UPDATE: The Magellan RoadMate series has been officially discontinued. For a more current model, check out our Magellan auto GPS comparison chart or our list of current Magellan receivers.
The Magellan RoadMate 3050T GPS is one of the newest additions to Magellan's line of auto
navigation systems. Featuring built-in maps of the U.S. and Canada, the
30050T also includes a digital music player (MP3 and WMA compatible), a
photo viewer and the SiRFstar III chipset (unlike the Magellan 860T). A built in li-ion rechargeable battery makes it easier to use these features away from your car. Also included is the Magellan TrafficKitTM receiver and a 3-month starter
subscription, which provides live
traffic incident reports to avoid accidents, road work and more. The 3000T is basically the same unit, minus the TrafficKit receiver and starter subscription, though you can buy the receiver as an add-on.
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Before we hear from others, here's what Amazon has to say in their Magellan RoadMate 3050T review:
"Made to be user-friendly, the Magellan 3050T has a 3.5-inch touch sensitive screen that displays vibrant colors and sharp images. Simple menus and smart keys provide quick access to the 3050T's features, which include preloaded detailed maps, bird's eye 3D viewing to give you a clear sense of your surroundings, and over six million points of interest such as gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks, historic sites, museums, and much more. The 3050T lets you select up to 20 destinations and optimize the most direct route between them, as well as store your favorite locations for the trips you take frequently. You can also customize mapping selection with the 3050T, which lets you select routes based on driving time, distance, and traffic congestion, or exclude routes you prefer to avoid, such as toll roads...."
Here's what others are saying about the Magellan RoadMate 3050T:
- GPSInformation.org has posted their Magellan RoadMate 3050T review, in their typically thorough fashion.
- PocketLint has posted a Magellan RoadMate 3050T review.
- Personal Computer World has also posted a Magellan RoadMate 3050T review.
- Curbside has posted their Magellan RoadMate 3050T review as well.
- The first Magellan RoadMate 3050T reviews by users are showing up at Amazon.
I'll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some other helpful resources:
- A PDF version of the Magellan Roadmate 3050T owners manual.
- There is a Magellan RoadMate message forum at GpsPasSion.
- There is also a Magellan GPS message forum at Yahoo, and an alt.satellite.gps.magellan UseNet group.
- Want to see how the RoadMate 3050T stacks up against other units? Use this mobile Magellan GPS comparison tool.
Compare prices on the Magellan RoadMate 3050T at these merchants:
- Check the current Magellan RoadMate 3050T price at Amazon.com.
- Get the
Magellan RoadMate 3050T Compact Automotive GPS System with Traffic and MP3
at Tiger GPS.
- Find the Magellan RoadMate 3050T for an amazingly low price on eBay.
Features list from the official Magellan RoadMate web page:
- * Easy-to-use - Quick access to features through simple touch-screen menus and keypad
- * Intelligently designed - Designed for easy right or left hand driving, with simple menus, convenient keys and a large 3.5" color touch screen, the industrial look compliments any vehicle.
- * Traffic-enabled - Included Magellan TrafficKitTM receiver provides LIVE incident reports to avoid accidents, road work and more. Incidents appear on screen with detailed information. (Requires Traffic Service subscription)
- * Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance - BE THERE™ quickly and safely
- * Built-in maps - 50 United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
- * Bird's eye 3D view - Clearly see your surroundings
- * Digital Music Player - Play your favorite MP3 or WMA music through integrated speaker or headphones (not included)
- * Photo Viewer - View your vacation pictures while you're still on vacation
- Rechargeable battery - Navigate and enjoy music and pictures away from your vehicle
- Multi-destination Route Optimization - Select up to 20 destinations and optimize the most direct route between them
- SmartDetour - Customize the settings to automatically route you around slow freeway traffic
- Auto Re-route - Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour
- SmartVolume™ - Turns up the speaker at 45 MPH
- Auto night view - Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
- QuickSpell™ - Easily enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature
- Complete mobility - Transfer to any vehicle with no installation
- Over 6 million points of interest (POI) - Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more
- Interactive POI icons - Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route
- Customizable route method - Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
- Route exclusion - Select street or freeways to avoid
- 4 easy views - Map View, Bird's eye 3D map, TrueView™ split screen, Maneuver List
- Address Book - Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips
- Instant locate - One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services
Related posts:
- GPS receivers with MP3 players
- Magellan RoadMate 2200T review
- Magellan RoadMate 3000T review
- Magellan RoadMate 6000T review
I've recently both Magellan RoadMate 3050T auto GPS systems and I'm quite happy with it. It deserves it's price. Thumbs up!
Posted by: James Kronefield | February 13, 2007 at 05:49 AM