Magellan RoadMate 1412 - GPS receiver
Manufacturer: Magellan Corp. Part number: 980-0145-001
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 reviews
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- The Magellan RoadMate 1412 is pocket-sized, ultra-thin and stylish, and features a wide-format, full color interactive touch screen... Use the intuitive menu options to pick your destination and choose how you navigate to virtually anywhere. If you want to stay on the freeway, avoid freeways, travel the shortest distance or arrive in the quickest time, your Magellan RoadMate enables you ... Read more
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User reviews
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Great Device!
by danisnotstan on June 25, 2008
Pros: STRONG GPS Signal, LOTS of POI's, Text to Speech, Widescreen, etc
Cons: ABC keyboard instead of qwerty, doesnt say what side destination is on
Summary: I bought this unit 2 weeks ago from Costco for $150 w/ the coupon.... Regular price @ Costco is $199 which still isn't bad compared to $299 most other stores ...
Summary: I bought this unit 2 weeks ago from Costco for $150 w/ the coupon.... Regular price @ Costco is $199 which still isn't bad compared to $299 most other stores want. Despite what others have said, this is a fantastic unit, especially for the $. I had a Garmin C330 previously and this thing smokes it! I also have a Garmin Nuvi 200 I bought for my ball and chain
The Mrs saw this unit in action and was immediately jealous! WIDESCREEN! The text to speech works great, doesn't sound like a robot like most others. This unit had BY FAR the strongest gps signal lock out of any GPS Ive ever used! I turned the mount upside down and I keep the unit in my cup holder, and it works great....Ive even used this in my house....try doing that with another unit....my Garmin will ask if Im inside a building and it doesn't work until I go outside. The touch screen is very responsive and the unit processes button selections very quickly. This has Navtech maps which have always seemed best in my opinion. The maps seem up to date....I live in the Phoenix area and there are many new roads and freeways not on my other units that ARE on this one! (someone complained about not being able to download new map updates....this is because this is a brand NEW model and there are NO updates available!) The minor gripes I have with this unit are as follows....1. who in their right mind would use an ABC keyboard layout in place of the Qwerty that were all familiar with?!?! (at least it automatically greys out letters that arent possible to use). 2. it is fancy enough to say " you are now arriving at Best Buy." but it doesn't say what side of the street the destination is on! This is not the end of the world, but most other inexpensive units have this. These are really the only cons I can think of at the moment....I was hesitant to buy a Magellan since Ive always used Garmin but I like this unit so much I just bought a Magellan Maestro 3200 for my parents! (I stole it from Best Buy today it came w/ a $30 bag/case and the whole bundle only cost me $129! (same interface, smaller screen, no text to speech but still a solid deal!) There are alot of people complaining about GPS systems not having Bluetooth or MP3 players or picture viewers?!?! WHO CARES!! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!! Talk about wanting a Filet Mignon on a Big Mac budget! There is no such thing as a perfect GPS unit...non of them are completely accurate all of the time but if you want a great unit at a great price, check out the 1412! Be thankful that its only $199 instead of $499 like a similar GPS would have cost just 1 year ago! Happy Travels!9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great basic GPS
by kanehi on July 8, 2008
Pros: Accurate, simple to operate, voice very clear
Cons: none so far
Summary: My Lowrance GPS died so I was looking for a new one. It's a simplistic GPS in which you don't need extras such as Blue-Tooth, FM transmitter, picture ...
Summary: My Lowrance GPS died so I was looking for a new one. It's a simplistic GPS in which you don't need extras such as Blue-Tooth, FM transmitter, picture viewer, or traffic updates. One thing I like about the 1412 is that it doesn't have a hard drive (less to break down). The whole map is in an SD card. It's light and durable. I once dropped it and it still worked. The enunciation is better than other GPS I tested and that's important because I live in Hawaii where street names can be a tongue twister. Also, inputting an address was easy as pie. Some GPS units can't input an address if there was a dash involved in the street number (Mio moov 300). Overall I'm happy with the unit. You can buy a more expensive one but if you're not going to use the extra features then it's money down the drain.
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I just updated the firmware on this unit and now it's even better with added features, can add your own POI for example. Mine never had problems as others described on their reviews. Great basic GPS unit with excellent price.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good, but needs improvement.
by hyme on June 24, 2008
Pros: Price, size, screen, look and feel, graphics.
Cons: Freezes, needs more features, voice is hard to understand at times, touchscreen is slow to react to taps.
Summary: Overall, I think this unit is better than the Garmin Nuvi 260w I just returned backt o the store. The features are comparable, but the Nuvi had wider selection is ...
