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Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit

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4.1

 

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Pros

  • Easy to read (16)
  • Easy setup (15)
  • Simple controls (15)
  • Compact (13)
  • Reliable (11)
  • Quality construction (8)
  • Good battery life (7)
  • Easy menus (4)
  • Acquires satellites quickly (1)
  • Charges quickly (1)
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Cons

  • Inaccurate (6)
  • Acquires satellites slowly (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Poor battery life (2)
  • 2min satellite acquire (1)
  • Map support (1)
  • Much detail left out (1)
  • No topo maps available (1)
  • No upgraded us topos (1)
  • Not vista compatible (1)

Best Uses

  • Auto (12)
  • Hiking (9)
  • Travel (9)
  • Adventure (5)
  • Boating (5)
  • Urban navigation (2)
  • Faster routes (1)
  • Finding specific address (1)
  • Paper weight (1)
  • Rural navigation (1)
 
 
 

Provided by CameraWorld.com

Navigate the streets, trails, lakes and oceans with this pocket-sized CrossoverGPSTM. With all the standard features of the advanced Magellan auto navigation GPS products, plus the ability to go from the open road to the great outdoors. Enjoy driving, hiking, geocaching, boating, fishing and more, all with one GPS! Simple touch-screen menus, turn-by-turn voice guidance and upgradeable to receive Real-time traffic alerts.

  • First full-feature CrossoverGPS that is waterproof to IPX-4
  • Pocket-sized, lightweight & rugged
  • Avoid traffic with Real-time updates (optional)

    CrossoverGPSTMexpandable - Easily navigate the open road and the great outdoor. Pre-loaded with topographic maps of the 48 contiguous United States to help you navigate all your outdoor adventures.

    Waterproof to IPX-4 - Don''t worry if you get caught in the rain, it''s sealed to IPX-4 standards.

    Easy-to-use - Simple touch-screen menus and quick-entry features

    Pocket-sized & Lightweight - Easily transfer between vehicles, pack it for a flight or carry it in your pocket (4.3" x 3.4" x 1.1") and 7.8 oz.

    Traffic upgradeable - Get LIVE traffic incident reports when you add the Magellan TrafficKitTM. (Requires service subscription after introductory period)

    Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - Be there quickly and safely

    Rechargeable battery - Best in class battery for use up to 8 hours without access to power

    SirfstarIII chip set for quick access to a satellite signal

    SayWhere text-to-speech - Hear the street name of your next turn

    Multi-destination Routing - Select up to 20 destinations

    SmartDetour - Automatically routes you around sudden slow freeway traffic using your own custom settings

    Built-in maps - Detailed street maps of United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and topographic maps of the 48 contiguous United States

    Bird''s-eye 3D view - Clearly see your surroundings

    SD card compatible - Insert outdoor maps, MapSend BlueNav marine maps, music and pictures

    Digital Music Player - Play your favorite music through the integrated speaker or your own headphones

    Photo Viewer - View your vacation pictures while you''re still on vacation

    Auto re-route - Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour

    Auto night view - Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing

    QuickSpell - Easily enter addresses with efficient auto-complete feature

    1.5 million points of interest (POI) - Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more

    Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route

    4 routing methods available - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads

    Address Book and Favorites List - Create and store personal points of interest to easily route to places you go to often

    Instant locate - One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services

  • Specification Description
    Model 28547, 980890-01, 98089001
    UPC 763357115703
    Battery Life 8 Hour - Continuous use
    Battery life at 70 degrees Up to 8 hours
    Battery type Li-Ion
    Car & Motorcycle Units 3" Screens
    Channels 20
    Color screen Yes
    Compact antenna SiRF Star III
    Country Of Origin China
    Country Of Origin United States
    CountryOrNoWool United States
    Dimensions 4.3 x 3.4 x 1.1 inches
    Display Color
    Display Resolution x x
    Display Screen 3.5" Color LCD Touch Screen
    Display size 2.81 x 2.11 inches
    Handheld & Fitness Units Mapping Units
    Memory Expandable SD card slot
    Navigation Instructions Voice
    PC Compatible Yes
    Position accuracy 3 meters (WAAS enabled)
    Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes
    Routes N/A
    Screen Pixels 320 x 240
    sgpDisplay Color
    sgpGPSType Automotive
    SKU 145214
    Type: GPS Automotive
    Type: GPS Handheld
    Waypoints (total) N/A
    Weight 8.5 (9.4 with Sport Guard) ounces

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    Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Reviews

     
     
     

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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Haven't seen anything better

    "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 Garmi..." Read Full Review »

    Sep 14, 2007 by Gallaher

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    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0
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    "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 ..." Read Full Review »

    Oct 10, 2007 by polymath

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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

    Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Review

    Haven't seen anything better

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Adventure
    • Auto
    • Boating
    • Hiking
    • Travel
     

    "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 be …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 14 2007
    Gallaher
    Atlanta, GA
    I am:
    • Gearhead
    • Outdoor Enthusiast
    • Professional
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    [39 of 54 customers found this review helpful]

    Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Review

    Cautiously Optomistic

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Long Battery Life
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Adventure
    • Auto
    • Boating
    • Hiking
    • Travel
     

    "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 acquir …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 14 2007
    David the Diver
    Dallas, TX
    I am:
    • Bad With Directions
    • Gearhead
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Review

    Already out of date

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

      Pros

    • Charges quickly
    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Good mounting equip
    • Long Battery Life
    • More »

      Cons

    • 2min satellite acquire
    • No upgraded US Topos
    • Not Vista compatible

      Best Uses

    • Adventure
    • Auto
    • Hiking
    • Travel
     

    "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 s …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 10 2007
    polymath
    Gainesville, Florida
    I am:
    • Bad With Directions
    • Gearhead
    • IT Professional
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Review

    Great Product, Very Versatile

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Long Battery Life
    • Reliable Performance
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Auto
    • Boating
    • Hiking
     

    "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 outfit …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 4 2007
    Davis
    Fairfax, VA
    I am:
    • Gearhead
    • Outdoor Enthusiast
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Magellan Crossover GPS In-Car / Handheld GPS Unit Review

    Pre-Loaded, Easy Use, Needs Freq Recharg

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • Short Battery Life

      Best Uses

    • Auto
    • Hiking
    • Travel
     

    "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 …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 13 2007
    LisaS
    Bakersfield, CA & Erie PA
    I am:
    • Bad With Directions
    • Gearhead
    • Outdoor Enthusiast
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