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Magellan Roadmate Announcement!!!
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Wow Maggie, great thread!!
I am a satisfied Navigon customer (former Garmin). Had I seen your particularly good attention to the community at MacRumors, it would have made my decision harder ... fixed cost Traffic was my final deciding factor - since no guarantee how M or TT will handle ... and if I may vote for your loyal customer base, keep step w/ the competition on this one and you will make a lot of M iPhone customers happy ... and maybe win another : )
Excellent support of your customers (and curious non-customers).
I am a satisfied Navigon customer (former Garmin). Had I seen your particularly good attention to the community at MacRumors, it would have made my decision harder ... fixed cost Traffic was my final deciding factor - since no guarantee how M or TT will handle ... and if I may vote for your loyal customer base, keep step w/ the competition on this one and you will make a lot of M iPhone customers happy ... and maybe win another : )
Excellent support of your customers (and curious non-customers).
Maggie,
please get them to put a qwerty keyboard instead of the straight line alphabet ....... the whole world is on qwerty (ok not the whole world but you get my point) and like I said above KEEP IT EASY, and I find myself with the abcdefghijklmnopqr etc keyboard i have to hunt and peck, it's kind of a PITA...
please get them to put a qwerty keyboard instead of the straight line alphabet ....... the whole world is on qwerty (ok not the whole world but you get my point) and like I said above KEEP IT EASY, and I find myself with the abcdefghijklmnopqr etc keyboard i have to hunt and peck, it's kind of a PITA...
Maggie,
In all honesty, the ULTIMATE additions to this app would be Google Local Search and Live Traffic. Garmin has recently launched a service called Garmin "nüLink" which includes Google Local Search and Traffic. Seems like a pretty near service....*cough* Magellan are you listening? *cough* LOL
In all honesty, the ULTIMATE additions to this app would be Google Local Search and Live Traffic. Garmin has recently launched a service called Garmin "nüLink" which includes Google Local Search and Traffic. Seems like a pretty near service....*cough* Magellan are you listening? *cough* LOL
Try turning your phone sideways and it turns into a qwerty key board
The Magellan app page has been changed and has added a $20 dollars off the car Kit offer. Unfortunately it states between 12/4 to 12/8.
Is this a typo?
Looks like the app page has been changed to Purchase the app before 12/8.
Thanks
I'm not sure if this has been asked/answered:
We know what Amazon's car kit price will be.
What will Magellan's normal price be on their web site?
Try turning your phone sideways and it turns into a qwerty key board
This is correct, I just confirmed it. VERY cool.
I believe $129.99 is Magellan's MSRP on this item. Amazon has the first crack at selling it to the public (other than directly through Magellan), but unfortunately their price will be full book. If you pre-order the kit through Amazon, they will have it shipped to you...and at your door ON the release date which I think is really cool.
Oh well, I am excited either way....especially considering the $20 off special offer. Thanks Maggie for relaying our thoughts, input and concerns.
Try turning your phone sideways and it turns into a qwerty key board
WOW!! i guess that was another DUH
moment!! something so easy makes such a difference!thanks!!
Hi andersonGPS,
Thank you so much! We try to reach our customers directly, so it saves them hassle of having to search for a telephone, being on hold, and finally talking to someone.
Thank you,
Maggie
Maggie,
In all honesty, the ULTIMATE additions to this app would be Google Local Search and Live Traffic. Garmin has recently launched a service called Garmin "nüLink" which includes Google Local Search and Traffic. Seems like a pretty near service....*cough* Magellan are you listening? *cough* LOL
Hi ShaneXman,
We are currently working on providing Live Traffic, but as of right now, we do not know when it will be available. And as far as Google Local Search, it is most unlikely in the future, but that is not for certain.
Thank you,
Maggie
Hi chstr,
Thank you for visiting! However, we are not giving anymore free promos until our next contest! Please check back later!
Thank you,
Maggie
I believe $129.99 is Magellan's MSRP on this item. Amazon has the first crack at selling it to the public (other than directly through Magellan), but unfortunately their price will be full book. If you pre-order the kit through Amazon, they will have it shipped to you...and at your door ON the release date which I think is really cool.
Oh well, I am excited either way....especially considering the $20 off special offer. Thanks Maggie for relaying our thoughts, input and concerns.
Hi ShaneXman,
Yes, that is correct! If you have anymore questions, please feel free to ask! It is my pleasure to assist you and MacRumors.
Thank you,
Maggie
WOW!! i guess that was another DUH
thanks!!
Hi lemonademaker,
We hope you are enjoying your Magellan App! Please let us know if you have anymore questions.
Thank You,
Maggie
Hi All,
We just want to remind everyone that the $20 off Car Kit Promotion will end tonight at 11:59pm (PST)! If you haven't bought the App already, this is a great chance to also receive a $20 coupon that will go towards our Premium Car Kit!
Instructions:
- Purchase the Magellan Roadmate App on iTunes by 12/8/09
- Register the App by 12/21/09 at www.magellangps.com
- Purchase the Premium Car Kit by 1/31/10 with your coupon on our Magellan website
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Thank You,
Maggie
Hey Maggie I was wondering if you could give us some more info on the car kit?
1) what type of gps chip/reciever does the kit use?
2) does it come with adhesive disks so we can mount it on a dash board?
Thanks for all of your help, I will be posting a review later on after all of my tests.
1) what type of gps chip/reciever does the kit use?
2) does it come with adhesive disks so we can mount it on a dash board?
Thanks for all of your help, I will be posting a review later on after all of my tests.
Hi Jape,
- Sirf Star
- Yes, it does come with an adhesive disk that allows the user to mount his/her car kit on the dashboard
Thank You,
Maggie
In addition, please do not cancel your order on Amazon. Customers who have already pre-ordered the Car Kit will definitely get something! Just register at www.magellangps.com. We have not forgotten about you!