Summary: Overall, I think this unit is better than the Garmin Nuvi 260w I just returned backt o the store. The features are comparable, but the Nuvi had wider selection is voices to choose from. The Nuvi did not freeze up. The 1412, however, locks in in satelites alot quicker than the Nuvi. Both systems have outdated maps, at least for the area I live in. The 1412 showed some streets that do not exist anymore. I think the map is at least 3 years old. Some POIs are outdated as well. During a search of my area, it came up with stores that have been out of business for years. For example, it showed a Wal Mart that has been clopsed for 5 years!! Overall, I think this is a better value than the Garmin. Side by side, the Garmin looks better. But I give the Magellan the edge in performance and value.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fool-proof navigation
by r1violin on June 11, 2008
Pros: Accurate, gives plenty of warning, understandable TTS
Cons: No traffic receiver, no external volume, only one voice, limited languages, POI's difficult to find with spell feature
Summary: I have only had this unit for about a week, but it is a solid GPS. It gives plenty of warning (much better than my older Garmin C340)for each ...
Summary: I have only had this unit for about a week, but it is a solid GPS. It gives plenty of warning (much better than my older Garmin C340)for each turn starting at two miles out and then a bell when you approach the turn. The text-to-speech is as good as can be expected and the screen is easy to see and read.
The windshield mount is solid and it finds satellites very quickly.
This GPS does not have all the completely unnecessary gadgets like MP3 or video viewer, nor does it have a traffic receiver, but it's very easy to use and a great unit for the money.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Horrible!!
by fluteplyr011 on April 28, 2009
Pros: Text-to-speech capability; big screen; light-weight; loud; ability to avoid routes easily
Cons: Not intuitive; no hard copy of manual; no ac adapter or USB cable; screen freezes; difficult touchscreen; limited POI search; outdated POIs....
Summary: I got this at Costco for my brother for $135 (including tax) literally less than an hour ago. The text-to-speech capability, big screen and the price convinced us it was ...
Summary: I got this at Costco for my brother for $135 (including tax) literally less than an hour ago. The text-to-speech capability, big screen and the price convinced us it was a good buy. Unfortunately, this is one of the things that's too good to be true. I have a Mio C220 myself and I love it, not to say that it doesn't have it's quirks, but it's definitely better. The Magellan isn't intuitive, took me a while to figure out which end was up, so to speak. There are definitely less options available; no choice in voice, only 3 languages available, 30 POI maximum search at a time, can't add via points, screen has frozen 3 times, no access to SD card, just to name a few. The POIs are outdated and there isn't even an option to update them! Maybe I would warm up to it after a couple more uses, but I doubt it. This is definitely going back tomorrow.
Tested the GPS on my way to work, so I know the route. I didn't do a route avoidance to test the recalculation. It doesn't say that it's recalculating and it's slow! It kept telling me to make turns that are obviously not possible on a freeway even after a mile from the exit it told me to take. It also took a couple of minutes to find reception when I turned it off then immediately turned it back on. The text-to-speech capability is horrible. You have to be listening very carefully to understand the garbled words, "eepightinalfile" is actually "keep right in half a mile." I don't know about anyone else, but I like to listen to music when I'm driving by myself, which is obviously not possible with this device. The only good thing about it is it tells you which side of the street your destination on, but too late, it told me after I passed the destination. This device is not worth the trouble. I've already returned it to Costco. I love their 100% customer satisfaction policy!
Updated on May 2, 20092 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good value for the dollars spent!
by Gene Taylor on July 21, 2008
Pros: Nice resolution, split screen & good location feature.
Cons: Does not have a separate AC charger
Summary: I'd purchased a Magellan Maestro from Costco, it worked well, but the screen was too small. The 1412 was exchanged for the Maestro. The screen is more legible, the ...
Summary: I'd purchased a Magellan Maestro from Costco, it worked well, but the screen was too small. The 1412 was exchanged for the Maestro. The screen is more legible, the instructional voice is clear with text to speech, the split screen helps at an exit ramp with multiple branches. I've run it almost two hours off of its own battery versus the car charger.
I now use it locally to save gas, because it will find routes shorter than I usually norm.
The only bad things and they are minor, is that when you ignore its route selection, it does NOT say 'recalculating' like some of the others. It just does it and gives you new instructions. Plus it doesn't have a home charger. With instant rebate, I got it for $150. I think it great!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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buy something else
by vstenger on June 27, 2008
Pros: 6 million points of interest with phone numbers included
Cons: screen freezes up
Summary: I got a great deal on this GPS at Costco and loved it at first. It was great to find all kinds of locations in new cities. The rerouting could ...
