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Magellan RoadMate 3055
$250.00
Released April, 2010
The Pros:Bluetooth connectivity makes for a much safer in-car calling environment. Thin, lightweight profile has a minimal dashboard footprint. Turn-by-turn directions provided with more then enough time to be safely executed.
The Cons:Absence of Apple computer support can be very frustrating for Mac users. Live traffic updates can be very hit and miss. Lack of Google Maps data transfer that is prevalent among other GPS units.
The Magellan RoadMate 3055 is a mid-priced car GPS receiver. The RoadMate 3055 has an easy-to-see 4.7" touchscreen. In terms of Magellan's receiver offerings, the most unique feature of the RoadMate 3055 is the built-in Bluetooth technology.
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The Bluetooth technology is equipped with a hands-free calling feature, as well as noise-cancelling microphone and contact information storage. The highway lane assist feature lets you know what is coming up so that you will always be in the best lane possible for where you are going. The RoadMate 3055's free Lifetime Traffic alerts give you up-to-the-minute advice on where best to travel in order to avoid slow-moving traffic. When leaving home, the AAA TourBook feature lets you know the best places to eat and stay. The Magellan RoadMate 3055 also has a highway exit points of interest feature, which lets you know where the nearest gas station, restaurants and hotels are located.
Features
- 4.7" touchscreen
- Hands-free Bluetooth calling
- One-touch favorites menu
- Traffic alerts
- Highway lane assist
- AAA TourBook
- Built-in maps (Canada, US, Puerto Rico)
- Spoken directions
- Highway exit points of interest feature
- QuickSpell
- Multi-destination routing (up to 20 destinations)
- AAA member roadside assistance (requires AAA membership)
- Route customization
- Address book
- Night view
- Automatic re-route
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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Bluetooth connectivity makes for a much safer in-car calling environment
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Thin, lightweight profile has a minimal dashboard footprint
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Turn-by-turn directions provided with more then enough time to be safely executed
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Large, bright display enables quick and clear map referencing
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Absence of Apple computer support can be very frustrating for Mac users
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Live traffic updates can be very hit and miss
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Lack of Google Maps data transfer that is prevalent among other GPS units
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Lane Assist function falls short in clarity when compared to Garmin's
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Default settings including map zoom and home screen organization seem rather illogical
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Lack of a battery charge indicator can cause confusion
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iPhone contact synchronization feature may create additional profiles that are out of alphabetical order
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