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| About - Magellan Roadmate 5045 LM |
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The Magellan Roadmate 5045 LM is a GPS available from Magellan. The Roadmate 5045 LM typically costs between $110.07 - $130.95. Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on GPS models like the Roadmate 5045 LM.
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| The Ratings of Magellan Roadmate 5045 were applied to untested model Magellan Roadmate 5045 LM, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. | ||
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Price range:
$110.52 - $194.99
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| About This Brand |
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Magellan lays claim to developing the first commercially available handheld GPS receiver, the NAV 1000, introduced in 1989. The California company makes portable navigation systems for hikers in addition to automobiles, and it is the supplier of the NeverLost system used in Hertz rental cars. Magellan units have scored well in our testing, and we've been impressed with some of Magellan's newest models. The company is credited with introducing the first portable nav system that can respond to voice commands. But like other portables with that feature, we have seen mixed results in our testing. |
| Features & Specs - Magellan Roadmate 5045 LM | |
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Screen size (in.) |
5.0 |
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Weight (oz.) |
6.4 |
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Bluetooth hands-free calling |
No |
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Spoken street names |
Yes |
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| Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.) |
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| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer | Mitac International Corporation |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.mitac.com |
| Product Line | RoadMate |
| Product Model | 5045-LM |
| Product Name | RoadMate 5045-LM Automobile Portable GPS Navigator |
| Product Type | Automobile Portable GPS Navigator |
Consumer Reports User Reviews
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By from
Will Get You Lost
11/14/2012
Pros
Easy Menus
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Cons
Inaccurate
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comment:
Couldn't believe I could buy a 5 GPS for around $150. Screen is bright and easy to read--HOWEVER...you get what you pay for. This unit has been notoriously unreliable-a huge disappointment. No auto re-route when you miss a turn, suggests turns that just aren't there. VERY SLOW when reacting to inputs, causes you to jump past menus if you push a button more than once. During my last trip I had to pull out my smart phone for directions. Next time I buy a GPS -- I should first research CR before I purchase!....shame on me!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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It was doing ok until map upgrade time
7/18/2012
Pros
Easy To Read
Great volume
Large Screen
Cons
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Complicated Controls
Confusing web site
Difficult Menus
Short Battery Life
Terrible consumer support
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Urban Navigation
Comment:
The model 5045 LM is suppose to have limited life-time map upgrades at no additional charge. The support people first said, no, it does not. Then said they couldn't determine from the Serial Number, would I send them a copy of the purchase receipt...? Now they've said the Content manager is down and I'll have to wait until it comes up to see if it will provide the N/C map upgrades or not. Good thing some one's life isn't Dependant on this device.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
You get what you pay for
5/24/2012
Pros
Large clear lcd
Cons
Difficult Menus
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comment:
The user interface is not very intutitive - for instance, if you fail to delete your last trip, it wants to take you back to that location before sending you to your new destination. It also does not appear to self correct if you alter your route on the go, and your ONLY choices are fastest way or most direct way - it's just not smart.<br /><br />If you *kind of* know where you're going, then it might be helpful, but I am really afraid to rely on it. <br /><br />And the battery ALWAYS seems to be dead. :(
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has 2 Months of experience with this product
Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM GPS
08/15/2012
Strength
Weakness
The voice navigator doesnt sound clear, compare to other brand, & the touch screen is not accurate.
Magellan must pay attention to the Consumers Reviews, & their Quality Control Department.
Source: Price Grabber
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User has 3 Months of experience with this product
Go with an alternate
04/19/2012
Strength
none
Weakness
This device is not at all intuitive in its use. Weve owned TomTom and it was okay, but by comparison to this it was MUCH easier to use.
Source: Price Grabber
