Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps and Traffic

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Product Description

Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM
The Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM is a premium GPS navigator with a large 4.3-inch touch screen featuring subscription-free real-time Traffic Alerts and free lifetime Map Updates.
Magellan has partnered with the most trusted name in travel--AAA. Only Magellan navigators include the built-in AAA TourBook with Diamond ratings and descriptions on AAA-approved places to stay, play, dine, and more.
Personalize your travel experience with the OneTouch menu of your favorite places and searches. Bookmark your favorite coffee shop, restaurant, gas station, or bank to find the nearest location, anywhere you travel!
With premium maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico the Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM is the perfect companion for travel across the country or everyday commuting.
RoadMate 2045T-LM Traveler Features
Exclusive OneTouch Favorites MenuEasily bookmark favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite café or restaurant in any city with a single touch.
Lifetime Traffic AlertsReal-time, subscription-free traffic updates sent directly to your GPS unit. Get updates whenever you need them
Exclusive AAA TourBook GuideNo membership required… The Magellan-exclusive built-in AAA TourBook guide provides ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
Highway Lane AssistRealistic highway signs point you in the right direction, when approaching interchanges and exits, to ensure that you’ll choose the correct lane.
4.3-inch Touch ScreenThe large 4.3-inch color touch screen is perfect for everyday travel.
6 Million Points of Interest (POI) Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and millions of other destinations are searchable from the huge POI database.
Highway Exit POI SearchSearch for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
QuickSpell with SmartCity SearchEnter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell narrows addresses and locations, making destination entry easy.
Multi-destination RoutingPlan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want, or optimize your itinerary for the most efficient route.
Spoken Street Name GuidanceHear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.
Premium MapsTravel the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with all the maps you need pre-loaded on your device.
What's in the Box
Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM GPS Receiver; Pre-Loaded Maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; Windshield Mount; Vehicle Power Adapter; USB Cable; User Handbook.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 3.3 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0052D38UE
• Item model number: RoadMate 2045T-LM
• Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
  

Technical Details

• 4.3-inch touchscreen GPS navigator with lifetime traffic alerts, lifetime map updates, OneTouch favorites, and more
• Pre-loaded maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico with six million searchable Points of Interest, highway exit POI search
• OneTouch favorites for instant access to your favorite places; AAA TourBook for informed choices on hotels, restaurants, and more
• Real-time, subscription-free traffic updates sent directly to your GPS unit; lifetime map upgrades for the latest maps
• Spoken street name guidance lets you keep your eyes on the road; Highway Lane Assist guides you to the best lane

 

Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps and Traffic

 

Customer Reviews

UPDATE follows this review

I've owned and used GPS units from all three of the major manufactuers - Garmin, TomTom and Magellan.
When it comes to interface Magellan units usually shine. The 2045T is no exception. However, as at least one reviewer noted, the edit function within the address book is not user friendly. That, however, is the least of my complaints about this unit. Before I get to my complaints, I want to mention the things that are great about this GPS.
Unlike my TomTom, Magellan GPS units are very logical as you enter in a destination. When you enter the first letter of the town or city it automatically starts to suggest places near your current location. If your near Bangor, Maine it doesn't suggest Boston. That's exactly what my TomTom does and it drives me insane. So Magellans are intuitive on this count.
Secondly, the AAA guidebook that comes with Megellan units is just great. It's perfect for finding stores, restaurants and attractions when you're in a place you don't already know. A major kudos for this.
Despite these great features, I have two major beefs.
One, there's something wrong with Magellan's software and how it determines fastest route. In the space of two days the unit failed to know the fastest route at least half a dozen times. These weren't just mapping errors, these were the unit's inability to just know that one route is faster than another. This is NOT a problem I've seen in any of the units I've used up until now, including older Magellans. These weren't major mistakes, but they added a minute here and there. On a long trip I could see them adding up.
The second beef I have is with the traffic function and estimated time of arrival. I'm self employed and part of my work is getting from place to place in a timely fashion. A few minutes late could actually result in lost income in my line of work. I was on my way to a business event and I followed the Magellan's suggested route that took me off the major highways. It was around 5pm in the Boston region so traffic was really bad. The Magellan gave me an ETA that indicated I'd only lose a couple of minutes due to traffic. So I followed its suggested route. It didn't work.
Instead of bumper to bumper traffic on the highway, I was stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on secondary roads. The ETA was off by almost 20 minutes. Thankfully I had built in enough buffer that this didn't harm my work. Nonetheless, it caused me to distrust the traffic function. There's no way I can know if it would have been faster to stay on the highway, the most direct route. All of which just creates more confusion.
I haven't used the traffic function on other GPS units so I can't compare the Magellan to other units. Fastest route, however, is something that's a glaring problem compared to other GPS units, including previous Magellan units I've used. I also have to be honest and say that the only GPS I've used that's just outright failed was a Magellan.
I like using a Magellan GPS and the 2045T is no exception. However, I have serious reservations about its usability. So with that I give it three stars.

UPDATE
After using this GPS on dozens of trips I now cannot recommend this GPS even for its good points.
Here's why: This GPS simply does not know the fastest route if it involves secondary roads. It's hardwired to assume that highways, no matter how many extra miles, are faster. And in turn it adds massive amount of travel time to secondary roads.
The most glaring example of this was on a trip in which the GPS added an entire hour(!) to a route that didn't involve highways. Because the calculations are so lopsided the GPS unit refuses to adapt as you drive. It will insist on telling you to do a U-turn to "save time" when you're already a half hour into the actual shorter route. All other brands of GPS I've used quickly (usually within a couple of minutes) realize you've chosen a different way and recalculate. Not this GPS. It insists you've taken the wrong way and wants you to go back to the highway.
I now only reluctantly use this GPS when I'm in an unfamiliar area. Based on multiple experiences on roads I know well I have to assume that this GPS is not giving me the fastest route to my destination.

I purchased the Magellan RoadMate 2045T-LM after our last Magellan Roadmate stopped working. We also tried a more expensive Garmin nuvi 1450LMT and returned that one. The Magellan is easier to use and the only thing this doesn't have that the Garmin did was speed limits (nice feature) but saved $60 without it. The Magellan does better traffic as well, the detours are mediocre at best, but twice as good as the Garmin.
My big complaint is that I plugged it into my computer and it installed some new software (easy). The device refreshed with a new version of software (easy). Then it prompted me to upgrade my map from v41 to v43 (I purchased the device ~40 days ago) and it is telling me I need to pay $50 to upgrade maps! It says "Lifetime Maps" all over the box! I've tried to contact Magellan several times via email with no response. The website does not answer my question. I expected FREE lifetime maps, not $50 a pop Lifetime Maps. Extremely disappointed with this advertisement. FREE LIFETIME MAPS NOT INCLUDED.
Another complaint, the window mount is ridiculous. You have to attach the cord to the mount and then slide the device onto the mount and the power cord at the same time. I don't leave my device mounted due to the possibility of theft and thus have to redo this every time I use it (Garmin had a much slicker mount). The cord from our old Magellan broke, and this one seems sturdier, but at an extreme convenience cost.
The device still gets me from A to B, it stopped working for a day - I don't know why - but seems to be working fine now. The price was good ($120) and it is intuitive to use.