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Magellan RoadMate 1212 GPS

#49

★★★★☆

4.2

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4 star		20
3 star		5
2 star		2
1 star		1

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Affordable, thin and amazingly easy to use, the Magellan RoadMate 1212 enables you to find virtually anywhere in seconds without reading the instructions! The sharp 3.5" color touch screen adds pleasure to driving. See your position on the interactive map, plus distance to the next turn, distance to destination, estimated time of arrival, street names and more, all at a glance. The simple touch-screen menu presents easy options! Voice guidance offers worry-free driving with spoken turn-by-turn directions so you can keep your eyes on the road.

Easily find your way around town with built-in maps of two North American countries and Puerto Rico. 6 million pre-programmed Points of Interest (POI) enable you to search and select nearby services, and recreation and business locations. Find gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more. Phone numbers are included (when available) so you can call ahead for information and reservations.

The Centrality Atlas III processor and built-in high-sensitivity antenna provide the fastest position acquisition in the industry for reliable navigation. QuickSpellTM intelligently searches and checks spelling so you can enter your destination with just a few touches of the screen. SmartDetour prompts you to route around sudden slow traffic.

The integrated rechargeable battery provides navigation for up to3 hours when power is unavailable.

Thin, elegant and completely mobile; take your Magellan RoadMate anywhere for easy, accurate navigation!

SayWhere Text-to-Speech: clearly announces the street name of your next turn.

3.5" QVGA color touch screen: The touch screen shows your position, points of interest, route, estimated time of arrival and more on the interactive map.

Pre-loaded maps: Built-in maps enable you to navigate the Unites States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

6 million of Points of Interest: Pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs and more. Search by name or category near your position or near any city.

Thin & stylish: Combines style and functionality in a pocket-sized design.

Innovative easy-to-use interface: Amazingly easy-to-use, route to your destination in seconds without even needing to read the instructions.

Interactive POI icons: Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination to see name, address, phone number (when available), and get an instant route.

QuickSpell: Predictive spelling guides in you address entry by eliminating irrelevant characters as you type.

SmartDetour: Automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow traffic.

Centrality Atlas III Processor: provides superior GPS performance and navigation.

Rechargeable battery: Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable. Recharges while driving via the included vehicle power adapter.

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

Customizable route method: Select Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Least or Most Use of Motorways, and Avoid Toll Roads.

Address book: Create and store personal Points of Interest for easy reoccurring trips.

Auto night view: Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.

SD-card compatibility: Back up your address book.

Specification	Description
Model	980-0178-001, 9800178001, RM1212SGXNA, ROADMATE1212
UPC	763357120998
2D/3D view	Yes
Accuracy	Approximately 10-16 feet (3-5 meters)
Address search	Yes
Antenna	Integrated
Anti-glare	Yes
Auto routing/rerouting	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Available memory	64MB
Battery Average Run Time	3
Battery Average Run Time UOM	HOURS
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	3.5" QVGA, color, anti-glare touchscreen for easy navigation and crystal-clear viewingPocket-sized form factor so it's easy to take a
Capacity	1200
Capacity UOM	mAh
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Color support	Yes
Country Of Origin	China
Day/Night mode	Yes
Description Header	Turn it on and find your way.
Display Catalog Number	55028177
Display size (diagonal)	3.5 inches
End Product Indicator	Yes
Features	Centrality Atlas™ III processor: provides superior GPS performance and navigationSmartDetour™ prompts drivers to route arou
GPS type	Car
Included in the Box	Magellan RoadMate 1212 receiverVehicle power adapterAdhesive disc for dash mountingWindshield mountBasic c
Inputs	1 x (USB connector)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	980-0178-001
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Maps	United States, Puerto Rico and Canada
Menu navigation	Touchscreen
Model	RoadMate 1212
Mounting options	Windshield or dash mount
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Other features	SayWhere (text-to-speech), QuickSpell, SmartDetour, TrueView and 3D Map View
Outputs	1 x (USB connector)
Points of interest	6 million
Processor	Centrality Atlas III
Product Depth	0.69
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	Drivers in California and Minnesota should not use the suction mount on their windshield or side or rear windows.
Product Height	3.3
Product Type	Car
Product Weight	4.9
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	3.63
Rechargeable	Yes
Required to function	Reference manual
Resolution	320x240
Size	Specialty
Supported Languages	English
Touchscreen	Yes
Type	QVGA
Updatable Maps	Yes
Uploadable Maps	SD card
Voice Guidance	Yes

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★★★★★

5.0

Awesome

"I am new to this GPS thing, but I am very impressed with this unit. I wanted the cheapest one that would speak road names and this one does that very well. It warns two miles before a turn, .5 files before a turn, then just before a turn. It handles forks very will (ie stay right on the fork coming up). I learned how to get to my job this morning using back roads without going on the highway. Worked awesome. Nex..." Read Full Review »

Sep 17, 2008 by flagrant99

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3.0

Don't Get SO Excited!!

"I bought my Magellan 1212 for $79.99 which is an amazing price. I bought it in order to help me find addresses on my new pizza route. When I first popped it out of the box and started using it without even reading the instructions and it found my first few addresses (practically right up to the front porch) I was extremely impressed. I even told my girlfriend I couldn't wait to get on the internet and write a ra..." Read Full Review »

Dec 03, 2008 by Mark69

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★★★★☆

4.0

"I'm good with directions My Husband is HORRIBLE the good thing about the Magellan Roadmate 1212 and we have the Magellan Maestro also is that it tells you turn by turn so you don't have to look at it the audio is really a plus and the font is large so you are not guessing. The night screen is grea …" Read Full Review »

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Jun 3 2009

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3.0

"I bought the 1212 in May 2009. [...] I called magellan about an update that is due Spring 2009.(NOW!!). You can get a free upgrade within 30 days of purchase. I was told update is, (Magellan's fault), running late. It will not be released untill July. Guess what, NOW THE NEW MAP IS GOING TO COST ME …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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May 29 2009

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Product preforms excellently. Compact .

★★★★★

5.0

"Fairly new to Atlanta area, I find the Magellan 1212 Roadmaster is a excellent traveling companion. Its size enables one to carry it without any complications. I am in no way dissatified with product. It would have been more convenient if a home charger cord, and computer download cord were with ini …" Read Full Review »

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Magellan RoadMate 1212 GPS

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