laptop-based GPS navigator.
I bought the RoadMate because the laptop is awkward... Read more
by RogerB (see profile) - December 29, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Magellan RoadMate 1200
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Manufacturer: Magellan Corp.
Part number: 980-0023-001
General
Product Type GPS receiver
Width 3.63 in
Depth 0.69 in
Height 3.3 in
Weight 4.94 oz
Localization North America
GPS System
Recommended Use Automotive
SBAS WAAS, EGNOS
Accuracy Position - 3 - 5 m ( With WAAS )
Connectivity Hi-Speed USB
GPS Functions / Services Bearing, Distance, ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), ETE (Estimated Time Enroute), Electronic compass, Heading
Voice Navigation instructions, Warnings
Antenna Built-in
Features 2D / 3D map perspective, Automatic routing, Clock, Touchscreen
Maps Included 48 United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii
Built-in Display
Type LCD
Resolution 320 x 240
Diagonal Size 3.5 in
Features Touch screen
Color Support Color
Navigation
Waypoints 1300000
Miscellaneous
Body material High-impact plastic
Color Black
Included GPS accessories Car mount, Memory card, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, SD Card, Wall charger
GPS design features Clock, Touchscreen
Waterproof No
Slot Provided
Slot Provided SD memory card
Battery
Battery Enclosure Type Internal
Run Time (Up To) 2 hour(s)
Battery technology Lithium ion
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Manufacturer Info - Magellan RoadMate 1200
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Website: http://www.magellangps.com/
Address: 960 Overland Ct.
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone: 909/394-5502
E-mail: alinsey-jackson@thalesnavigation.com
Fax:408-615-3960

 
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