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 | Magellan Meridian Platinum GPS with Waterproof Exterior |
 | "Upgrading your Magellan Platinum GPS" | 2007-11-24 |
Yes, I agree that the Meridian Platinum is a wonderful GPS. However, I just logged on to the Meridian website and pulled down the latest upgrade to this GPS. The instructions were very clear about using batteries more than half full to complete the upgrade. I inserted new batteries to do the seemingly simple upgrade. The upgrade lasted more than three hours while the instructions said the task would take only a few minutes. During the upgrade, the batteries completely discharged and the unit shut down. The download reported 99% complete for over an hour but would not finish. The unit is now rendered unusable. Megellan has informed me that this unit is not repairable, upgradable or useable at this point. But they are suggesting that I can purchasing a remanufactured GPS to replace my Platinum. These prices are all over the $150 mark and hover closer to $250 for a replacement. I followed the directions to the letter. Their routine to upgrade rendered this GPS unusable now and I have to pay to get a replacement? I have used this GPS for hiking, automobile trips and have a great mount that I purchased for my boat. All this is to be tossed? This company may need to be looked at a little closer when thinking about a GPS purchase. I have another Magellan GPS, the Roadmate 760 that also needs to be updated. Imagine if I lost this unit as well? With no support from Magellan? In the future, I'd have to rethink my decision on selecting a unit from Magellan. I'm not at all happy with the response I received from them. It was their instructions which rendered this perfect GPS, useless. A real shame.
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 | Casio Men's Waveceptor Watch # WVA430SGA-9A2V |
 | "Just simply outstanding!" | 2006-09-09 |
Recieved the watch with a low battery charge. In it's box for months without any sunlight. Let it sit in the sun for a few hours and was brought back to a perfect charge. No problem with the instructions. It picks up the radio signal every night. Always perfect time to the second. This would be a great watch for hundreds of dollars more. Don't hesitate, buy the watch. It's perfect!
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