Buzzillions.com - Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Reviews

Haven't seen anything better

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Haven't seen anything better

Gallaher from Atlanta, GA

This is another item I don’t leave home without and it fits in my pocket. My wife laid claim to it until she got one for herself. I use this both personally and professionally to find the location of fires. I’ve used many Garmin models and love them for use in aircraft. In the air you can’t beat Garmin. Magellan is known for its superior water navigation systems by yachtsman around the world. On the road Garmin and Magellan are about equal. On the trail Magellan has squeaked ahead with this color touch screen hand held model for use on the trails, roads, and the water. Driving directions are given by audio prompts and will automatically recalculate your route if you miss a turn or don’t feel like taking its path. The tracking is somewhat smart sensing when used in a car. I found it estimates where you are based on its prediction of where it thinks you are going. This is true when travelling at high speeds in the auto map mode. At low speeds, walking, it can tell which side of t … Read more

Cautiously Optomistic

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Cautiously Optomistic

David the Diver from Dallas, TX

I like the fact that the unit can play MP3 tunes, but predictably, you are not able to play your MP3 tunes AND navigate with the unit at the same time. The unit sometimes takes longer than I would expect of a unit with the latest SiFR III, 20 channel GPS technology, which should be faster in acquiring a signal. The unit is also sluggish in acquiring a satellite signal indoors. Read more

Already out of date

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Already out of date

polymath from Gainesville, Florida

I didn't get the product that was promised. I purchased the Crossover and in itself it is a nice unit. The main reason I purchased this model was that I could use it hiking with the detailed topo maps and on the road. When I purchased the unit I also bought the MapSend Topo3D software as suggested salesman. Not only did the MapSend not work with the crossover neither the crossover or mapsend work with Microsoft Vista making my purchase a costly mistake. Then, after combing through documentation, I find that upgraded Topos are only usable via SDcard and to top it all off the only Topos available are for Canada and Mexico. If I'm lost in Canada or Mexico I'm really screwed since I plan on getting lost in Florida and Arizona. I think that the crossover is a great product even with the 2min + satellite acquisition time. I can return the GPS unit but the software is wasted of money. It's outmoded software and I made a mistake purchasing it. The only way for me to use these products now is t … Read more

Great Product, Very Versatile

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Great Product, Very Versatile

Davis from Fairfax, VA

This is a great product, that is very versatile. I recently used it on a 2-day canoeing/camping trip and it came in very handy. Since I had never been to this particular campground, I put in the address and the driving directions led me right to it without any wrong turns. The next day, the outfitter took us up river and we canoed down to our campsite. I had set our campsite as a waypoint so it was easy to find as we made our way down the river. Also, throughout the day, the travel computer function helped me keep track of how far we had progressed and how fast we were moving, so I knew how long it would take to reach the campsite. The next day, I used the travel computer to help determine if we needed to speed up to make it to our scheduled pick up down river on time. The travel computer function is also very useful for some of my other hobbies: biking, hiking, and kayaking. The fact that it is designed for outdoor use is also a great fit for my needs. The battery life is … Read more

Pre-Loaded, Easy Use, Needs Freq Recharg

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Pre-Loaded, Easy Use, Needs Freq Recharg

LisaS from Bakersfield, CA & Erie PA

This has higher temperature ratings than other GPSs... I bought it because I was working in the Mojave Desert. It is great for road directions, but not so good for finding stores, post offices or restaurants...the Magellan Roadmate 760 is far superior for that purpose. I have not used it for marine applications or music. Only problem is that I use it 8 hours or more per day and the battery will not last that long. It does not have a solar recharger adapter...I would need that for hiking or camping outings. I have not found a way to recharge it without plugging it in. Maps are already pre-loaded. The unit comes with a winshield mount, only problem is that it is illegal in CA, and the sticky mount that comes with it is permanent and not transferrable from one vehicle to another. I use rental cars for work because I travel all over the country and they have not created a portable dashboard adapter for this model yet when I checked with customer service. Periodically it takes more than a f … Read more