Magellan CrossOverGPS review
Mar 13, 2007 gps navigation, magellan, reviews
Another review we feature today is for Magellan’s CrossOverGPS. CrossOverGPS is named that way because it is meant to both function in your vehicle as a navigation device as well as a GPS device that can assists when you are outdoors hiking, boating, camping, etc.
The review gave it 3.5 points out of 5:
All of the standard included data resides on a built-in 4GB hard drive. Surprisingly, even with the hard drive, Magellan claims the unit’s battery life to be up to 8 hours—an important consideration if you’re using it in the outdoor mode. In addition, the CrossoverGPS is rated as water-resistant to IPX-4 specifications. In case you’re wondering, as I was, what IPX-4 really specifies, I found that the IP (ingress protection) ratings come from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in Geneva. A rating of IPX-4 means that the device won’t be damaged by water splashing on it from any angle. I also found several more specific definitions of IPX, as well. Suffice it to say that the CrossoverGPS is water-resistant as opposed to waterproof.
Amazon sells the CrossOverGPS for $410.
Loading ...
April 26th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Hello fellow buyers,
I have purchase this Magellan Crossover Vehicle GPS with Topographic Maps system for the same reason you are looking at outdoor and marine combined with vehicle navigation.
Please notice that the creator of the Crossover have good marketing and ignore the needs of the users,
If you are a internet buyer I’m sure that you wishes that everything in this navigation will be computer friendly ***NOT THIS TIME***
The main reason I bought this item is to use for outdoor. Magellan mentioned in their manual and web site that you can import waypoint but they neglect to indicate that the waypoint import features works only on vehicle Nav.
Now you guys tell me who use coordinates to find a street…. Or to put your friend on your favorite…
Sucks , Now I have to put all of my OUTDOOR ROUTS manually….. very wised
I contact customer support and they confirm all above….
May 16th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I purchased mine about two weeks ago. I had read all the reviews I could find and knew the limitations. For my needs, I find it surpasses my old Roadmate 700. I love the portability, the battery operation and the similar 700 features. I had initial issues with the firmware (re-boots and hang ups), but downloaded and installed the latest version from Magellan’s website and the GPS has worked flawlessly since. I do SAR work with my dog in Virginia. I rely on my older Sport Trak for work in the field. It interfaces with mapping software on a laptop for after task reports, so I have no requirement to change to anything else. The Crossover has augmented my toolkit with the ability to quickly get me out to the area I’m to search. Its tracking ability allows easier off road navigation to a search sector and for returning to base, something my old Roadmate could not handle. Sounds elementary, but at two in the morning with no moon, it’s wonderful. No more guessing which fire trail I drove down. I would rate it a four out of five star for my purposes. Sure would be sweet if Magellan would equip it with the UTM NAD 27 coordinates that we SAR folks use. I’d then buy one for my vehicle and another for my pack! Good piece of equipment.