Product Description
High-output TFT color display / Integrated MP3 / Built-in 4 GB hard drive for US, Canada and other maps / Improved swivel windshield mount
Amazon.com Product Description
It's time to really get in the driver's seat with a new generation of vehicle navigation devices from Magellan. With a large, 3.5-inch color touch screen and buttons for one-touch access to key features, the Magellan RoadMate 3000T is intelligently designed to make GPS navigation easier than ever.
Enter an address and get turn-by-turn voice guidance, while the built-in dynamic map shows your location, destination and route in traditional or "birds-eye" 3D for a clear view of your surroundings. Touch an on-screen icon for information about nearby services and get routed there instantly. Magellan's SmartDetour technology routes you around stopped freeway traffic. And because the 3000T is traffic-ready, you can simply add the Magellan TrafficKit to get live traffic incident reports. Plus, the unit features a built-in music player, photo viewer and rechargeable battery so you can take your entertainment on the road.
Design
The 3000T features a sleek and compact design for optimum portability. A large touch screen and buttons offer access to key features and the universal configuration gives easier access to buttons whether you're right or left handed. The unit tracks up to 12 GPS satellites simultaneously and uses the high performance SiRF Star III solution for optimal signal acquisition. It's also WAAS enabled, further enhancing positioning accuracy.
Lightweight and completely portable, the 3000T is easily transferred from one vehicle to another, so you can take it with you wherever you go. The built-in rechargeable battery lets you continue routing or listen to music or view pictures when unplugged, and its compact size and light weight enable you to easily take it with you on business trips or vacations. Vehicle installation couldn't be easier; choose from a selection of mounting accessories, plug in the power cord, and you are ready to turn it on and go
When you're traveling at night you'll appreciate that the displayed map background color switches to night view at sundown, and back to day view in the morning. Another function, SmartVolume, automatically increases the unit's volume at speeds over 45 MPH so voice and audio prompts are always at the right level for maximum clarity.
Navigation
Easy-to-use guidance screens Navigation with the 3000T starts with the unit's super bright, high-resolution display screen with bold and easy-to read icons and text. Your route is clearly highlighted, and you can zoom in or out on a detailed map. Touch the 3D map icon anytime to switch between a three-dimensional representation that gives a bird's-eye view of the road ahead and the more traditional 2D map view. Plus, you can select from nine different color combinations to personalize your view.
The Maneuver List gives you a detailed list of streets and turns; touch a street on the list to exclude it from your route and instantly calculate a new route. Meanwhile, the TrueView 3D function offers a detailed, enlarged view of the road layout for upcoming turns and information about intersection maneuvers. Dynamic turn-by-turn voice guidance tells you when to make the next turn, while an automatic map zooms in to show your highlighted turn and switches to TrueView 3D so you can confirm the direction at a glance.
Route optimization is a breeze with the 3000T. Let the unit guide you on an optimized trip with several destinations. First, use the Trip Planner to enter addresses or select points of interest (POI). You choose the order or let Route Optimization feature calculate the quickest route between each point from your present location. Add and subtract destinations as you go, and save your Trip to repeat the same route again.
When traffic slows or stops on the freeway, SmartDetour will automatically calculate a detour and ask you if you'd like to route around the congestion. You can turn the feature on and off, or personalize the settings for the maximum distance you'd like to detour. You may also choose to detour anytime by touching the enter button while you are in an active route, even on city streets to route around road work, closed roads, flooded streets or stopped traffic. Whenever you decide to take a detour or go off course, your Magellan RoadMate automatically calculates a new route as you drive.
Add the Magellan TrafficKit to receive live traffic incident reports that appear on the dynamic touch screen map. Touch an onscreen icon to view detailed information about the incident. You can also automatically reroute around accidents, slow-downs, road work, severe weather conditions and more. The TrafficKit service will be available in the Summer of 2006 and it will require a subscription.
And last but not least, a touch of a button shows the information about your present location so you can easily direct emergency services and roadside assistance to you. Or, save this location to your address book to easily route back to it later.
Maps and POIs
Built-in, detailed maps of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada enable you to travel the country with no need to download new data. A single seamless database built in to the hard drive contains all major city streets as well as federal, state, and county roads and highways. Detailed maps of 27 European countries are also pre-loaded and can be unlocked for a fee.