Summary: I got a great deal on this GPS at Costco and loved it at first. It was great to find all kinds of locations in new cities. The rerouting could be improved. Instead of having me do a U-turn when possible, it often took me several miles out of the way to turn around. Sometimes the directions were wrong - but that was not the norm. The worst part about this GPS is that sometimes when I was typing in my destination , it would completely freeze up and I had to unplug it, turn it off, and start all over. It was a little slow at times announcing turns after you took them. I returned it after 2 weeks.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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not worth the money
by tellem da truth on June 14, 2008
Pros: 6 million points of interest is probably the only god thing
Cons: every thing else is bad in this gps device
Summary: If you believe in god then you will believe in me. This cheap peace of plastic is not worth the money. I bought this brand new from best buy. I ...
Summary: If you believe in god then you will believe in me. This cheap peace of plastic is not worth the money. I bought this brand new from best buy. I charged it, then tried to turn it on but it wouldn't. I thought i did not know how to turn it on. So I called the company. After a long talk they told me it was broken. So i went back to best buy and got it exchanged. So my new one worked. This GPS does not have AAA support. This gps is not smart enough to guide a stupid person nor a smart person. After keeping it for 4 weeks it broke again. Best buys return policy is 30 days. It broke again after 32 days.
Please trust me, not worth the money.
I went out and bought a tomtom gps and it works spectacularly.
Lessoned Learned- If it is a cheaped price item don't buy it because it wont work.4 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Roadmate 1412 usb also broke on me, no customer service
by ric_kurius on October 2, 2009
Pros: Worked ok while it worked.
Cons: 1412 usb plug also broke on me just after the 1 year warranty was up and they gave no customer service except they offered to let me but another unit from them at a discounted price, then when I asked to speak to a supervisor they hung up on me.
Summary: Don't buy a Magellan GPS unless you want to roll the dice. They offer defective products and no customer service.
Summary: Don't buy a Magellan GPS unless you want to roll the dice. They offer defective products and no customer service.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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USB connectors break -support is not good
by jallisy on September 24, 2009
Pros: I liked the Roadmate 1412 although not as much as my Garmin.
Cons: The low rating is due to the product design. The GPS has a USB connector for power. The USB has twice broken off the circuit board and broken off on the auto charger. More time spent in repair than in use. Support sent out non-working devices as RMA.
Summary: Never again will I buy a Magellan device. Support and design left much to be desired.
Summary: Never again will I buy a Magellan device. Support and design left much to be desired.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Magellan Corp.
- Part number: 980-0145-001
- Description: The Magellan RoadMate 1412 is pocket-sized, ultra-thin and stylish, and features a wide-format, full color interactive touch screen... Use the intuitive menu options to pick your destination and choose how you navigate to virtually anywhere. If you want to stay on the freeway, avoid freeways, travel the shortest distance or arrive in the quickest time, your Magellan RoadMate enables you to navigate the way you want. You can even exclude specific roads or freeways from your route and also avoid toll roads. SayWhere text-to-speech tells you street names with every turn-by-turn direction. The advanced QuickSpell feature intelligently searches addresses and Points of Interest, offering you a simple list of available locations. It even checks spelling so you can enter a destination with just a few touches of the screen. SmartDetour prompts you to route around sudden slow or stopped freeway traffic and automatically re-calculates the fastest detour. The integrated rechargeable battery offers navigation for up to three hours. Search destinations, plan trips and enter addresses and personal Points of Interest from a meeting place, restaurant or anywhere power is unavailable.
General
- Width 4.6 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 3.3 in
- Weight 7.1 oz
GPS System
- Recommended Use Automotive
- Receiver 30 channel
- SBAS WAAS, EGNOS
- Accuracy Position - 3 - 5 m ( With WAAS )
- Connectivity USB
- GPS Functions / Services ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
- Voice Navigation instructions, Street name announcement
- Antenna Built-in
- Features Preinstalled POIs, Text-to-Speech (TTS), 2D / 3D map perspective
- Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Maps Included USA, Canada, Puerto Rico
- Software Included NAVTEQ ON BOARD
Navigation
- Trip computer Avoid freeways, Avoid toll roads, Fast/short route, Maximize freeways
Built-in Display
- Type LCD - Widescreen
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Color Support Color
- Features Touch screen
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Battery
- Battery Enclosure Type Internal
- Battery technology Lithium ion
- Mfr estimated battery life 3 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Body material Plastic
- Included GPS accessories SD Card, Car power adapter, Automotive windshield mount
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.magellangps.com/
- Address:
960 Overland Ct.
San Dimas, CA 91773 - Phone: 909/394-5502
- Email: alinsey-jackson@thalesnavigation.com
- Fax: 408-615-3960
