Price: $59.00
The Magellan RoadMate 1212 offers budget-conscious consumers basic, fully functional auto navigation at a low price point. Its stylish, pocket-size design includes an intuitive, new user interface that guides drivers to their destination via voice and on-screen prompts.
Features
- Magellan RoadMate 1212 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
- Built-in pre-loaded maps enable you to navigate the Unites States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
- SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
- Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
- 6 million pre-programmed Points of Interest (POI) enable you to search and select nearby services, and recreation and business locations.
User Reviews
This is a good product for the price, I've had Magellan products in the past and like the ease of navigation. It does not have all the bells and wistles a higher prioed model will have but it suits my purpose. -- Magellan 1212
This model doesn't have many fancy features- in fact, it's probably hard to find in most stores now that newer models are available. But, it's just fine for me for everyday use and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something that's easy to use. -- Great No-Frills GPS
The shipping of this item was very fast from Amazon. This is a very good GPS. Sometimes the voice on the GPS seems to be a little confused about what to say next, and it begins a direction and abruptly changes or stops, but this has not happened much. The only complaint that I have with this product, is that when I ordered the updated "maps" for it from Magellan, I was told that I would be charged $10 and my account was charged $20. I called Magellan and spoke with reps that told me that my $10 would be refunded, but this has been over a year ago, and I still have not received my refund. I was a little disappointed about that. After speaking with them a couple of times, I didn't bother to call anymore. Overall, I would recommend this product. -- Great Prodcut
I like Magellan devices. I have a couple different models, and they balance good features with ease of use. They can be a little slow to acquire a signal initially, but that is typical of every brand I've used.
This particular item did arrive with a dead battery that will not hold a charge, so I had to rma it directly.
Also, when you go to get your "free" map update (since you will definitely get an old map) know the following:
a) it is not free. it cost $10 for S&H (you can not download it, they must ship on a SD card. This sucks for acquisition, but is good for portability to another device.)
b) you have to call their support within 30 days and email them a copy of your receipt.
c) It is a 2009 map update (it is 2010, right?)
-- Good, BUT...
Short version: Buy a Garmin.
Long version: I got a Magellan a few years ago as an unrequested gift. When I got it, I did not want it. Once I used it, I LOVED it. A year ago I even ordered a map upgrade. I think it is a 1210. My family is going on a vacation in Toronto, and the 1210 will not support North American maps. So I started shopping. Garmins do not take zip codes as an input and I loved my old Magellan, so I got another Magellan. I like the smaller size and only need the basics. So the 1212 for under $80 seemed PERFECT, despite online warnings about customer serivce.
Well, my 1212 will not run off battery power. So much for slipping the small model in my pocket for walking or biking. A few attempts to contact customer service online and by phone failed miserably. After considering all the time I spent researching and then the time I spent trying to get customer service, I said forget it and shipped it back to Amazon. I ordered similar / basic model Garmin (nuvi 1250). It has not arrived yet, but I already shipped the 1212 back. -- Magellan going down hill
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