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| Magellan Crossover 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Road and Trail Navigator | 
 enlarge | Brand: Magellan
Category: CE
List Price: $599.99
Buy New: $219.95
You Save: $380.04 (63%)
New (7) Used (3) Refurbished (3) from $119.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  106 reviews
Sales Rank: 1576
Format: Cd
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Color: Olive
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Tracks: Unknown
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: Unknown
Display Size: 3.5
Includes MP3 Player: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 1.1 x 3.5
MPN: 980890-01
Model: 980890-01
UPC: 763357115703
EAN: 0763357115703
ASIN: B000KMEGDA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A lifesaver GPS March 10, 2008
I have had the Magellan Crossover GPS for about two weeks and have discovered that I could not easily give it up. I upgraded to the new firmware that was on the Magellan site before using it. I call the pleasant voice that provides direction, Alicia, the name of our favorite travel agent. Alicia got me nicely around town, even when I purposely tried to confuse her. Ignoring her advice, I would go off in a different direction and Alicia always would give me directions as to how to get back on the original route unless I went too far off. Then she would recalculate a new route from where I was to where I wanted to go. Most impressive. On a trip from Sarasota to Charleston and then on to Myrtle Beach, Alicia was a lifesaver many times. Especially when finding an address that was difficult to get to by looking at the AAA maps. Her directions were easy to follow and always worked. She did make a few mistakes. Once saying to turn left when the proper turn direction was right. The screen direction was correct though. On the way back she managed to find us routes to and from restaurants and other Points of Interest that I would not have been able to find using maps alone. With the 8 hour battery life I often did not bother to plug the unit into the cigarette lighter socket and never had any problem with Alicia's voice going away. Will I take Alicia on other trips to new locations? You bet, she is one very smart woman. Will I take the unit with me hiking this summer? You bet. Will I take the unit with me kayaking in the Everglades next winter to keep from getting lost? You bet. Until then Alicia will be guiding me in the car, saving me time, and getting me easily to where I will want to go.
 Great Product for multipurpose users March 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered with Expedited shipping and received product in 3 days. It does not state that in the product description that product comes with both car adaptor and wall charger, but it does, so need to buy a separate car charger unless you want two of them.
It has excellent battery life. It will hold charge 8 to 9 hours with no problems during continuous use. I have used it extensively for driving, snowboard backcountry, and hiking backcountry with met expectations every time. I have yet to use the Marine GPS functions.
I am sure a person could find short comings with each of the individual GPS functions (driving, hiking, and marine) when compared to single purpose GPS device; but for someone looking for a shotgun approach to their GPS needs, this unit did it for me.
 Needs maps updated!! March 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This would be a spectacular GPS if Magellan would update the maps for it. I won't recommend it until they do!! I have been misled by the Crossover several times. On the somewhat newer bridges in my area, it looks as though the car is a boat crossing a bridge-less body of water. However, the off-road feature works well.
Mixed feelings, probably not worth the money February 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was very interested in this unit because of the cross-functionality: road navigation and outdoor/topographic maps. I am very pleased with the road navigation mode. I am very disappointed with the topographic maps. The built in maps have a 90 meter resolution and very little detail - they are close to worthless, particularly in relatively flat Ohio. According to the manual with the unit, 30 meter maps with much more detail are available on the website for the Continental US (loaded on SD memory cards). This is not true - there are no such maps currently available, and customer service was more than vague about when and if such maps would be available.
Quite frankly, without this ability, the unit is not worth the extra cost. If I was going to do it over I would buy a cheaper road navigation unit and a topographic unit separately.
Magellan Crossover February 20, 2008
It is working great. I like the announcement of the street to make the upcoming turns. No problem so far.
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