Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone and iPod touch

Filed: Cars @ 6:24am on March 13, 2010 5 responses :) Tags: , , , ,

  • Compatibility: iPod touch 2G, 3G; iPhone 3G, 3Gs
  • Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation
  • Charge your device while mounted; built-in GPS receiver enhances performance
  • Noise-cancelling, hands-free speakerphone with powerful amplified speaker
  • Works with any navigation or location-based app, including Magellan’s RoadMate app

Product Description
Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhoneAmazon.com Product Description
The Magellan Premium Car Kit transforms your iPhone into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation. Simply place your iPhone in the cradle and connect the power. There’s no need to remove your protective case–the cradle adjusts to your needs.

Transform your iPhone into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation. Click to enlarge.

Secure, adjustable vehicle mounting.

Works with any navigation or location-based app.

Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone / iPod Touch

Requires purchase of a navigation app. Sold separately.

The Premium Car Kit lets you use great navigation apps like the Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone and iPod touch (2nd generation) and instantly enhances your navigation experience.

This powerful, built-in receiver boosts GPS reception, ensuring accurate directions. Simply place your iPhone or iPod touch into the cradle and connect the power. The cradle even works with most turn- by-turn routing applications available today, including the Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone (sold separately).

The Premium Car Kit connects via Bluetooth (iPhone only) to deliver a superior hands-free calling experience. The powerful, amplified speaker delivers crystal clear calls and turn-by-turn directions. No need to even remove your protective cover–the cradle adjusts to accommodate most cases or skins.

Navigate in confidence with the Magellan Premium Car Kit!

Features

  • Built-in GPS receiver enhances performance
    A powerful, sensitive built-in GPS receiver provides faster and more accurate location information to your iPhone or iPod touch

  • Turns your iPod touch into a GPS navigator
    The built-in GPS receiver adds GPS capability to your iPod touch (2nd generation)
  • Fits hard shell cases or silicon skins
    Accommodates most cases or skins for maximum flexibility when inserting into the cradle
  • Works with most navigation or location-based apps
    While optimized for the Magellan RoadMate app for iPhone, the cradle is compatible with most GPS navigation apps
  • In-car charging
    The cradle automatically powers and charges when connected. No need to worry about running out of battery.
  • Noise-canceling, hands-free speakerphone
    Full duplex speakerphone for crystal clear calls
  • Powerful, amplified speaker
    Use the volume control for loud and clear voice guidance
  • Secure, adjustable vehicle mounting
    Quickly secure the cradle to your windshield or dashboard and easily adjust for portrait or landscape viewing
  • Audio line out for music playback on your car stereo
    Listen to your favorite tunes through your car’s audio system

Car Kit Compatibility

  • iPhone 3G, 3GS
  • iPod touch 2G, 3G
  • Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later and purchase of navigation app (sold separately).

What’s in the Box
Premium GPS Car Kit, Vehicle Mount, Adhesive Disc, Vehicle Power Adapter, Getting Started Guide

Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone and iPod touch

5 Responses to “Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone and iPod touch”

  1. T. Morrison Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 8:11 am

    It’s advertised as a “Complete GPS Solution”, but doesn’t include the 70 dollar navigation software! The iphone is tricky to get in and out so it doesn’t act as a convenient car dock.

    Much better off buying a GPS for the $200 dollars this costs in total.

    Magellan should be ashamed of themselves.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  2. Hish747 Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Why would anyone in their right mind pay more for this antenna and mount than they would for a stand alone gps with antenna and mount? This is the ultimate example of a company taking advantage of iPod/iPhone lunacy.
    Rating: 1 / 5

  3. Sue B. Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 11:30 am

    I bought this $130 “complete navigation solution” as it it billed to use with an iPhone or iPod, only to learn that it requires the $60 Magellan application sold separately. What a huge disappointment! If I wanted to spend $190 on a navigation system, I would have bought one complete … rather than a “solution” which doesn’t work without an additional purchase.

    This is on-top of a near 2-month delay to receive this product. I ordered the product in November with promised delivery in December. December came and went, and Xmas was missed … presumably by the manufacturer. I received a delay notice from Amazon & cancelled the order. Then it shipped anyway. Another disappointment.

    Don’t jump on this one … I fully expect the price to come down … lots. No way it this worth $130 FOR A CRADLE. In fact, you will be able to find mine for sale on *bay.
    Rating: 2 / 5

  4. lake4work Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    There are much better (and cheaper) options. Magellan has one of the worst speaker systems in the business, and the software itself isn’t that great. (read the so many negative reviews on majellan gps products) So download one of the cheaper navigational iphone apps and velcro your phone to the dashboard. That’s what I did, and it works great. I paid a one time fee of $19.99 (won’t mention the brand because that’s not what this review is for) for the software (one time) and about a nickel’s worth of velcro.

    I’d probably rate with 3-4 stars if it was priced more reasonably. Further, I’ve dealt with magellan regarding their very old and outdated mapping on a previous unit I’ve used – and in my opinion have the worst customer service in the electronics industry! They seemingly just don’t care and have very little pride in their work.

    Rating: 2 / 5

  5. John Drimmer Says:
    March 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    The suction cup doesn’t hold the device to my car. I tried repeatedly to attach it and it fell off after two minutes. I followed all instructions, cleaned all surfaces properly but it still fell off. It’s about as frustrating as it could be. What was Magellan thinking? Didn’t they test these things?
    Rating: 1 / 5

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