Auto GPS Magellan Roadmate 1200 for $65.00 at CT [Archive]

udayakhani

Jul 14th, 2009, 07:31 PM

I saw Magellan Roadmate 1200 GPS for 65.00 at Canadian Tire. They were on clearance. Is this a good price? How does it compare with the Tom Tom one at Tiger direct for 69.00

coolcoolfi

Jul 14th, 2009, 08:53 PM

That's hot!

jackass_ca

Jul 14th, 2009, 09:10 PM

I'd say it's hot too, Magellan know their stuff. Although I do like the UI for the IGO I am running.

kaksa105

Jul 14th, 2009, 09:44 PM

What CT in TO did you see them at?

udayakhani

Jul 14th, 2009, 10:17 PM

What CT in TO did you see them at?

I found it at 111 Rylander Blvd, Scarborough which is near by to the port union driving test centre.... Actually i bought one just now. They have 3-4 in stock. I asked about the return policy as was not sure how good is this.

basketball

Jul 14th, 2009, 10:35 PM

could you give us the SKU #? Also does it have canadian maps?

here it says only US maps (http://www.magellangps.com/products/product.asp?segID=354)

freebies_r_us

Jul 14th, 2009, 10:37 PM

that is indeed a very good price for a very simple, basic unit.

please provide the SKU # or scan a receipt?

thanks OP!

udayakhani

Jul 14th, 2009, 10:38 PM

could you give us the SKU #? Also does it have canadian maps?

here it says only US maps (http://www.magellangps.com/products/product.asp?segID=354)

099-7890-4 and it says it has on it that it has canadian maps only

gg49

Jul 14th, 2009, 10:39 PM

According to the review from gpsreview.net, this model may not include Canada map.

http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-1200/

udayakhani

Jul 15th, 2009, 08:26 AM

According to the review from gpsreview.net, this model may not include Canada map.

http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadmate-1200/

I will try to post the picture tonight where it says it has canadian maps

kleptodathief

Jul 15th, 2009, 08:31 AM

is this on clearance? anyone wanna google the specs of this unit for possible h4cking? :idea::)

xpressmerchant

Jul 15th, 2009, 08:47 AM

I saw Magellan Roadmate 1200 GPS for 65.00 at Canadian Tire. They were on clearance. Is this a good price? How does it compare with the Tom Tom one at Tiger direct for 69.00

Is the tom tom still for sale at 69?

udayakhani

Jul 15th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Is the tom tom still for sale at 69?

Yeah... the website says so

Shingo

Jul 15th, 2009, 09:17 AM

I'm on my second Magellan GPS. The only downside to Magellans is the additional costs for new maps. But for the price you can't go wrong!

typer100

Jul 15th, 2009, 10:26 AM

They have some in Montreal, but sale price is 99$.

Far from the 65$. Please scan the receipt.

eccs19

Jul 15th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Canadian Tire in Alliston has one, but they told me the price was $129. :mad:

kleptodathief

Jul 15th, 2009, 05:10 PM

confirmed, i just call the rylander

http://www.google.com/maps?q=43.79676%2c-79.15373%20(Canadian%20Tire%20Store%20at%20111%20R YLANDER%20BLVD.,%20SCARBOROUGH,%20ON)&z=16

8 in stock the guy says... gl if u want it 64.99$ , too lazy to go lol

Jepay

Jul 15th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Canadian Tire in Alliston has one, but they told me the price was $129. :mad:

THANKS OP!

Got one of these at Leslie/Lakeshore Area. They have about 15units. All you need is go to the customer sevice area; ask them to Price Match Rylander CT (Scarborough East ) store number 427 for $64.99--they will see that on their PC. A friend did the latter on St. Clair West with no problems (though he went to the Auto Department then Customer Service for the PM).

Opened it as soon as I got out the store and works fine! Looks like its loaded with 2008 MAP with many POI <-- few POIs on default but can check more under user options!

Jepay

Jul 15th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Canadian Tire in Alliston has one, but they told me the price was $129. :mad:

Ask them to PM Store 427 (111 Rylander CT Scarborough East ) for $64.99--seems like the only store at this price with only few remaining units. Next cheapest was $79.99 from Leslie/Lakeshore where everyone else have it as $99 to $129.99!

could you give us the SKU #? Also does it have canadian maps?
It did have CDN map used the POI to go Price Choppers; Dominion (METRO) and back home. :)

confirmed, i just call the rylander

http://www.google.com/maps?q=43.79676%2c-79.15373%20(Canadian%20Tire%20Store%20at%20111%20R YLANDER%20BLVD.,%20SCARBOROUGH,%20ON)&z=16

8 in stock the guy says... gl if u want it 64.99$ , too lazy to go lol

Indeed, want to suggest fellow RFDers to get them to another store for PMing--keeping Rylander on their inventory? :)

MikeMurphy

Jul 15th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Anyone have any luck with this around Vancouver?

udayakhani

Jul 16th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Ask them to PM Store 427 (111 Rylander CT Scarborough East ) for $64.99--seems like the only store at this price with only few remaining units. Next cheapest was $79.99 from Leslie/Lakeshore where everyone else have it as $99 to $129.99!

