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EXPERT REVIEWS (5)
 
Published
Jan 21, 2011
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Complete coverage of the Magellan RoadMate 5045 GPS Device | PCWorld
Roomy 5.0-inch screen One Touch interface Lifetime traffic alerts...Device rebooted (once) during navigation...The XL 350-TM provides TomTom's usual impressive navigation features, with an industry standard 4.3-inch screen...Included lifetime traffic and lifetime map updates make this the best 5.0" navigator choice...Complete coverage of the Magellan RoadMate...
Magellan RoadMate 5045 (RM5045SGXUC) - GPS Units GPS & Navigation Other Electronics...
The Magellan RoadMate 5045 is a premium navigator with a large 5.0" screen, lifetime traffic alerts, OneTouch favorites and Built-in AAA TourBook...Not only will you easily get your destination with preloaded maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, but you also receive free realtime traffic updates whenever you need them...Magellan has teamed up with the...
Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Despite a $250 price, the Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM feels like a higher-end device with its big, bright 5-inch display, lifetime free map updates and ...
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USER REVIEWS (13)
 
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3.3/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Magellan RoadMate 5045 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS...
"They ranged from bad maps, sticky glue residue, screen lock up, bad routing, you name it! I had the Garmin 1450LMT for 30 days, returning it the last day only after several frustrating routing failures in Las Vegas..."

"In addition to the routing issue with the Garmin, I didn't like the overall Garmin user interface (UI), the routing logic, and the overall navigational style it uses..."

"Not that they were..."

Average rating
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3.8/5
Magellan RoadMate 5045 Auto GPS - 5 Touch Screen Display Address Book Auto Night...
"I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced GPS and wants a quality product..."

"I have been pleased with the unit's performance and would recommend to anyone looking for a good performing GPS unit..."

"The 5 I thought Tom Tom was bad, Magellan takes the cake, Linking to computer is horrible, Downloading AAA is a mystery etc etc etc Sorry I bought it except for price..."

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4.3/5
Magellan RoadMate 5045 Portable navigator with free traffic-information service -...
"Awesome!! This is my first GPS and I love it..."

"Has options to personalize your preferences in a few areas that are helpful..."

"Far superior to the navigation system installed in my wife's new bmw..."

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Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM Overview & User Reviews - Car GPS ...
User Rating: 3.5/5 from 1 user; ... Pros. This unit comes with Lifetime Map upgrades & Traffic Alerts versus having to purchase (at a high price) the map upgrades and ...
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Magellan RoadMate 5045 Details | TechCrunch
Magellan RoadMate 5045 languages, territories, points of interest and more details on TechCrunch...
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1.0/5
Magellan RoadMate 5045 GPS Device Review | PCWorld
"none all Alot of money for junk..."

"Its going back to the store as Magellan support is very poor and couldnt get in contact with anyone..."

"Don't waste your money on this..."

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3.0/5
Magellan RoadMate 5045 Premium 5.0" GPS Navigator Customer Ratings & Reviews - Top...
"I have had mine a week on a 900 mile trip..."

"You still need to consult a map when planning your route and understand its limitations..."

"Very good on interstates as far as directions and exit information..."

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4.5/5
Newegg.com - MAGELLAN RoadMate 5045 5.0" Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime...
"I love the voice and all the features It tries to go down streets that are dead ends..."

"It took the backroads of south Louisiana without any issues..."

"IT does not have the posted speed limit like another brand, but you should be paying attention to that anyway when you are driving..."

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5.0/5
MAGELLAN - THALES Roadmate 5045 GPS - 5-inch Screen with Lifetime Traffic Alerts...
"The rodamate is a great GPS unit..."

"It is very accurate and is easy to use..."

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magellan 5045 | eBay - Electronics, Cars, Fashion ...
Newly listed NIB Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM Automotive Portable GPS Navigation 5" Touchscreen. Time left: $52.77. 10 bids. Free shipping...
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MANUFACTURERS (2)
 
Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM GPS Navigator - Free Map Updates, 5 ...
The Magellan RoadMate 5045-LM is a premium 5 ... Free lifetime map updates for the life of the GPS navigator 1; Highway lane assist guides you safely towards the ...
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Magellan 5045-MU RoadMate GPS at Brookstone—Buy Now!
Magellan 5045-MU RoadMate GPS at Brookstone. Shop now! ... Magellan 5045-MU RoadMate GPS The Magellan Roadmate 5045-MU is a premium 5.0" navigator packed with features...
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