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Magellan RoadMate is worthless
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Olin Spar
Aug 26, 2012, 10:11:22 PM8/26/12
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On my Magellan RoadMate 2036-MU, the map (version 46.03) and software (version 4.92) are updated to the current versions.
The RoadMate works splendidly, except that when "go" is pressed for navigational instructions, the unit displays a message that it must shut down and restart to save the data. When the unit restarts, it forgets about navigation. So, navigation doesn't work.
Also, it is impossible to delete the "home" address -- the unit restarts and forgets to delete that address.
So, if all you need is a map display, by all means buy a Magellan RoadMate. If you want to navigate, you'd better buy a Garmin.
The RoadMate works splendidly, except that when "go" is pressed for navigational instructions, the unit displays a message that it must shut down and restart to save the data. When the unit restarts, it forgets about navigation. So, navigation doesn't work.
Also, it is impossible to delete the "home" address -- the unit restarts and forgets to delete that address.
So, if all you need is a map display, by all means buy a Magellan RoadMate. If you want to navigate, you'd better buy a Garmin.
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Olin Spar
Oct 15, 2012, 7:26:26 PM10/15/12
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Magellan gave me a free replacement unit, and it works properly. I called Magellan's support center, and they were familiar with the issue that had bricked my unit. Magellan gave me a repair order number, and I shipped my nonworking unit to a Magellan office in Tennessee. Several days later, I received -- free of charge -- a reconditioned unit as a replacement.
Olin Spar
Apr 1, 2013, 11:15:06 AM4/1/13
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The reconditioned unit works very well. Kudos to Magellan!
Bill27612
Aug 23, 2013, 5:23:18 PM8/23/13
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On Monday, April 1, 2013 11:15:06 AM UTC-4, Olin Spar wrote:
> The reconditioned unit works very well. Kudos to Magellan!
Never brag on Magellan....they will bite you in the ass ....worst company I've ever dealt with...
> The reconditioned unit works very well. Kudos to Magellan!
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