Magellan GPS Blazer12

Magellan GPS Blazer12
alaScore 62

20 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the performance. Views about the usability and value for money are mixed.

performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan GPS Blazer12 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 62/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Magellan GPS Blazer12

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of the Magellan GPS Blazer12 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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45% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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You will be sorry if you buy any Magellan product

 

You will be sorry if you buy any Magellan product

All, google the internet. "Magellan GPS" Complaint You will find this company has terrible customer service. The product may work when you get it but if you ever need assistance forget it. Also Maps never seem to get updated. Take the risk if you like.

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You will be sorry if you buy any Magellan product

 

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uses all those US taxpayer satellites.....for pennies!

 

uses all those US taxpayer satellites.....for pennies!

I too use this unit for VFR air navigation....manually entering lat/long from current AFDs, Flight Guides, airnav.com, or landings.com It works perfectly. When bearing and heading are identical--inevitably, when it says you are 30 miles or less from...

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uses all those US taxpayer satellites.....for pennies!

 

I too use this unit for VFR air navigation....manually entering lat/long from current AFDs, Flight Guides, airnav.com, or landings.com

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Good...but getting an initial lock is tough.

 

Good...but getting an initial lock is tough.

This thing works fairly well. I got it for free from a car dealer promotion, so really can't complain. On trips I can program lat/long into the unit and hit the waypoint within 0.01 miles consistently. The unit is tough, rugged, and will take a lot of...

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Good...but getting an initial lock is tough.

 

This thing works fairly well. I got it for free from a car dealer promotion, so really can't complain. On trips I can program lat/long into the unit and hit the waypoint within 0.01 miles consistently. The unit is tough, rugged, and will take a lot of...

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Good...but getting an initial lock is tough.

 

Good...but getting an initial lock is tough.

This thing works fairly well. I got it for free from a car dealer promotion, so really can't complain. On trips I can program lat/long into the unit and hit the waypoint within 0.01 miles consistently. The unit is tough, rugged, and will take a lot of...

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Great Inexpensive GPS!

 

This item is useful for the novice and expert alike. It allows the user to see his/her location at all times ( in lat/long, or the UTM) and it allows the user to plot courses. What more do you need?

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Great Inexpensive GPS!

 

Great Inexpensive GPS!

This item is useful for the novice and expert alike. It allows the user to see his/her location at all times ( in lat/long, or the UTM) and it allows the user to plot courses. What more do you need?When the blazer 12 is used in conjunction with a map...

Product Specifications

The GPS Blazer12 is a self-contained hand-held GPS receiver designed for general purpose position locating and navigation. It has a built-in antenna located at the top of the receiver, a backlit display, and keypad. Using two AA batteries, inserted from the battery door found at the back of the receiver, the GPS Blazer12 will operate for up to 20 hours.

Battery

Run Time (Up To):20hour(s)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.3in
Height:6.2in
Weight:6.8oz
Width:2in

GPS System

GPS Functions / Services:Bearing / Distance / Heading / Speed / Time/date / XTE (Cross Track Error)
Receiver:12 channel
Recommended Use:Hiking
Type:GPS receiver

Header

Manufacturer:Magellan Navigation
Model:Blazer12
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Magellan GPS

Miscellaneous

Waterproof: Yes

Navigation

Routes:1
Waypoints:100
Waypoints per route:10
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