Reviews of the Magellan RoadMate 1200
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 140678 other GPS reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: If you need a rugged GPS with some class, maybe you should try the...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: As an entry-level model, the Magellan RoadMate 1200 offers good value, but at $50 (list) more, the RoadMate 1212 is a significantly better deal.
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devhardware.com
Review Summary: Today we got to take a look at the Magellan RoadMate 1200. It is one of the newest GPSes to hit the market and comes in towards the bottom in terms of price range. Just because it has a tiny price tag, it doesn't mean that it doesn't have worthwhile ...
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
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
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Maps Included 48 United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii
Navigation
- Waypoints 1300000
- Trip computer Avoid freeways, Avoid toll roads, Fast/short route, Maximize freeways
Built-in Display
- Type LCD
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Diagonal Size 3.5 in
- Color Support Color
- Features Touch screen
Battery
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Battery technology Lithium ion
- Mfr estimated battery life 2 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Body material High-impact plastic
- Color Black
- GPS design features Clock, Touchscreen
- Included GPS accessories Car mount, Memory card, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, SD Card, Wall charger
- Waterproof No
User Opinions
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