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Magellan SmartGPS

Magellan SmartGPS
Magellan SmartGPS
alaAverage 1.8

3 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of Magellan SmartGPS. The average rating for this product is 2.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price. The performance and size get critical reviews, and there are some mixed opinions about the durability.

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On average, users rate this product 10/100 and experts rate this product 60/100.

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Magellan's Web-connected SmartGPS is a triple threat

 

Old meets new as the SmartGPS system blends traditional GPS hardware with a smartphone app and cloud-based address book management.

The ; hardware connects to the Web via Wi-Fi and syncs contacts, favorites, and recent destinations with a smartphone app and a MiCloud Web service. Via its Internet connection, Yelp and Foursquare destinations can be downloaded and real-time traffic...

Syncing can be slow at times. The interface crams a lot of information on the screen, and the flipping of the smart squares can be distracting.

The Magellan SmartGPS bridges a gap between connected navigation apps and car-friendly GPS hardware with its ability to sync with the cloud and connect to the Web via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but its busy interface could use fewer moving parts.

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Magellan SmartGPS

 

The Magellan SmartGPS is an innovative take on the common standalone navigation device thanks to its smartphone integration, but it's overly involved and fussy to use.

Least expensive GPS device with a glass capacitive WVGA touch screen. Innovative smartphone and Wi-Fi links provide live POI updates and cloud-based backup.

Cluttered, complex interface lacks polish or consistency. Large given the screen size. Built-in cloud and phone connectivity doesn't offer enough real benefits. A few bugs.

Performance and Conclusions Once on the road, the SmartGPS works a lot more like the company's earlier models, aside from the split screen view. The map animates smoothly, though not as nicely as the Garmin nüvi 3597LMTHD . The SmartGPS displays the...

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Low rent hardware and low rent support"

 

Do NOT purchase products from Magellan / MiTAC. Bought a model (in this line) a few months ago and it failed recently. These things will happen and a company's mettle is tested at times like these. "Inept" does not begin to describe the "support"...

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Nov, 2014
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