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| Magellan RoadMate 1412 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $185.00
You Save: $114.99 (38%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 362
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 480 x 272
Display Size: 4.3
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 9.8 x 2.1
nv:Type: Receiver
GPS Accuracy Position: 3-5 meters WAAS
Waypoints: 1.3 Million
Touch Screen: Yes
Expansion Slots: SD Card
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Battery Life: 3 hours
Antenna: Integrated multidirectional patch
MPN: Magellan RoadMate 1412
Model: Magellan RoadMate 1412
UPC: 763357120653
EAN: 0763357120653
ASIN: B0014LC9S0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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How did I ever live without a GPS? September 8, 2008
I purchased one of the first Magellan Roadmates when they were over $1K. I truly believe having a GPS prevented me from divorce. My wife has map dislexia and frequently gave me information to exit when I was past any possibility of turning. This led to many frustrating and heated moments on the road. Maggie, as we like to call our GPS, eliminated the only source of unhappiness in our marriage.
This unit lacks one feature I liked on my original Roadmate such as the ability to select voices for male or female, US english or UK english. I liked the UK female. Other than that I think it functions wonderfully.
Some other comments discussed time for processing and accuracy of directions. Considering the amount of information and number of roads it must consider, I think it does a fantastic job. You try getting routing instructions using any method you want and see if you can do it that fast.
I have learned that accuracy is not a product of the unit but more a product of the various towns, counties, or states providing accurate data to the mapping organizations that feed the GPS providers. An example of this my local area has redesigned the on/off ramps for the Interstate. Until this gets processed via updates any out-of-towner using a GPS would likely be critical of its accuracy. I see new road construction, expansion, intersection redesign and rerouting of traffic everywhere I go. Road work never seems to stop.
The true test is whether or not the directions get you there, not if it follows a route you are familiar with. If I was finding a location for the first time I just want to get there safely and in a timely manner. This unit does that. There will always be exceptions with any GPS system but his one does the job very well. I use it almost every day, even locally but especially on long trips. You can't beat the exit POI information and the rerouting feature when on an unfamiliar highway.
 magellan 1412 gps September 7, 2008
I've had the gps for about one month. Its a great unit. very easy to use. i would have like to have a ac charger supplied with the gps but i know they are available and i may buy one latter on. It is priced right. Its a amazing electronic devise.
Just what I wanted September 7, 2008
After using GPS systems in rental cars, I decided it was time to buy one for my own vehicle. I picked this one over the others based on the screen size and feature set.
To start with, I didn't want any fancy features. I wasn't interested in the capability to play MP3's, run my cell phone, or balance the federal budget. What I wanted was a simple GPS, accurate, easy to read, obvious to use.
The 1412 was all that for me. I glanced through the manual, but there was nothing at all un-obvious about how to use it. I plugged it in, took one look at the screen, and was off.
It seems pretty accurate, although I have caught it giving slightly flawed directions (turn left in xx miles), although the map was correct and it did show the turn at the right spot. To get a feel for its usefulness, I have driven around some "tricky" areas, and it seemed to work its way through them with no problems. I also did not see any problems with it recalculating its way after a missed turn.
The POI database seemed pretty comprehensive, although it did miss a few shopping malls. It also seems that the map included (and the latest one available) is about a year or so out of date. Whether that matters probably depends on what you will use it for. I didn't think it was a big deal. The voice prompts seemed ok, although I ended up disabling them.
I updated the firmware as soon as I got it, and the process went fine.
The screen was easy to read, even in sunlight. I also purchased a friction pad, and mounted it to that- which seemed to work fine. The unit powers up quick, and seems to get its bearings within a few seconds.
The only cons: No USB cable in the box- not a big deal since I have one, but the mini-USB cable can be an odd item. The manual was also on CD, not a hard-copy- but I found the unit intuitive enough that a didn't bother to RTFM.
I also live close to some rural areas in Washington State. The GPS did a pretty good job working on back-country roads, and even took a shot at a couple Forest Service and Logging roads, although its database was limited. I know it is not designed for off-road/back country travel, but it was encouraging to see it find a couple of roads.
In short, all I wanted was a GPS, and I am happy with it.
Would have given it 5 stars if it came with a USB cable. It would also be a neat feature to have a plastic cap to protect the LCD screen when storing the unit.
Great product. September 6, 2008
When my son bought me this for my birthday I thought I wouldn't use it much, but wow, it takes me directly to my son's "away" soccer games, and even correctly directs me down some pretty obscure one-lane back roads. Good job Magellan!
I give it four stars, but only because.... September 3, 2008
...since I've been using it, I've noticed that the maps are not 100% accurate. More like 98%. For instance, when driving along and I pull into certain shopping centers or business parks, those roads (and even though they've been around for many years); do not show up on the device. It shows the main road leading to those certain locations, but when you pull in, the display shows you as being just off the main road that got you there in the first place. Other than that, the device is very reliable and hasn't locked up on me or had any other ancillary problems. The POI locations and phone numbers are a great feature to have, especially on vacation, but I guess when it comes down to it, maps, locations, restaurants, stores....they are either IN business or they are NOT in business, so updates are always going to be needed. In closing I'd also like to mention that the display is excellent, as well as the voice and loudness. You don't have to struggle to hear it when it calls out your upcoming turns, etc.
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