Comments on: Magellan RoadMate 3050T http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/ GPS Reviews for Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and other GPS Systems Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:27:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Derek-Bryan http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-62164 Derek-Bryan Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:23 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-62164 I purchased this 3050T unit about 2 years ago. It's been very accommodating. However I would suggest that looking for newer model is the best thing to do. I would no longer consider it a "best buy". Even with the software updates Magellan is expecting people to pay $79.95 for their updated Maps DVD Rom, which incidentally is the only way to receive the update. I found the unit to be accurate in routing, I use it in NY and TX regularly. However I have not purchased (nor will I) the map updates unless I find it at a significant discount. If you're someone who doesn't heavily rely on the GPS and/or does not mind paying nearly $80 for the map update then this could be your unit. It is bulky although not particularly heavy. In today's market there are much better choices such as the Garmin 750 for just a little more than what you'll pay for this unit. I saw the 3050T listed for $275 in brand new condition. I didn't pay that 2 years ago. Without the updates POIs are sketchy at best considering how infrequently they're updated by the manufacturer. The software updates have made the unit faster to route and navigate however. It was quick to do so compared to other units. The freezing effect has also been helped by the new software release 3.10 and/or 3.11. Good luck everyone. I purchased this 3050T unit about 2 years ago. It’s been very accommodating. However I would suggest that looking for newer model is the best thing to do. I would no longer consider it a “best buy”. Even with the software updates Magellan is expecting people to pay $79.95 for their updated Maps DVD Rom, which incidentally is the only way to receive the update. I found the unit to be accurate in routing, I use it in NY and TX regularly. However I have not purchased (nor will I) the map updates unless I find it at a significant discount. If you’re someone who doesn’t heavily rely on the GPS and/or does not mind paying nearly $80 for the map update then this could be your unit. It is bulky although not particularly heavy. In today’s market there are much better choices such as the Garmin 750 for just a little more than what you’ll pay for this unit. I saw the 3050T listed for $275 in brand new condition. I didn’t pay that 2 years ago. Without the updates POIs are sketchy at best considering how infrequently they’re updated by the manufacturer. The software updates have made the unit faster to route and navigate however. It was quick to do so compared to other units. The freezing effect has also been helped by the new software release 3.10 and/or 3.11. Good luck everyone.

]]> By: Tim http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-56114 Tim Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:34:44 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-56114 I'd certainly go for something newer as that device's ability to get updates is rapidly going downhill. I’d certainly go for something newer as that device’s ability to get updates is rapidly going downhill.

]]> By: Art http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-56081 Art Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:57:43 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-56081 Iam considering th purchase of a Magellan 3050T from [deleted]. From this site I can tell that it is rather old. Would you consider this a good buy? Iam considering th purchase of a Magellan 3050T from [deleted]. From this site I can tell that it is rather old. Would you consider this a good buy?

]]> By: Mike http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-44340 Mike Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:23:21 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-44340 I've had the 3050T for a year and a half, and just received the new map upgrade. I bought it at costco, and this unit is great very easy to use and to operate. I drive for a living and with the traffic kit it gets me around traffic problems very easly. Friends of mine have garmins and all though there nice units mine has the features you need to get to an exact location by city or zip code which is really helpful because you may have 5 townships within the same zipcode where the garmins do not which will cause a problem if your trying to find a particular street. I just think the magellan is much easier to use I’ve had the 3050T for a year and a half, and just received the new map upgrade. I bought it at costco, and this unit is great very easy to use and to operate. I drive for a living and with the traffic kit it gets me around traffic problems very easly. Friends of mine have garmins and all though there nice units mine has the features you need to get to an exact location by city or zip code which is really helpful because you may have 5 townships within the same zipcode where the garmins do not which will cause a problem if your trying to find a particular street. I just think the magellan is much easier to use