An easy-to-use database of over six million POIs includes addresses and even phone numbers, in most cases, for businesses, services, parks, lakes, airports and more. It's simple to find the nearest restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and more, wherever you travel. A simple touch-screen menu makes it easy to choose a location by category or sub-category. So if you want to find the nearest Chinese restaurant, just touch the screen. You can also store up to 200 personal or business destinations. QuickSpell intelligently sorts, searches, and checks spelling for rapid address entry with minimal keystrokes, accelerating your data entry by matching letters to the available destinations.
Entertainment
The 3000T make sit easy to take the fun with you wherever you go. Magellan RoadMate Manager Tools software enables you to easily transfer your MP3 and WMA files from your computer to a memory card (SD or MMC) that can be inserted into your Magellan RoadMate 3000T for hours of music entertainment. You can also transfer your favorite photos from your PC onto memory card using the Magellan RoadMate Tools application and view them on the full-color display.
Customer Reviews:
New Maps DVD Doesn't work.......2007-12-19
I bought the Magellan 3000t about 8 months ago and use it a fair amount with good results. When I saw new maps being released I ordered them via the Magellan Web Site. I received the DVD in 2 days and I expected to be wowed. I was but not the way you expect.
I loaded the DVD and entered the security code provided and it tells me I have a bad code!
I called tech support and got a promise of a call back within 48 hours. That was a month ago! I have called back several times and finally someone gave me a new code, same result! Email got me a notice saying call tech support. I finally got an email saying they are having issues and will send out replacements once they figure out how to fix the problem!
This is my 3rd Magellan but will be my last I can't stand the non English speaking support staff and non responsive email support.
Not worth what we paid..........2007-12-13
My wife and I have had the Magellan 3000T for over a year now. At first, we loved this device and it saved us a lot of trouble with poor directions. Since "upgrading" to the latest version of software, the device has been much less consistent. There are times when the device will not update the miles to the next action (turn, etc) for long periods of time. It is not a poor GPS signal or anything else as the map still updates. We just missed a turn when not paying close attension as it went from 10 miles to "turn right". This cost us 20 minutes in rerouting. Additionally, we had expected to receive a map update in August. The date was pushed back multiple times, then published and quickly removed due to "technical issues with several customers". Now they have posted the map at a cost of $80. I think I'm going to spend an extra $50 and get a new device instead.
Good unit when it works, extremely poor customer service.......2007-11-22
Unit work beautifully for the first 6 months (hence the ONE star). The unit started to freeze up occasionally and unexpectedly and would have difficulties locating the GPS satellites. Updated the software online to see if that would solve this problem. Unit deteriorated rapidly after the update and within a month not only would it freeze up on every session, fail to locate ANY satellite but it also would lose all recently and previously stored addresses and locations.
After obtaining an RA number, sent unit to Magellan for repairs. Called 4 weeks later and they gave me a repair number and assurance it was being repaired. Called 4 weeks later and they said it was fixed and in test and would be sent back soon. After 2 weeks I called back and they now claim that they never have received the unit and want proof of me sending it! Total time without unit to date: 10 weeks and counting.
I strongly recommend to avoid buying ANY Magellan product because of the risk of getting it repaired. Garmin sure looks good now.
Great steal for the price.......2007-11-05
I had to put a quick review just to offset all the negative ones after I owned it for a month or so. I used it few times and it has not failed me so far. Got the right address in the boondocks of VA with quick re-routes after we missed quite a few turns the last night. I find no problems with the sound volume or bulkiness or any of the other "cons" some of the other reviewers were upset about. Not even trying to use it as a music player while driving - everyone has ipods and such nowadays!! So basically, it does the job it was supposed to flawlessly, update to latest version software and you should be good to go pretty much anywhere you want. Plus I got it refurb on another website for 150 after MIR, so overall, a great deal.
It's okay I guess.......2007-11-04
This item is okay I guess. There are some things that I certainly don't like about it, but I was trying to keep the cost down when I decided to purchase a GPS. So, I can't really complain since I purposely went with the Magellan 3000T because it was less expensive than other brands.
I hate the fact that I can't touch this item ANYWHERE without hitting a button. I don't like mounting the unit to my windshield, so there is no good way to hold the unit in my hand or lap without a button being hit that changes the screen in some way.
