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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 60 reviews

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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77%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the SmartGPS 5" GPS as having excellent Bluetooth connectivity, a large, easy-to-read screen, and intuitive operation. Many appreciate the multiple route options available. However, some users have reported concerns about the device's battery life, particularly when not connected to an external power source. A few users experienced unexpected shutdowns after extended use.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    provides good information

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device provides alert for traffic cameras. It provides an easy to watch map for making correct turns and following the right route. It remembers multiple addresses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not durable or rugged at all .

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    This product is not built for the bumpy highway or stop and go traffic the power jack is a joke screen flashes in brightness in and oun with bad connection. Very poor design I had to return mine after only 4 hours literally a joke product walk away from this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it! New functions very useful.

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    Very easy. To use. New features are great. Lifetime free map update is good. Red light earning good to have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty decent unit

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    Pretty good device overall... wish it worked better with Foursquare and Yelp, as it needs WiFi to do so...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It is a very good product. Good value for yr money

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    A good value for your money. I love it. A bit large but with clear guide. You will love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome GPS

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    I used this GPS from OKC to California and back. It has some very good features. The only problem that I found is that it told me to exit the freeway numerous times just to put me right back on. I think it just needed an update. I like how you can find the destination on your phone and send it to the GPS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    given as a Christmas gift

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recipient is "directionally challenged" from time to time and was pleased to receive this gift

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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    This is a great GPS does everthing I would like it to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great feature-packed GPS

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    This GPS has all the features we need at a great price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Easy large screen and a plus with free map updates

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great aide on trips.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having this unit allowed me to cancel my subscription to OnStar and experience good savings while retaining the ability to navigate new locations. Works well for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS for the car

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    I use it a lot but I want to know how to reset it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    great input

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    It freezes frequently, other than that it's a good product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    would not reccommend unless you dont want traffic

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    we used it for about 3 days for our business and returned it. We need live traffic updates and the only way to get it is through the cell phones app, but it would never sync properly. The Bluetooth would try to sync with everything but the phone....even people in the next car.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Good product for the money. My husband said it was fairly easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    user friendly gps

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    Love all the features blue tooth connection especially

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    System not accurate

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    The GPS didn't work well . We purchased before a vacation and it took plus out of the way several times due to continue to shut off.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor design

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    In order to get ETA u have to use a split screen map leaving the map very small and the ETA is in TINY print. The unit is huge creating blind spots, but the actual screen is not. Worst gps I have ever had. NOT voice activated.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great concept

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've owned Garmin's for more than 10 years and this Magellan does great things since it connects to WiFi and your smartphones Bluetooth to update all your local POI's and other things. 1) you get Yelp and Foursquare POI's via wifi and Bluetooth 2) fuel prices, best parking, weather, red light camera alerts 3) lifetime maps & traffic 4) web browser built in(wifi) 5) it include av-in so you can add wireless backup camera 6) junction view 7) send locations from smartphone to PND The directions algorithm is identical to Garmin. ETA is accurate. It includes Rerouting, detour & avoid certain roads on trips. The maps are plain and not colorful but it gets you from point A to point B. Great product so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth, Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Loved this GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely loved this GPS. It was easy to use and the ability to bluetooth with my iPhone was the best feature. I was disappointed that you cannot add POI as with a Garmin, but the Magellan RoadMate app and Wi-Fi capability overroad this missing feature. This is also true for putting in GPS coordinates. What I am severely disappointed in is the unit started shutting down and rebooting by itself after 16 months of use. What is even worse is Magellan's business practice. They do not repair units. If it is under warranty, you can have it replaced. If it is beyond warranty, like mine was, you can return the unit to them and purchase another at a discounted price. The discount is very, very good, but there were only three models they offered me to purchase; none of them being the SmartGPS. I absolutely loved this unit, but am very torn as to what to do about a replacement.

    I would recommend this to a friend