Magellan 4.7" GPS Lifetime Maps/Traffic

[mschauber]

Definition of lifetime, from Magellan’s website:

"Maps entitles you to receive up to four (4) map updates per year, for the life of the GPS receiver or until Magellan no longer receives relevant map data. Internet connection and Content Manager required. "

[kimchikandy]

Woot had this two months ago:

https://www.woot.com/forums/viewpost.aspx?postid=5164584&pageindex=1&replycount=58#post5164653

[greengert]

Android and Iphones have replaced these old devices. Fax your order in.

[pkennedy]

Any info on the warranty? This might be a good gift for Christmas but I would hate to purchase one that gets opened Christmas morning, has an issue but only has a 30 day return policy.

[demee007]

@mschauber

What is a spice route?

I thought Michigan was a good school. Read up on your history.

[eh2212]

@clcaruthers

Anyone have any input on this? I am like my old Garmin, but I am wondering about the performance. I feel it may be a good Christmas gift for the GF? This way she can’t ever say she’s late because she’s lost or the maps on her old GPS unit isn’t updated!

DON’T BUY THIS. NOT WORTH EVEN AT THIS PRICE. I WAS GIVEN ONE BY MY COMPANY AND THE PROCESSOR IS EXTREMELY SLOW AND THIS IS NOT ACCURATE BY ANY STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION. I HARDLY USE IT. A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. LOOK FOR GARMIN PRODUCT NOT MAGELLAN.

[ThunderThighs]

@pkennedy

Any info on the warranty? This might be a good gift for Christmas but I would hate to purchase one that gets opened Christmas morning, has an issue but only has a 30 day return policy.

You can always find the warranty info at the bottom of the Features tab on the sale’s detail page. This is a new item and carries a 1-year Magellan warranty.

[PocketBrain]

Again, linking to the four Magellan songs featured here on woot.

More related stuff in thiswoot blog post.

[wehrd1]

@greengert

Android and Iphones have replaced these old devices. Fax your order in.

because we all know the iphone5 map app is just soooooooooo accurate.

[holycowman]

Magellan website has MSRP at $119.99… still a good deal.

[jk7777]

@greengert

Android and Iphones have replaced these old devices. Fax your order in.

Uhhhhhh NO!

Your phone as your only GPS only works if you never venture far from home or outside a strong cell coverage footprint.

Phones do not store maps/poi data. They grab it remotely as needed from a remote server. As such, if you get into an area with spotty cell coverage (deserts, mountains, forests, the Florida panhandle, etc.) you are S-C-R-E-W-E-D!

Phone based GPS is nice but it’s still a LONG way from replacing handheld and in dash GPS units. For those of you that don’t believe me, please think of me when you are lost in the middle of nowhere, yelling at your phone, cursing your carrier, and begging a homeless guy to please for-the-love-of-God help you find the interstate!

[NascarDad]

Tempting. I was thinking a new Garmin to replace the one I got in like 2009, when I found the screws on the back panel were too messed up for me to be able to replace the battery. But I dont want to spend the bank for that. We also have a cheap Tom Tom I dont like much but my wife likes because it is simple.

Never really considered a Magellan. Are the menus intuitive? Hmm at the price I am definitely tempted.

[stompsfrogs]

@jk7777

Phones do not store maps/poi data. They grab it remotely as needed from a remote server. As such, if you get into an area with spotty cell coverage (deserts, mountains, forests, the Florida panhandle, etc.) you are S-C-R-E-W-E-D!

Google Maps caches map data when you start a route, as does any other GPS app worth its salt. And it’s easier to use and better than any stand alone GPS unit I’ve played with, although I won’t speak for Apple Maps. (You iPeople know you can put a link to Google Map’s mobile site on your homepage and pretend it’s an app, right? Seems like that would be loads better than the built in one.)

[NascarDad]

@stompsfrogs

Google Maps caches map data when you start a route, as does any other GPS app worth its salt. And it’s easier to use and better than any stand alone GPS unit I’ve played with, although I won’t speak for Apple Maps. (You iPeople know you can put a link to Google Map’s mobile site on your homepage and pretend it’s an app, right? Seems like that would be loads better than the built in one.)

And if you need to change your route without a data connection, how well does that work? Usually not very well. I speak from experience, since we had to do just that 4 times on my trip last week.

A dedicated GPS is still worth it.

[ferretrodeo]

@eh2212

DON’T BUY THIS. NOT WORTH EVEN AT THIS PRICE. I WAS GIVEN ONE BY MY COMPANY AND THE PROCESSOR IS EXTREMELY SLOW AND THIS IS NOT ACCURATE BY ANY STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION. I HARDLY USE IT. A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. LOOK FOR GARMIN PRODUCT NOT MAGELLAN.

I agree. Driving near DC and I can tell you that it is slow and the accuracy will leave you trying to drive through a creek (happened to me 2 weeks ago) so I would pass any Magellan up. Get something else.

[snailspace]

I would be wary of Magellan products. I’ve had to replace one (under warranty, fortunately) for a major software meltdown. So far the software on the replacement hasn’t failed, but the unit has to be plugged in continuously, or the battery goes dead. So it’s not a GPS unit you can pull out just when you need it. Also, the “Content Manager” software that you must load on your computer is user-hostile.

[cjdevlin]

Consumer Reports rates it a 63 out of 100, just a hair over the line from good to very good.

One reviewer wrote

The basic GPS roadmap services are paasable - but only just. Zoom in/out is very poor in range, compared with my previous Sanyo device. But the Bluuetooth connectivity is quite unreliable. Thus I was able to connect with one 'phone at first, but then not with 3 others and then I couldn’t re-connect with the original. This has left a bad taste in my mouth about Magellan products in general. (PS: I’ve been using GPS since the mid 70s and entered the digital age in the early 80s.) This product is not worth it at any price.

The other review was positive, but it was a newer user

Sometimes Garmin gives you better way but sometimes only. But, maps are really more clear on magellan, Keyboard is better, easier to use, and service at garmin really bad instead really good at magellan!!!
It’s my third magellan model and I bought this one cause the maps are new and lifetime maps update for free on it! Price is good… I’m a cab driver and I use it every single day(night)

I think I’m still going to hold off…

[keithloines1]

I just bought this for my mom for her Birthday. I’m a little leery now after reading some of the negative reviews in here. I am hoping this wasn’t a mistake.

[dirtyvalentine69]

@jk7777

Uhhhhhh NO!

Your phone as your only GPS only works if you never venture far from home or outside a strong cell coverage footprint.

Phones do not store maps/poi data. They grab it remotely as needed from a remote server. As such, if you get into an area with spotty cell coverage (deserts, mountains, forests, the Florida panhandle, etc.) you are S-C-R-E-W-E-D!

Phone based GPS is nice but it’s still a LONG way from replacing handheld and in dash GPS units. For those of you that don’t believe me, please think of me when you are lost in the middle of nowhere, yelling at your phone, cursing your carrier, and begging a homeless guy to please for-the-love-of-God help you find the interstate!

That is only true of some GPS phone apps. CoPilot Live downloads and stores the maps directly on your phone. A GPS for the whole US is only $9.99 (assuming you have already paid for a smart phone).

[dnash]

@NascarDad

And if you need to change your route without a data connection, how well does that work? Usually not very well. I speak from experience, since we had to do just that 4 times on my trip last week.

A dedicated GPS is still worth it.

Programs such as Co-Pilot store map data locally and work just like a stand alone GPS.