It also takes the unit a long time to find me when I first turn it on - even when I'm right out in the open with nothing blocking the signal. Many times I have had to drive around for 10-15 minutes before the satellite ever finds me. That's very annoying & has caused me to make wrong turns many times.
And, if I'm on a very long trip, I've noticed that the unit will 'freeze up' after it is on for about 30 minutes or more. Sometimes I'll be driving down the interstate & realize that it has 'frozen up'. I have to stick a pin in the side of the unit to reset it & enter my directions all over again. This really gets on my nerves.
If I had it to do over again.....I would have probably paid a little extra for a nicer unit.
Amazon.com Product Description
Intelligently designed to make GPS navigation easier than ever, the Magellan Roadmate 3000T Auto GPS Navigation System (Refurbished) boasts a large color touch-screen display and easy-access buttons. Not just your everyday navigator however, the Roadmate 3000T also lets you take your entertainment on the road with a built-in music player, picture viewer, and more.
The Roadmate 3000T delivers an easy to use navigation system via a simple touch-screen menu. View other angles : Back - Top - Bottom - Left Side - Right Side |
Pre-programmed points of interest allow you to find nearby gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports and more. |
The Roadmate 3000T delivers a 3D view for a clear understanding of your surroundings. |
The Magellan Roadmate 3000T provides you with convenient keypad controls for quick access to its simple touch-screen menu, making navigation easier than ever on its 3.5-inch screen with 320 x 240 pixels of resolution and 64,000 colors. You can enter any address and easily navigate to virtually any destination, or select from over six-million pre-programmed POIs (Points of Interest) to find nearby gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports and more. You can even tap an on-screen POI icon to get instant information about nearby services, and get an automatic route to whatever you need. Designed with the user in mind, this navigator is easy to operate from either left- or right-handed driving, and has an industrial look that compliments any vehicle.
The Roadmate 3000T displays your location, and provides you with intuitive visual routing to your objective in a traditional birds-eye, or 3D view for a clear understanding of your surroundings. At a glance you can see the remaining distance to your destination with an estimated time of arrival, as well as the distance from and direction of your next turn, and even the GPS signal strength. This unit features several routing options, such as shortest time, shortest distance, and least use or most use of freeways, as well as multiple route optimization, automatic route recalculation, and progress tracking. The 3000T has SmartDetour for automatic routing around sudden slow-downs on the freeway, and is even traffic ready so you can add Magellan's TrafficKit and receive live traffic incident reports with detailed information that appears on-screen in order to avoid accidents, road work, lane closures and other tie-ups, even including severe weather conditions. For added safety, this navigator includes selectable turn-by-turn voice instructions so you can keep your eyes on the road while you drive.
More than just a navigator, the Roadmate 3000T has a built-in music player so you can listen to your favorite songs through the integrated speaker, or over headphones (not included) via the headphone jack. What's more, this handy unit includes a photo viewer that lets you either take your family photos with you when you travel, or view your vacation pictures while you are still on the road. A truly all-in-one system, the 3000T even features Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone so you can make hands-free calls with any Bluetooth-enabled phone while still keeping both hands securely on the wheel.
Constructed to withstand the occasional bumps and knocks, this refurbished Roadmate 3000T has a high-impact plastic case, and comes pre-loaded with maps of the 50 United States, as well as Puerto Rico, Canada, and the US Virgin Islands. This unit includes 4 GBs of internal memory for maps and custom POIs, and allows for unlimited data storage via its built-in card slot with Secure Digital (SD) card Multimedia Card (MMC) compatibility. The 3000T's keypad has eight direct-access keys, as well as buttons for power, volume, repeat and reset, and utilizes a built-in, multi-directional patch antenna for its GPS reception. This unit is powered by a rechargeable, 2100 mAh lithium-ion battery, connects to your PC via USB 1.0, and uses a 20-channel SiRF Star III high-performance GPS receiver. Magellan's Roadmate 3000T Auto GPS navigation system weighs only 8.6 ounces, measures 4.8 x 3.8 x 1.4 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's two-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Magellan Roadmate 3000T auto navigator with pre-loaded maps, AC power adapter, cradle, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, user's manual and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
very good.......2007-09-05
i have seen my friends magalen , and liked it , so i got a newer one. it seems to do very well so far , and is a great help to me as i travel. i like it. thanks lloyd
Very disappointing, lousy tech support, stay away!.......2007-09-02
This RoadMate 3000T is my third Magellan product I've owned and by far THE most disappointing. I've come to expect good, high-quality products like my original GPS 315 from Magellan that still perform excellently many years since I first purchased it.