Thank You,
Maggie[/QUOTE]
Maggie,
Can you clarify what those of us who have pre-ordered the car kit on Amazon may get if we purchase the Magellan application?
Thank You,
Maggie[/QUOTE]
Maggie,
Can you clarify what those of us who have pre-ordered the car kit on Amazon may get if we purchase the Magellan application?
So I purchased Magellan GPS last night and used it this morning on my morning commute to work. The experience was great and look forwarding to the new updates.
I was happy to see that it took me the normal way I would go to work unlike TomTom that tries to make me go the extra mile.
Keep up the good work Magellan.
If anyone has questions about comparison with TomTom and Navigon I can give you insight since I have purchased them all.
I was happy to see that it took me the normal way I would go to work unlike TomTom that tries to make me go the extra mile.
Keep up the good work Magellan.
If anyone has questions about comparison with TomTom and Navigon I can give you insight since I have purchased them all.
Does anyone know if the Magellan app has a locate button like the standalone units? The standalone tell you your current town, state, zip code and what street is in front/ behind you. Also, a screen shot of this function would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I sure hope all updates remain *free*, and the upcoming live traffic addition will either be a one time nominal fee, or *free* as well. The 
iPhone/App Store world is a unique animal, in that you are paying for software, where in most cases/apps...the updates are *free*, and this only helps reinforce and improve the app for the end user (future & present). By providing these updates, Magellan would only be reinforcing their customer base, who (in this case) influences the decisions others make by means of App Store reviews and input on such discussion boards as Mac Rumors. This will only equate to more sales and happier customers.
Maggie...please push for *free* updates, we know you're on our side. LOL
iPhone/App Store world is a unique animal, in that you are paying for software, where in most cases/apps...the updates are *free*, and this only helps reinforce and improve the app for the end user (future & present). By providing these updates, Magellan would only be reinforcing their customer base, who (in this case) influences the decisions others make by means of App Store reviews and input on such discussion boards as Mac Rumors. This will only equate to more sales and happier customers. Maggie...please push for *free* updates, we know you're on our side. LOL
I sure hope all updates remain *free*, and the upcoming live traffic addition will either be a one time nominal fee, or *free* as well. The
Maggie...please push for *free* updates, we know you're on our side. LOL
The problem is Magellan has to pay to license map updates. There's no way these companies will continue to give away free map updates for the lifetime of the product. That is just a stupid business move. The days of lifetime free updates are slowly ending on the App Store. Developers have already realized that you can not continue to support these products forever. In the end, the App Stores upgrade policies will be no different than any other software.
Point taken, but that should get VERY interesting with the launch of Google Maps Navigation which is 100% *free*, and offers a limitless number of possibilities. I think once the updates/additional $ becomes to common place, and also depending on how much the updates are...people might start switching over to such devices or applications such as the Google Maps Navigation. Unfortunately, this puts the navigation companies at a disadvantage, but that's a free market society for you and they will be forced to adjust accordingly.
Might I suggest offering *free* updates for life, and letting future end users/customers front the costs for the map/software updates? We supported this current map version, so individuals hopping on-board down stream will front the bill for future map/software updates...and so on. It will be one big happy cycle.
On the app store (when the offer was up), it mentioned that coupon codes would be sent out prior to 12/28/09. I hope this helps.
On the app store (when the offer was up), it mentioned that coupon codes would be sent out prior to 12/28/09. I hope this helps.
Ok cool.. thanks!
Point taken, but that should get VERY interesting with the launch of Google Maps Navigation which is 100% *free*, and offers a limitless number of possibilities. I think once the updates/additional $ becomes to common place, and also depending on how much the updates are...people might start switching over to such devices or applications such as the Google Maps Navigation. Unfortunately, this puts the navigation companies at a disadvantage, but that's a free market society for you and they will be forced to adjust accordingly.
Might I suggest offering *free* updates for life, and letting future end users/customers front the costs for the map/software updates? We supported this current map version, so individuals hopping on-board down stream will front the bill for future map/software updates...and so on. It will be one big happy cycle.
Is Google navigation on the iPhone yet? What is the launch date?
Negative. Google Maps Navigation is only available on the "Droid" phones right now, but according to Google...they are working closely with Apple to "hopefully" introduce it to the iPhone platform. We shall see though. It should be interesting to see how this all unfolds.
I just know I am thankful for my Magellan at the time being.
Hi EDH667
I would need to look into that for you. As soon as I get a response, I will let you know asap!
Thank you,
Maggie
Hi djinn,
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your business and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Thank you,
Maggie
Hi Davoo,
Yes, the App has a feature called "Current Location"
Steps from the map screen:
- OneTouch
- Current Location
I have attached a screenshot below:
Please let me know if you have anymore questions.
Thank You,
Maggie
Point taken, but that should get VERY interesting with the launch of Google Maps Navigation which is 100% *free*, and offers a limitless number of possibilities. I think once the updates/additional $ becomes to common place, and also depending on how much the updates are...people might start switching over to such devices or applications such as the Google Maps Navigation. Unfortunately, this puts the navigation companies at a disadvantage, but that's a free market society for you and they will be forced to adjust accordingly.
Might I suggest offering *free* updates for life, and letting future end users/customers front the costs for the map/software updates? We supported this current map version, so individuals hopping on-board down stream will front the bill for future map/software updates...and so on. It will be one big happy cycle.
Hi Shane
All software updates will be free. However, map updates will be provided with a small fee. If this changes, I will let you know asap!
Thank you,
Maggie
Ok cool.. thanks!
Hi djinn,
Yes, we will send out the codes before 12/28/09!
Thank You,
Maggie