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baddog · 12-23-2007, 11:32 PM

So, goodgirl gave me a Magellan GPS unit to use on my dresser for Christmas. Since I was in Indiana a couple weeks ago she had given it to me early.

I used the suction cup bracket and stuck it on the inside of my windshield and had close to 100 miles with it there, and no problems.

Tonight I had to run by my daughter's prior to meeting up with my son, and since I was meeting him at his in-laws I was making use of this fine gift.

Anyway, after the detour to my daughter's I was blasting up Imperial Hwy along side LAX, doing about 65-70 when I hit a nasty pothole and the shock caused the unit, complete with bracket to go flying off the bike. Fuck!!

I was going to fast to stop at the intersection, so I had to go about another half mile before I could find a spot to make an illegal u-turn, and go back to try and find it.

A couple minutes later I was back in the general vicinity of where it flew off, parked the bike and proceeded to walk along the highway to see what parts I could find.

I found the bracket easily, but the actual unit was no where to be found. I was a little worried because there was a small stream from our recent rains, and I thought it may have flown in there. But I kept looking.

Eventually I found it, face down, laying in the roadway. As I approached I noticed a glimmer of light on the pavement, and damn if the thing wasn't still on and directing me to my route.

All I can say is, if you want a very accurate and durable portable GPS unit, Magellan has my stamp of approval.

RevSand · 12-23-2007, 11:55 PM

Always heard Magellans were then best...

baddog · 12-23-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSand

Always heard Magellans were then best...

When I first got it I used it along side the factory installed unit in the Charger, just to see how accurate it was. I think the Magellan beat it.

sexykat · 12-24-2007, 12:07 AM

Magellan is pretty good, I just bought a Garmin nuvi 680 recently and I love it.

After reading a lot of reviews and doing a lot research I settled for that.

PS: If anyone wants to get it cheap, I think costco has a sale and are selling it for $480. Regular retail price is $1070. No doubt its the best one in the market right now.

baddog · 12-24-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sexykat

Magellan is pretty good, I just bought a Garmin nuvi 680 recently and I love it.

Can it pass the 70 MPH stress test?

sexykat · 12-24-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Can it pass the 70 MPH stress test?

Haven't tried it yet ;)

baddog · 12-24-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sexykat

Haven't tried it yet ;)

Hit the freeway and toss it out the window. Report back.

Iron Fist · 12-24-2007, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Hit the freeway and toss it out the window. Report back.

Are people normally throwing their GPS units out of the window?

RAM · 12-24-2007, 03:31 AM

Great Story and Merry Christmass to you and your GPS

nation-x · 12-24-2007, 06:41 AM

nice

I have a TomTom 720... but I don't think I will be throwing it out of the window... thx

baddog · 12-24-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sharphead

Are people normally throwing their GPS units out of the window?

Hey, Magellan can take it, what about the competition?

baddog · 12-24-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RAM

Great Story and Merry Christmass to you and your GPS

Thanks RAM, you too.

tony286 · 12-24-2007, 12:04 PM

Ive used a magellan its very nice.

L-Pink · 12-24-2007, 12:11 PM

Baddog in LA, everything fine .....

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Originally Posted by baddog

Anyway, after the detour to my daughter's I was blasting up Imperial Hwy along side LAX, doing about 65-70 when I hit a nasty pothole and the shock caused the unit, complete with bracket to go flying off the bike. Fuck!!

Baddog in Phoenix ....

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Originally Posted by baddog

When I first got it I used it along side the factory installed unit in the Charger, just to see how accurate it was. I think the Magellan beat it.

Baddog in Dallas .....

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Originally Posted by baddog

Can it pass the 70 MPH stress test?

Baddog in Houston ....

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Originally Posted by baddog

Hit the freeway and toss it out the window. Report back.

Baddog in St Louis .....

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Originally Posted by baddog

Hey, Magellan can take it, what about the competition?

Baddog in Austin ....

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Originally Posted by baddog

Thanks RAM, you too.

I'm glad the unit works without any problems .....

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12-23-2007, 11:32 PM	#1
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	Magellan, it takes a licking and keeps on ticking. So, goodgirl gave me a Magellan GPS unit to use on my dresser for Christmas. Since I was in Indiana a couple weeks ago she had given it to me early. I used the suction cup bracket and stuck it on the inside of my windshield and had close to 100 miles with it there, and no problems. Tonight I had to run by my daughter's prior to meeting up with my son, and since I was meeting him at his in-laws I was making use of this fine gift. Anyway, after the detour to my daughter's I was blasting up Imperial Hwy along side LAX, doing about 65-70 when I hit a nasty pothole and the shock caused the unit, complete with bracket to go flying off the bike. Fuck!! I was going to fast to stop at the intersection, so I had to go about another half mile before I could find a spot to make an illegal u-turn, and go back to try and find it. A couple minutes later I was back in the general vicinity of where it flew off, parked the bike and proceeded to walk along the highway to see what parts I could find. I found the bracket easily, but the actual unit was no where to be found. I was a little worried because there was a small stream from our recent rains, and I thought it may have flown in there. But I kept looking. Eventually I found it, face down, laying in the roadway. As I approached I noticed a glimmer of light on the pavement, and damn if the thing wasn't still on and directing me to my route. All I can say is, if you want a very accurate and durable portable GPS unit, Magellan has my stamp of approval.

12-23-2007, 11:55 PM	#2
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12-24-2007, 12:07 AM	#4
sexykat Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle: The Land of the Rain Posts: 1,017	Magellan is pretty good, I just bought a Garmin nuvi 680 recently and I love it. After reading a lot of reviews and doing a lot research I settled for that. PS: If anyone wants to get it cheap, I think costco has a sale and are selling it for $480. Regular retail price is $1070. No doubt its the best one in the market right now. __________________ Need hot and fresh exclusive content? Hit me up ICQ: 444-719-471

12-24-2007, 03:31 AM	#9
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12-24-2007, 06:41 AM	#10
nation-x Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,369	nice I have a TomTom 720... but I don't think I will be throwing it out of the window... thx

12-24-2007, 12:04 PM	#13
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Ive used a magellan its very nice.