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18 out of 18 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"It's a keeper..."
Pros: Huge database
Cons: Still somewhat bulky
Summary: OK, I have been reading so many reviews of my new Roadmate 800 that I decided to take a different approach when writing my review. I am specifically eliminating any mention or emotion regarding the aforementioned sound/picture features which were included in the 800. (I pretend they don't exist, so I don't have any complaints. If I want music or pictures, my iPod Video is right there!).
So, as for the ability for the Roadmate 800 to get me from where I am to where I want to be? NICE! SIMPLY, NICE! It does a great job. Since I just got the 8000 nit last week, I saw that Magellan upgraded firmware to 1.04 a few days later, so I promptly updated my unit and can only review my experience with 1.04 firmware.
As with my previous GPS units, It takes an expected few moments to locate all satellites to start the process, but from that point on, it works fine. Many of the strange or inaccurate screen and touchscreen issues mentioned in other reviews have been addressed in the 1.04 firmware. The female voice is clear, and the maps are easy to follow. They have a nice 3D view (like factory NAV systems on many cars), and they have eliminated the duplication of street names on the same display. I really like the auto volume adjustment (based on speed) and the auto display coloring (based on ambient light). Most importantly, the maps seem to be very accurate, and the POI database is HUGE compared to other units I tested. Even the older Roadmate 500 and 700 series units have a much more limited POI database. They even show roads that have only recently been cleared for new developments to be built.
Overall, I rate this unit nearly perfect. It is battery operated as well for non-car usage, even if a bit bulky for that task. Keep in mind that the USER INTERFACE is probebly the most important detail when choosing a GPS for the car. I needed to find a GPS unit that can take limited input from me, while driving in a new city, late at night, on a unfamiliar road, at 70 miles an hour. Hence, cool features are less important than a well thought-out, "HERTZ Neverlost" like interface. I know anyone can use the interface on the RM800 right out of the box. No manual needed, no need to stop the car and figure out what to press next. The GUI is superb!
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I will recieve mine Monday. I hope you got a good deal like I did. I would think as many as you have had you know your stuff.
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