Shopping Around for a Good Deal on Magellan GPS
ByMagellan GPS is one among many brands of portable GPS receivers that people use for a range of purposes. Many install systems in their cars either to aid with navigation, track the vehicle in case of theft, or monitor teen driving.
Others have small receivers to take hunting or hiking to keep them from getting lost. No matter what you want to use a Magellan GPS for, you should shop around for the right features and the right price.
First Thoughts
Decide what you want in your GPS system before you buy it. Is it more important that it be rugged or light? Is battery life a concern? Does the hardware come with a manufacturer’s guarantee? Also, all GPS systems will need occasional software updates. That is, you need to load new maps onto a GPS receiver periodically.
And like any software, it will need patches sometimes. No matter where you buy, find out what kind of tech support the dealer offers, and compare prices on any monthly monitoring you make your choice.
Shopping In a Store
Many stores, especially automotive and outdoors stores carry Magellan GPS systems. If you have a loyalty card or some other way to get a discount in a store, that may be the best way to buy. Especially around the holidays, stores may be giving away remarkable discounts. GPS prices can range from as little as $100 to as much as $1000. Remember, use promotions that give a percentage off rather than a set amount for big ticket items.
On the Web
Magellan SporTrack Map handheld GPS receiver | US $22.56 (5 Bids) End Date: Friday Jul-03-2009 23:07:58 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver
 | US $51.25 (11 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 4:54:01 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Magellan RoadMate 1412 Car GPS Receiver
 | US $56.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 7:11:38 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Magellan RoadMate 1210 Car GPS Receiver
 | US $60.00 (14 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 8:08:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $90.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
MAGELLAN BLAZER 12 Satellite navigator HANDHELD GPS.
 | US $25.30 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday Jul-04-2009 9:48:47 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Internet shopping is probably more convenient, and you will be able to easily see all the accessories and options available with a Magellan GPS system. However, you must, of course be careful when shopping on the internet; only use sites that are reputable.
Reputable sites will include a physical address and phone number, a secure server for credit card transactions, and will have good reviews on sites like epinions.com. Do not use a site unless you have read positive reviews about it.
The first site to check is Magellan’s company web site. On the very first page, it has a listing of current promotions. Even if you do not decide to buy a Magellan GPS from the manufacturer, you can get a good idea of prices, the range of products available, and how often you will need software updates by cruising the site.
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