Magellan RoadMate 3000T review

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For current recommendations, please refer to our auto GPS buyers guide or check out our other Magellan auto GPS reviews.

The Magellan RoadMate 3000T features built-in maps of the U.S. and Canada, a digital music player (MP3 and WMA compatible), a photo viewer and the SiRFstar III chipset. A built in li-ion rechargeable battery makes it easier to use these features away from your car. Stepping up to the Magellan
3050T adds Magellan TrafficKit™ (available as an add-on to the 3000T), which provides live traffic incident reports. A subscription is required, of course.

Compare prices on the Magellan RoadMate 3000T

Before we hear from others, here's what Amazon has to say in their Magellan RoadMate 3000T review:

"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. (Read more from Amazon's Magellan 3000T review)

Here's what others have to say about the Magellan RoadMate 3000T:

• Less than enthusiastic Magellan RoadMate 3000T reviews are starting to show up at Amazon.com.
• GpsPasSion is the first to hit the web with Magellan RoadMate 3000T reviews.
• PC Magazine gives 3-1/2 (out of 5) stars in their Magellan RoadMate 3000T review.
• GPS Magazine has a great Magellan RoadMate 3000T review, with lots of photos and screenshots.
• Another early Magellan RoadMate 3000T review, this one from a nooby's perspective.
• Here's a one to one comparison of the Magellan RoadMate 3000T and the TomTom GO 510.
• Magellan Roadmate 3000T reviews are being posted by owners at Epinions.

I'll be posting more hands on reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some other helpful resources:

• A PDF version of the Magellan RoadMate 3000T owners manual.
• There is a Magellan RoadMate message forum at GpsPasSion.
• There is also a Magellan GPS message forum at Yahoo, and an alt.satellite.gps.magellan UseNet group.
• Want to see how the RoadMate 3000T stacks up against other units? Use this mobile Magellan GPS comparison tool.

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From the official Magellan RoadMate 3000T web page:

Avoid traffic and get turn-by-turn voice and visual directions to virtually any destination with advanced, easy-to-use GPS navigation.

The Magellan RoadMate 3000T is intelligently designed for both right and left hand driving, making navigation easier than ever. The new industrial look compliments any vehicle and the convenient controls offer quick access to the simple menus and key features. Use the large color touch screen to enter an address or select from over 6 million pre-programmed points of interest to find nearby gas stations, restaurants, ATM's, airports and much more. Touch an on-screen point of interest icon for information about nearby services and get an instant route.

The built-in map shows your location, destination and route in traditional “birds-eye" 3D for a clear view of your surroundings. See the distance to destination, estimated time of arrival, GPS signal strength and distance and direction for the next turn all at a glance.

SmartDetourTM automatically routes you around sudden slow-downs on the freeway. Simply add Magellan TrafficKitTM to get LIVE traffic incident reports and easily avoid accidents, road work, lane reductions, severe weather conditions, road closures and more.

Plus, built-in music player, photo viewer and rechargeable battery let you take entertainment wherever you travel.

Features:

• Easy-to-use – Quick access to features through simple touch-screen menus and keypad
• Intelligently designed – Designed for easy right or left hand driving, with simple menus, convenient keys and a large 3.5" color touch screen, the industrial look compliments any vehicle.
• Traffic-ready – Add Magellan TrafficKit to receive LIVE traffic incident reports and avoid accidents, road work and more. Incidents appear on screen with detailed information
• Turn-by-turn voice and visual guidance – BE THERE™ quickly and safely
• Built-in maps – 50 United States, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada.
• Bird's eye 3D view – Clearly see your surroundings
• Digital Music Player – Play your favorite music through integrated speaker or headphones (not included)
• Photo Viewer – View your vacation pictures while you're still on vacation
• Rechargeable battery – Navigate and enjoy music and pictures away from your vehicle
• Multi-destination Route Optimization – Select up to 20 destinations and optimize the most direct route between them
• SmartDetour – Customize the settings to automatically route you around slow freeway traffic
• Auto Re-route – Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour
• SmartVolume™ – Turns up the speaker at 45 MPH
• Auto night view – Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing
• QuickSpell™ – Easily enter addresses with unique auto-complete feature
• Complete mobility – Transfer to any vehicle with no installation
• Over 6 million points of interest (POI) – Easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, airports, parks and more
• Interactive POI icons – Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination; see phone number and get an instant route
• Customizable route method – Shortest time, shortest distance, least use or most use of freeways, avoid toll roads
• Route exclusion – Select street or freeways to avoid
• 4 easy views – Map View, Bird's eye 3D map, TrueView™ split screen, Maneuver List
• Address Book – Create and store personal points of interest for easy reoccurring trips
• Instant locate – One touch shows your location; quickly advise roadside assistance or emergency services

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