]]> By: Tim http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15296 Tim Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:22:53 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15296 Good question... I haven't honestly looked at that carefully so I'll try to pay attention over the next few days with a few different devices. Going from memory I believe most behave like the Magellan. If you don't have a route activated it will assume that you know where you are going and thus not display the details for all streets on the map. But I'll see if I can find if any of the devices I have right now actually display labels on all streets. Good question… I haven’t honestly looked at that carefully so I’ll try to pay attention over the next few days with a few different devices. Going from memory I believe most behave like the Magellan. If you don’t have a route activated it will assume that you know where you are going and thus not display the details for all streets on the map. But I’ll see if I can find if any of the devices I have right now actually display labels on all streets.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15292 Kevin Sun, 03 Dec 2006 23:15:17 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15292 Tim, Thanks for the link. Regarding side streets not showing, I didn't have a route activated. I was familiar w/ the area, just not that particular street. This unit labels only about 1 out of 3 cross streets as you are coming up to them, regardless of level of zoom. I know, because I have played w/ it a lot in my neighborhood. And Magellen "help" now confirms the fact. What about other units? Do any of the show the name of every cross street as you come upon them? Thanks. Tim, Thanks for the link. Regarding side streets not showing, I didn’t have a route activated. I was familiar w/ the area, just not that particular street. This unit labels only about 1 out of 3 cross streets as you are coming up to them, regardless of level of zoom. I know, because I have played w/ it a lot in my neighborhood. And Magellen “help” now confirms the fact. What about other units? Do any of the show the name of every cross street as you come upon them? Thanks.

]]> By: Tim http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15288 Tim Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:58:48 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15288 Kevin, you can use <a href="http://www.gpsreview.net/automotive-select/">this link</a> to compare features. If you are in an unfamiliar area the GPS should point you as to which side street to take... Do you have a route activated? Kevin, you can use this link to compare features.

If you are in an unfamiliar area the GPS should point you as to which side street to take… Do you have a route activated?

]]> By: Kevin http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15286 Kevin Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:47:39 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-15286 I just got a Magellan 3050T, and am disappointed. My biggest beef is that it only shows like every third or so side street (by name), regardless of how zoomed in or out I was. So, the unit is of little utility if you are in a strange area at night looking for a particular turn. I called the help line, and it was not helpful -- after about 30 minutes (15 holding), I was told that's how it works. I didn't find the agent knowledgeable about the 3050T even though I pressed a ton of buttons to get to speak w/ an agent about that unit. Do the TomTom or other units show every side street? Also, is there a site where you can compare the features of differet units? Thanks! I just got a Magellan 3050T, and am disappointed. My biggest beef is that it only shows like every third or so side street (by name), regardless of how zoomed in or out I was. So, the unit is of little utility if you are in a strange area at night looking for a particular turn. I called the help line, and it was not helpful — after about 30 minutes (15 holding), I was told that’s how it works. I didn’t find the agent knowledgeable about the 3050T even though I pressed a ton of buttons to get to speak w/ an agent about that unit. Do the TomTom or other units show every side street? Also, is there a site where you can compare the features of differet units? Thanks!

]]> By: William J. Cooper http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-14546 William J. Cooper Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:51:32 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-14546 My wife and I are trying to decide between a Magellan 3050T and a Cobra Nav One 4500. The larger screen on the Cobra is attractive and the difference in price is only $60 more for the Cobra. Is it worth the extra? My wife and I are trying to decide between a Magellan 3050T and a Cobra Nav One 4500. The larger screen on the Cobra is attractive and the difference in price is only $60 more for the Cobra. Is it worth the extra?

]]> By: Tim http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-14373 Tim Sat, 25 Nov 2006 01:38:58 +0000 http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-3050t/#comment-14373 Yes. Go to 'Menu' --> 'System Settings' --> 'Language' --> 'English'. When you select a new language the RM 3050T will reboot. Yes. Go to ‘Menu’ –> ‘System Settings’ –> ‘Language’ –> ‘English’. When you select a new language the RM 3050T will reboot.

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