Magellan RoadMate 5045
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Magellan RoadMate 5045
While the standard screen size for GPS navigation devices is 4.3 inches (diagonal), a number of devices now have larger screens. Magellan launched a limited number of devices with 4.7-inch screens last year and expanded the number of different RoadMate 4.7-inch devices to seven, including the RoadMate 3065. But for my driving, I prefer a GPS unit with a 5.0-inch (dia.) screen. The new RoadMate 5045 series features such a 5.0-inch screen and most, but not all, of the features needed to make it an ideal navigation companion. The current trend in GPS marketing is for a manufacturer to create a base model, and to populate the product line with slight variations on the base model. The base RoadMate 5045 includes lifetime subscription-free, advertising-supported traffic alerts and sells for a list price of $220. Although TomTom's similarly-featured 5.0-inch XXL 550-T, which also includes lifetime traffic, sells for a $10 premium over the RoadMate 5045, the base model XXL 550 that lacks traffic is $20 cheaper. The top-of-the-line RoadMate 5045-LM has a list price of $250 and is $10 cheaper than the corresponding TomTom XXL 550-TM. Both of the top-end models include lifetime live traffic and map updates.
Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM
The Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM ($249.99 direct), like other personal navigation devices, faces an uphill battle. Cell phone nav apps and in-car navigation systems are increasingly intruding on their turf, even though stand-alone GPS devices typically deliver superior routing experiences. Still, there's plenty of reason to consider Magellan's latest RoadMate. The 5045-LM sweetens the pot with its larger-than-average bright 5-inch screen, plus free lifetime map updates and real-time traffic reports. Overall, it's a good buy and a solid value. (The $219.99 5045 without the "LM" lacks the lifetime map updates; the maps are well worth the $30 premium.) Measuring 3.5 by 5.6 by 0.6 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.4 ounces, The RoadMate 5045-LM is made entirely of plastic, with a gloss black bezel and a grey matte back panel. The two-piece mount includes a small slot for the included DC adapter. This lets you snap the unit in and out while leaving the mount on the windshield, without having to also connect or disconnect the plug each time. The 5-inch screen sports 480-by-272-pixel resolution, and looked bright and colorful in person.
Prices
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Magellan 5045-LM 5 w/ Lifetime Maps and Traffic | $98.49 | See it |
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Magellan 5045-LM 5 w/ Lifetime Maps and Traffic | $98.49 | See it |
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Magellan RoadMate 5045 Premium 5 GPS Navigator Traffic | $114.95 | See it |
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Magellan RoadMate 5045 : (7.5/10)
2 expert reviews
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