In this particular case, not only did the 3000T come with old maps, but it frequently "locks up" making the product unusable. Its an obvious defect that I expected Magellan would handle professionally, courteously, and without hassle. Unfortunately, my experience thus far has been nothing but a hassle just to get a simple warranty repair authorized.
My first phone tech support experience (to inquire about the outdated maps) was abysmal - the person on the other end seemingly did not understand or care about my problem and when escalated it was handled by a very rude 'supervisor'. Perhaps it was merely a language difficulty, but it matters not -- I was left angry and felt "ripped off" by purchsing this product. Its quite obvious that Magellan does not handle its own customer support, and its outsourcing partner cares little to solve problems properly or maintain customer goodwill. Fortunately I did not give up and was able to track down an individual at Magellan's San Diego office who was very professional, caring, and eager to "make things right". My map issue was solved to my satisfaction because this person took the time to hear me out and respond with a customer-centric resolution. Still, it should not have taken such persistence and digging to find someone who was empowered and cared to handle the situation.
My second contact with customer support (1-2 weeks after the first interaction)was via email to address the persistent lockups with anticipation this interaction would somehow be less challenging. Again, that turned out to be a misplaced hope. Other than some requests apparently being "lost" and needing to be resubmitted, I was offered ineffective "solutions" to my problem unit locking up. It seemed to take great effort to convince support to open up a warranty return authorization. My unit was shipped back for repair at my expense and took ~4 weeks for its return. The repaired unit came back repaired and so far seems okay, but getting repair status was nearly impossible. The whole customer service process seems intentionally designed to frustrate! So much for confidence in a brand that I long-held in great esteem...
The product would be relatively easy-to-use if it did not have all the problems I've had so far. I regret buying this Magellan product despite Consumer Report's high ranking and wish I would have opted for a Garmin or TomTom unit. If Buy.Com would have accepted returns after a 14-day window, it would already be gone.
Magellan Roadmate 3000T worked great.......2007-08-11
I read some other reviews before I purchased this product and since owning it I have made a few observations of my own. First the navigation system will only be as good as the map which the unit contains. We all know that they are always working on and adding new roads so to keep the accuracy the map must be upgraded. Megellan has a new one hopefully coming out in September. Secondly the user must know and understand how to use the GPS. It is not hard but you must understand it. If you type something incorrectly you will get an incorrect response. Some people said they did not like the buttons around the outside of the unit. If I was holding it in my hands I would and did accidently push one or two but when it is sitting on your dash which is where it is suppose to be then the buttons made it easier to work with. We used the 3000T on a vacation trip from Texas up to Tennessee and the unit worked very very well. It was never without a signal and only twice did it not agree with the road. This was because the roads were new. Because the system will continue to route a path both times it still helped us get to where we needed to go. Using it to type in points of interest was a absolute time and life saver. If you wanted to go to a certain address it would take you there. If you wanted to go to a certainly place of interest (like Andrew Jackson's home)it would take you there. I will never take a trip without it. It worked and worked well.
Good when working and bad customer services.......2007-07-27
I got the device like month ago. It works for about 2 weeks then the system freezes and reset the device didn't make it to work. However, I have to agree that it works well in first 2 weeks. The device is little bigger than regular same 3.5 LCD devices. The physical button makes the device a plus.
I called the customer service and ask for a replacement and they promised me to ship the device out on next business day. so I called them again after 2 days, and you know what, the device still hadn't been shipped yet. I talked to another supervisor there and the guy makes the promise again to ship the device on the next business day. and you know what happen after I called back after 2 days? They told me there is system problem and they can't ship the device until next week. The whole process took like 2 weeks and not sure how long it will last since I don't trust them anymore. Not only the customer representatives lie to me but those supervisors too. They just keep promised you on something they can't do.
Good navi.......2007-07-24
We recently took this navi on a 2000 mile road trip and it worked fine. The maps were a little dated but this was not the fault of the machine itself, simply the data. I hope that Magellan's updated maps in August are better.
One issue is the battery life - it seems to be a bit short (~three hours). Other than that no real complaints.
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