Magellan GPS Navigation Premium Car Kit Pre-Release In-Car / On-Road Review (iPhone or iPod Touch)

Check out this pre-release in-car / on-road review of the Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone 3G/3GS or iPod Touch 2G's. This kit is scheduled to be released on January 7th, 2010, so here's your chance to get a closer look at what to expect when this thing hits the shelves next year. A VERY cool kit with lots of innovative features, and awesome form factor. Enjoy, and thanks for looking!


From Magellan's website:

Transform your iPhone®(3G or 3GS) or iPod touch®(2nd generation) into a complete in-car GPS navigation solution with the Magellan® Premium Car Kit.

• Turns your iPod touch (2nd Generation) into a GPS Navigator
Built-in GPS receiver allows navigation on an iPod touch (2nd Generation).

• Adjustable mount accommodates most skins and hard cases
Accommodates most cases or skins for maximum flexibility when inserting into the cradle. Simply pop your iPhone or iPod touch in the mount and you are ready to go!

• Rotates for both portrait and landscape use
Quickly secure the cradle to your windshield or dashboard and easily adjust for portrait or landscape viewing.

• Enhanced signal with built in GPS receiver
Build in GPS Receiver Enhances Performance. A powerful, sensitive, built-in GPS receiver for fast and accurate directions.

• In-car charging
The cradle automatically powers and charges your iPhone or iPod touch when connected. No need to worry about running out of battery power.

• Noise cancelling speakerphone
For crystal clear calls.

• Bluetooth hands-free calling
Includes a multi-function Bluetooth control button that let's you answer a call, reject a call, connect to your phone, redial the last number, and activate the phone's voice dialing feature (if equipped).

• Amplified speaker
Use the volume control for loud and clear voice guidance.

• Works with any GPS navigation or location based app
The cradle is compatible with most GPS navigation apps.

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[MrSnowyzzzz]

He says "um" 40 times.

[ShaneXman]

@MrSnowyzzzz "He" is me...and yeah, I realize I said "um" a bunch, but that happens when you're not a public speaker. It's better than nothing don't you think? lol ;-)

[xoSaula2k11xo]

i have two questions: 1) while using the gps , can you still play music?

2) do u need wifi to use the gps? or is it the 3G?

[MZLALA19]

@luis29491 yes i wana kno 2 does it work on ipod and i wana see example

[Dmachanic]

The guy on the right was there before you at the stop sign, and therefore you must yield to him/her.

[hukiworld]

The graphics suck. That alone makes me not want the Magellan app.

[wassimab]

is it available for europe too!? Greece for example!?

[DJ4000VOLT]

so im movin all tha way from tha west coast to texas do u recommend this for a long distance move

[KinqCam]

Will it work for the ipod touch 4th gen without wifi?