After a severe car accident...this GPS system is saving my life!
345415
I tend to be very good with sensing direction and with services online such as mapquest, never found owning a GPS unit to be a need in my life until receiving the Magellan Roadmate 6000T as a gift!

It was about 6 years ago that I was in a head on car accident. My car went into a tree, the engine into the front seat, and my body was pinned into the back of a two seater with the windshield and stearing wheel pinning me into the back. I had just finished teaching a yoga class, and chose a scenic calming drive through the Hollywood hills area home, rather than the hectic Los Angeles Freeways.

I was told it took two and a half hours to pry my leg with the jaws of life from the engine of my car, and that I had laid unconscious near 8 hours. While going through multiple body scans, I was also prewarned that I would most likely be paralyzed, perhaps from my neck down for the rest of my life. My nose had to be rebuilt. Up until that point, I was a sucessful model and yoga teacher.

With the Grace of God, or whatever one choses to believe as life will have it, there was no damage to my spine. I left with bandages from rhinoplasty and a leg cast. What I did not realize is how long this accident would impact my life.

Currently, I am back modeling and doing yoga, but the traumatic effect of that accident tenses my overall body when I drive. I am cut off by the aggressive Los Angeles traffic,often "bullied" ending up pushed onto wrong turns, and in near accidents trying to get into the lane I needed.

From an entirely different perspective than just all the fabulous technology that is behind this GPS system and how long a friend of mine (who is really tech saavy spent researching the superior unit for me), this Magellan Roadmate has completely changed the way I drive today!

For anyone who has post traumatic stress from a car accident, this system has a calm voice that announces the name of the street well in advance and very clearly as to give time to merge over to where one needs to be. I no longer need to try to squint into the distance to see signs, but can focus on everything immediately going on around me, which has aided in making me a more confident and defensive driver. If it were not for a very caring friend I would never have thought having a GPS unit could help so much to get back to feeling secure and less stress by the end of a long day on the raging roads of Los Angeles traffic. I have been able to do trips to various cities, all in one day. Something that would have been a challenge before, is now done with no planning. I just input the address and hit the road. It is as though I have someone driving with me and doing all the guidance work.

The traffic kit that alerts conjested traffic or accidents and reroutes gives me such an advantage on the road. I often find myself calling other friends I know that are traveling the same route home to warn them and give them the suggested route. They have all thanked me tenfold for saving precious time not sitting stuck in frustration.

In all, I guess one could have written this about almost any GPS system, but my friend did all the research which we both shared and decided this unit was far better than many of the same price range with less features. Magellen carries a good company history in Gps technology and research. There will be many people praising these features. I just wished to perhaps give another insight into why the Magellan RoadMate 6000T has personally enhanced and improved my life.
963684
Having just moved to a new city, I would be at a loss without my Garmin.  It is absolutely terrific and only on a few occasions has it given me a command a bit too late.  For the most part, it is a lifesaver and for the cost, I would definitely recommend it.  Driving is stressful enough without having to be looking at a map too!  I never have to worry about getting lost anymore.
2998862
I purchased this after my Garmin Nuvi died on me for no apparent reason just a couple of weeks out of warranty. I like this one better, and most importantly, it still works! I keep finding new functions like Easter eggs; yesterday I discovered that it a contains basic first-aid and auto repair guides. This is not a big deal, but a nice surprise. Although not important for most buyers here, I was very pleased that I could download a Latvian voice for this device, whereas the Garmin offered only text in Latvian. I have had some problems, but they are probably common to all GPS navigators in this class: it sometimes wants to lead me on a wild fox hunt over hills and dales (when set to fastest route), when I choose to ignore instructions and simply stay on the interstate without a hitch. I think it may do this because of the live traffic updates, which I think are often slow to update, still showing heavy traffic after it has already cleared, or not yet showing a new clog. Another problem with this unit is that it is sometimes hard to turn on; the auto-on-when-plugged-in doesn't seem to work despite being set to do so, and it may take multiple attempts of holding the button to get it to finally turn on. After that it has mostly worked fine. Another word about the maps: I don't update as frequently as possible, but  several times I have found faulty information in the database, i.e., being led to a restaurant with a "for lease" sign in the window. On the plus side, it offers additional information about destinations such as telephone numbers, which I think the Garmin did not at the time I had it
876890
I brought my own GPS (Garmin Nuvi 3590) with mounts on windshield when I rented my car in Bath, UK.  It really helped driving there--which is a challenge being on the opposite side of the road from the U.S., narrow lanes in ancient streets, and more round-abouts than there are stars in the Galaxy.  It found castles and other sights and got me back to my B&B no matter what kind of confusing muddle of streets I found myself in.  It let me know where to turn, which exit to take off the roundabout, where gas and other services are while driving. When walking, I plugged the chip into my Montana 600 and it led me around the narrow streets of Bath, York, & Edinburgh as well as some smaller towns like Wells and the Cotswolds.
3679321
It's great, and survived a bike crash. Love not having to stop and take out my phone to look at the GPS at every intersection when I'm going somewhere unfamiliar. Very easy to put on and take off the bike.

The phone platform also rotates. Basically I feel I can adjust this any which way, and in addition to navigation I've also used it for filming time lapses of bike rides.
703208
After nearly a year of owning this system, I am still very pleased. I wish the video quality was higher, but I knew that going in. This was instrumental in solving a carjacking that happened across the street from my home this week, so I feel that if it can solve a crime that it barely picked up from across the street that it can definitely be of use if anything happened on my property. Not many instructions, but the interface is obvious enough. Like that I can check it from my phone.

