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Not good quality1
Posted by:
BowtieSteve from Ankeny, Iowa on
12/03/2011
The size is very good. I use it in my Motor Home as my back up camera monitor in addition to using the GPS function. Because of this feature I'm really trying hard to make one work. This is my second one (same model) as the first. The first one went bad right after the warranty was up. This one is only a month old and already having battery charging and then holding problem. Magellan does not repair these or even replace batteries! My Garmin 200 Nuvi is 3 years old and always works well for less than 1/2 the cost of one of these. Steve2 out of 2 found this review helpful.
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Out of Date Before Out of Box1
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SidsOpinion from Pass Christian,MS on
10/14/2011
This GPS works OK as long as you know where you're going and how to get there. I realize that everything can't be updated instantly but the first thing you have to do with this is download the update. Then you find out the update is way out of date and the dang thing takes you to dead end streets with walls built across the road and not new walls. It'll tell you to turn where a road used to be...a very long time ago. And Magellan will let you buy the new outdated map update release for the price of another unit. I just don't think this is a very good business practice. This is the last magellan product I'll ever buy.9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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Good basic unit4
Posted by:
Happyrock from Kentucky on
08/10/2011
Bought this one after having calibration issues with two Garmin Nuvis in a row. So far this GPS has performed very well. As an avid Geocacher as well I was hoping that I could upload GC details and use it for some paperless caching given that I already had a Magellan handheld. I have yet to figure out how, if even possible, I may have wrongfully assumed the 250 waypoints included having the ability to transfer from the computer. other than that, how can you not love that big bright screen? And no performance issues to date.0 out of 0 found this review helpful.
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Highly recommend this GPS4
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Steelers2k5 from Atlanta, GA on
06/05/2011
The Magellan 1700 is one of the best GPS I’ve ever owned. I really like the huge 7” display which fits nicely on my Mustang’s dash board. It’s worth noting how well the interface is. It seems like they designed the user interface with the driver in mind. For example, the sound button is on the main screen and touching it brings up the volume/mute functions. I’ve owned other GPS devices that required me to go into the settings to make these kinds of changes. One feature worth mentioning is the ability to scroll past your current location on the map. You just touch the map and drag it around to see what’s coming up beyond your location. I can’t say enough good things about this model and I’m very happy with the purchase so far. If you are in the market for a new GPS you need to consider this one.
The Good:
-7” display – it’s huge compared to all others.
-Best rerouting of any GPS I’ve owned. (quick)
-Touch screen allows you to drag the map ahead of where you are so you can see what’s coming.
-Very simple/intuitive interface
-Decent anti-glare screen
-Automatically turns to daylight mode at night.
-The price. At $150 this device is a great deal.
The Bad:
-At times, the interface is kind of sluggish. This is not a deal breaker because my TomTom does the same thing at times.
-The Magellan is heavy so if you attach it to your windshield it will start to point downward as you drive. Again, not really a problem if you mount it close to your dash board.20 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GPS5
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CSHELANS from ROCHESTER, NY on
05/11/2011
THIS GPS WAS A GIFT FROM MY KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS... IT WAS THE BEST GIFT EVER. I AM A VISITING NURSE AND MY DAY IS SPENT DRIVING TO ADDRESSES UNKNOWN TO ME. MY DAYS OF MAP READING ARE OVER. MY OLD TATTERED MAP BOOKS ARE OUT THE WINDOW---THIS GPS SAVED THE DAY FOR ME ON MANY OCCASSIONS. ITS EASY TO USE, EASY TO SEE AND VOLUME IS ADJUSTABLE SO I JUST SET THE ADDRESS, PUT IT IN THE SEAT NEXT TO ME AND IT TALKS ME THERE.....ITS THE BEST THING FOR MY JOB. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE.15 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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Best purchase ever!!!5
Posted by:
HotinMiami from Miami on
03/29/2011
My wife got this for me because she hates me cursing in the car when i can't find an address, let me tell you, i have not cursed in months!!! I love this. best investment in my sanity i ever made. Very easy to use, program address in to the GPS. search stores and locations very easy. BIG screen to see and to touch. AWESOME!!!!15 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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Not worth the money1
Posted by:
BrianAb from Spokane on
03/05/2011
We were given one of these units as an anniversary gift. It was never very good.
It would take a very very long time to aquire the sat signal and it eventually completely stopped all together.
While driving it did a good job alerting you to an upcoming turn, however once you made that turn we would often have to pull over and wait because it would take 2 minutes to let you know what the next thing to do was.
You can cover alot of distance in 2 minutes and be way past what was supposed to be the next turn.
Yes we updated everything but it just never worked properly.11 out of 23 found this review helpful.
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The Garmin is far superior1
Posted by:
kado from Fair Oaks, CA on
02/01/2011
I am really unhappy with the Magellan 1700. We are unable to enter coordinates which we use for gold prospecting. I miss my Garmin and would never purchase another brand. The magellan is more sensitive when you are off road picking up a signal. Never had that problem with the Garmin.10 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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