[QUOTE=basketball;9071475]could you give us the SKU #? Also does it have canadian maps?
It did have CDN map used the POI to go Price Choppers; Dominion (METRO) and back home. :)

Indeed, want to suggest fellow RFDers to get them to another store for PMing--keeping Rylander on their inventory? :)

Has anyone tried hacking this GPS???

Stephen C.

Jul 16th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Whitby has them on for $129 but none in stock. They said Bowmanville has 14 and they will price match other stores IF the other store has them in stock. Might phone Bowmanville.

Jepay

Jul 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Has anyone tried hacking this GPS???

Haven't have time to hack; but here's some basic info on the unit:
* Magellan Roadmate 1200 CA *
Uses Windows CE Core 5.0
Firmware out of the box is Ver 3.11 (latest is 3.12)
Hardware Version -3
Map Info: Geographic Area = Canada
Basemap NavStreets Version 31
Detailed Map NavStreets Version 31

lazy_prodigy

Jul 16th, 2009, 10:56 AM

How is this GPS?

Jepay

Jul 16th, 2009, 11:08 AM

How is this GPS?

I'd say pretty good for $65 unit! It's comparable to a friends Nuvi 205 in terms of re-routing and function. Haven't experienced probs on re-routing that others (posted on other sites); but maybe 'cause of the newer firmware. Just like other GPS, can customize POIs (i.e. METRO groceries are still called Dominion; but addresses and phone numbers are accurate) :)

A minor gripe is when entering postal/zip code--it defaults to numbers (US) rather than Alphanumeric kaypad--but that's minor considering you can access the the latter in one touch.

udayakhani

Jul 16th, 2009, 11:44 AM

I'd say pretty good for $65 unit! It's comparable to a friends Nuvi 205 in terms of re-routing and function. Haven't experienced probs on re-routing that others (posted on other sites); but maybe 'cause of the newer firmware. Just like other GPS, can customize POIs (i.e. METRO groceries are still called Dominion; but addresses and phone numbers are accurate) :)

A minor gripe is when entering postal/zip code--it defaults to numbers (US) rather than Alphanumeric kaypad--but that's minor considering you can access the the latter in one touch.

Does this GPS have US maps? If i want both US and canadian maps how do i get out?

Totoriko

Jul 16th, 2009, 10:39 PM

Does anyone know when the unit is charged? If I plug it to my PC via USB, there's no light for indicating any charge.

lazy_prodigy

Jul 17th, 2009, 12:25 AM

Ask them to PM Store 427 (111 Rylander CT Scarborough East ) for $64.99--seems like the only store at this price with only few remaining units. Next cheapest was $79.99 from Leslie/Lakeshore where everyone else have it as $99 to $129.99!

PM refused at Centerpoint and Dufferin/Finch, claiming that they do not PM other CTs (not competitors). I was told off by them that if I wanted to get one at that price, then I have to go to the Rylander location to get it.

Jepay

Jul 17th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Does anyone know when the unit is charged? If I plug it to my PC via USB, there's no light for indicating any charge.

Can't seem to see it either; though I drained the power and left it on USB for 10 minutes--was able to use the unit later for a couple of minutes.

Though you can view it charging via User Options, System Settings using the car adapter.

PM refused at Centerpoint and Dufferin/Finch, claiming that they do not PM other CTs (not competitors). I was told off by them that if I wanted to get one at that price, then I have to go to the Rylander location to get it.

Sorry to hear that; this deal YMMV for sure.

Totoriko

Jul 17th, 2009, 10:05 AM

I'm going to return mine. Can't seem to find an easy way to put iGo8 on it.

Aggy

Jul 18th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Dammit...was just at the Rylander one looking at the GPS's and didn't see it in the display case...haven't been to that store in about 4 years and had some spare time yesterday. probably OOS by now anyways.

Redro

Jul 18th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Is there anyway to get a price adjustment if I bought this for $70 a month ago?

yb1004

Aug 13th, 2009, 07:01 PM

it is not bad. but you get what you pay for. it looks like it doesn't have reliability.

renoboy

Aug 13th, 2009, 09:38 PM

just picked up the 1212 at ct glendale st.catharines , only had it one day but am very impressed. they are 89. there , had several in the case and some 1200's as well. don't think you can expect anything more at this price. completes addresses much quicker than either my tom tom or my garmin and has text to speech and some sort of lane guidance in split screen.

baumann93

Aug 13th, 2009, 10:05 PM