For what its worth, when the police were using my computer to access the footage they needed, I was told that the quality was better than what most people have installed. That can't be a bad thing.
1028812
I suffered a severe whiplash injury in 10/14/2005. I gavesuffered off and on with so severe spinal pain and headaches, my body wanted me to die, even though 'I' wanted me to live .I have received two (@) of these (one will wear out, after a certain amount of use/abuse). I used iot for 10 minutes, today. It is 'TRUE' traction, just as advertised. My neck  feels so much better and a SEVERE haedache I was suffering, disappeared, almost IMMEDIATELY!!!! I would recommend this to anyone that suffers from this problem. I carry my 2nd in a TRAUMA-RESCUE bag as a C-collar for an accident that involves a neck injury. It works as well as the HARD braces used by EMTs and will hold until EMTs arrive.
3169752
My car has a gps and my phone has one too, but I still use this.  It is easy to use and to update the maps and has a big enough screen  I can see it easily.  I like all the features on it.
3064379
If you don't have a built in unit in your car, this one is great!  Annual updates are free, although after a few years you do need to purchase another chip to hold all the new data.  It directs me almost flawlessly anywhere in the U.S.  When I travel and use a rental car I save $10/day by using my own GPS; it has repaid its purchase price many times.  I also transfer it to my R.V. when I vacation.  I love it's ability to accurately estimate travel time too, something that is not always evident from merely looking at the map.  I love it!
447110
My Prius did not have an built in compass and I am so glad to have this one. My OCD husband was not thrilled to have to stick it on the windshield because it was a distraction. He is going to be the primary driver, but we installed it anyway. It works very well informing me of the direction. when I am  able to compare it to my GPS, i will be sure if I have it mounted correctly. I'm pretty sure I do. the directions were understandable.
3648072
A Lifesaver!!  My 13 year old has been dying to get an early start on driving lessons, but has been hamstrung by the hours and hours of homework she receives each night.  Now though, thanks to this brilliant product, she can do both simultaneously.  Using her cell phone as a modem, she can even email her teachers with any questions that may arise while on the road.  Only one mishap so far...and it wasn't really her fault.  Anyway, the doctor's are 99% sure she'll walk again, so all's well that ends well!
3941074
I bought the phone mount last month and am so happy I did. I always know where my phone is now and coupled with the built-in safety features of my car, I am able to continue to work while I drive.  Thanks for helping to solve my issue.
783674
OMG.  I'd kinda gotten comfortable being lost.  I've never had a sense of direction so it's how I've spent my life.  I'm good with left or right, but god forbid someone says east or west.  This little goodie has really thrown a wrench into the works.  Now I'm ... (uncomfortably) finding my way around.
If you can get passed the digital voice saying "RECALCULATING" everytime you make the wrong turn, this is the item for you.  And let me tell you, I hear "recalculating" alot!
My only bone of contention is that it doesn't find a satellite quickly enough . . . especially if I'm on my cell phone.  Would love it if they could fix that!
Even with that issue, its totally worth it.
Respectfully,
Steve
1676945
About a year ago, I slipped in my stocking feet while going down our stairs and landed straight on my butt, cracking my coccyx.  Little did I know the pain I was in for and lack of any medical remedy for this issue.  Sitting was literal torture.  Driving was worse.  I was at my wits end until I did an Amazon search and found this product.  It provided me with the ability to drive with relative comfort and to sit for extended periods without discomfort.  As time has gone on, I have continued to use it, because, as I have learned - this injury can take 4-5 years to fully heal, if at all.
Just last month, my Mother fell and had the same injury.  I felt her pain - but I got her a next day shipment of this wonderful cushion and she is doing much better thanks to Aylio.
334547
I have a degenerative disk condition in my neck and my neck is straight whereas a normal, healthy neck should be curved.  I worry that should I ever have a car wreck and my neck would snap like a twig as it has no flexibility or "bounce" room like normal people.  This pillow takes some of the worry out of that for me.  Gives me some protection, and keeps  my neck from snapping back too far.  I don't want to live life as a quadriplegic or die just because I didn't have this little pillow!

NEEDED TO ADD AN UPDATE TO THIS ITEM.  IRONICALLY, I WAS JUST IN A FOUR CAR PILE UP ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND THIS PILLOW DID INDEED PROTECT MY NECK.  I WALKED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT WITHOUT ANY NECK OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES!  JUST A FEW BRUISES AND ACHES FROM THE IMPACT, AND A LITTLE SHORT-TERM STINGING FROM THE AIR BAG.  i WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO DIDN'T REQUIRE AN AMBULANCE AND I CREDIT THIS PILLOW WITH PROTECTING MY NECK.  A ROUTINE ADJUSTMENT WITH MY CHIROPRACTOR THE NEXT DAY AND I WAS IN GOOD SHAPE!  MY CAR WAS NOT SO LUCKY.  :-(  BUT I'M USING THIS PILLOW IN MY NEW CAR!!
3768886
My dumb butt frequently leaves a light on in my car, or leaves a door open .. this is an INSTANT save!!  I've had AAA come save me way too many times, this item has jumped my car aeveral times, and helped with 2 others in Mall parking lots as well.  Has already paid for itself 2x over, and have only charged it 1 time ... So glad to be able to save my limited AAA visits for REAL troubles!
3672392
I just moved from NYC to a small town in central USA and had no idea of either driving or of any routes there.. My goodness.. The best thing I did was I bought this GPS before I bought the car.. and guess what I am really thanking God that he gave me the brain to do this... If this GPS was not there, I would have lost long ago.. anyway the product is the best and my friend who had an old GPS is going to buy this one since she loved mine a lot..

Love it !!! and I recommend it to everyone...