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Magellan RoadMate 800

Magellan RoadMate 800
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alaScore 80

168 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 168 reviews of Magellan RoadMate 800. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and maps. The price and performance also get good feedback, but many are negative about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan RoadMate 800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Magellan RoadMate 800

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 144 user reviews of Magellan RoadMate 800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the maps and screen. The price and performance also get good reviews. There are some critical reviews about the reliability, and comments are divided on the size.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : John R. Delaney (cnet.com)

Magellan RoadMate 800 review: Magellan RoadMate 800

 

Picking up where the RoadMate 760 left off, the Magellan RoadMate 800 is stocked with many of the same great navigation features of its predecessor and includes a few entertainment extras to boot. You get an integrated MP3 player and a picture viewer;...

The Magellan RoadMate 800 comes with maps preloaded on its hard drive and includes entertainment features. It also has solid performance.

Unfortunately, the Magellan RoadMate 800 doesn't feature text-to-speech functionality or an FM modulator.

Armed with a rechargeable internal battery and entertainment features, the Magellan RoadMate 800 is an accurate nav system you can use in the car or on foot, but it lacks some of the advanced features of its competitors.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : gpsfaq.com (gpsfaq.com)

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Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Ryan McLaughlin (justechn.com)

Review: Magellan RoadMate 800 GPS

 

Have you ever gotten lost while in a strange town, or even in your own town? I frequently have to go to new places. Usually, I just go online and print off a map and directions. Now with Magellan RoadMate 800 I can just hop in the car and go. The...

Jun, 2006
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Magellan RoadMate 800 Review

 

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Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Quick review of Magellan RoadMate 800 North America - GPS receiver 800 North America 14 channel GPS receiver

 

My husband bought me this GPS for Christmas because I've used the Hertz Neverlost in a previous job while traveling a lot and this is the closest thing to that model, so I wanted something that I was already fairly familiar with. It's a great GPS. It...

May, 2008
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Consumer review (gpsfaq.com)

Rather expensive GPS device

 

RoadMate 800 is has been one great realization for me it portable and yet has a gigantic 20GB built in hard disk that helps maintain a huge database. The touch screen feature is elegant and it has a very clear display. It comes with a wide variety of...

Mar, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Poorly designed device, horrible tech support

 

We have purchased two Magellan Roadmate devices. The first (a 760) was purchased based upon reviews found here and because I had used the Hertz model that was the basis for the Magellan devices. First device works properly although it took over 3 WEEKS...

Good maps, clear directions, easy to understand

Slow startup, very poor design of the power connector, extremely horrible tech support

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (gpsfaq.com)

Common perception is average

 

I don't own one but did some research on it and can tell you that my feelings are mixed. Some people love it some people don't. The only things attracts me to this model is its design and GPS Audio and Video storage.

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

SAY GOODBYE TO PAPER MAPS

 

The first time I ever tried any type of GPS device was while I was vacationing in Germany. Not only were the roads confusing but the way the most European countries direct you by road signs is by routing you toward a city instead of what direction you...

Easy to use and many POI's and maps

takes some time to acquire satellites and locks up sometimes

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

A GPS Worth the Value

 

The Magellan Roadmate 800 is a nicely priced GPS for those who need to get around. It includes a rechargeable battery and an Mp3 player for listening to music while driving. Another additional feature is picture viewing. The Magellan 800 can hold up to...

Has preloaded maps -Large hard drive -Decent entertainment -Solid performance

No text-to-speech function -No FM modulator

Dec, 2006
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