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| Magellan RoadMate 2200T Portable GPS Navigator, Silver | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $549.99
Buy New: $125.00
You Save: $424.99 (77%)
New (3) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $90.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 7284
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Native Resolution: 320 x 240
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 6 x 9
MPN: 980897-01
Model: 980897-01
UPC: 763357116014
EAN: 0763357116014
ASIN: B000IELOY4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Magellan RoadMate 2200T August 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned the 2200T for about two months now and have had mixed experiences with the unit. First off it will get you where you are going and that's a good thing.
When we first got the unit we used it to go to places that we always went. Like mom's house or work or the store. Although the route the unit picked was not always the easiest route we were able to get to where we were going. If you use the "shortest route" feature be prepared to get on and off highways and go through some back woods. This route is generally shorter distance wise but can lead to very long drives. Using the "fastest route" seems to work well and will get you there in better time. One trip I used the "shortest route" route calculation and then proceeded to take the fastest route that I knew. The 2200T quickly recalculated the route and displayed the new "shortest route" directions. The only real drawback I can see with this unit is that when you take a trip where the destination is on the other side of a divided highway the unit doesn't realize that you have to go down the street to turn around to get to your destination.
Conclusion: This is a very good unit and works very well. I particularly like the antenna system that is non-intrusive. Meaning there is no hint of an antenna. I would recommend this unit.
 Doesn't really have crossover maps August 2, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Like another reviewer, I bought this several months ago based on the promise of crossover maps. I'm beginning to doubt that Magellan has any intention of ever providing them.
It does okay on the road, but I had hoped for something that would eliminate the need for two units. I would not recommend just because I don't feel comfortable recommending a product from a company I can't trust.
Great Mate to have on the Road July 28, 2007
I bought this unit somewhere else for two hundred thirty. This is a pretty good unit for the price I paid. POI database is lackluster, but you can input your own POIs (You need to update to the latest firmware first). This unit also gets me to the right place everytime regardless if it's the most efficient way. I'd rather have this than get lost like I usually do. My favorite part of this unit is the bell that sounds when you're about to make a turn. Re-routing was fast for me. Text-to-speech is decent. The robot voice is awkward when saying street names, but not annoying at all. A firmware update could probably fix it.
I didn't need to read the instructions because it was so easy to use. To start it up, you need a pencil or something else small and pointy to hit the reset button. After reset, hold the power button until you see the magellan logo and you're good to go.
The only gripe I have is the map is date 8/26/06. Wish they gave us free map updates. Rumor has it map updates cost $100. No thanks.
 roadmate 2200t review July 22, 2007
this is a very easy product to use. The only frustrating part was that the instructions were on a cd. The cd was good, but it would have been less frustrating if a hands on 'mini-manual' would have been included. In this manual it could have had a 'basic' use to get started and use for example runs.
 Not As Advertised July 22, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this unit in early December of 2006, based on the promise and news release from Magellan that the unit could be upgraded to a Crossover unit that I could also use offroad on my ATV. The Crossover 2500 (which does both of these functions) had not been released at that point, so I purchased this 2200T unit based on Magellan's promises. It is now almost eight months later, and still no upgrades are available. Magellan's poor Customer Service Dept. keeps making false promises as to a release date and they have now removed almost all mention of the upgrade from their advertising. If I wanted an on-road only GPS unit I would have purchased a Garmin. Think twice before buying this unit...!!!
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