Polaroid´s MGX-0550 GPS navigation system
Posted on May 25, 06 09:47 AM PDT
• Rotary knob makes navigation of menus and other functions quick and easy
• Large 5.6” TFT LCD with easy touch-screen operation;High-brightness display is easy to read even in sunlight
• Display backlight dims automatically during nighttime use
• 1.6 million points of interest
• Visual and audible navigation prompts with user-selectable languages for voice and text provide clear turn-by-turn directions
• Send audio to the car stereo system through the built-in FM wireless transmitter
• WAAS-enabled 12-channel GPS for pinpoint accuracy
• View maps in 2D and 3D perspectives
• Auto route recalculation if you change your route; Built-in antenna and external antenna
• SiRFStar III GPS processor
• Built-in compass, speedometer and altimeter
• Zoom in/out
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By David Money , 15/06/08 1:01 PM (CommentID #727387)
I had the same issue about 2 years ago. After countless phone calls I found a reboot SD card from a manager named Brit Moore at Polaroid who was in charge of the GPS division. I have held on to it like gold because I don't know any other way of fixing the GPS. Hope the number still works. 800-605-5364
By Robert Siclle , 10/03/08 6:53 AM (CommentID #545724)
I bought a poloriod mgm 0550 at around $400.00 and need a new dash board mount.
I called poloroid and they don"t have any and don"y make them any more.
This part is about 3 to 4 dollars and without it the gps will not set on the dash.
I also took out a extra 2yr. warrenty and when I called poloroid said theyre only good for the first year.
If you have one good luck if it breaks down.
By chuck , 02/03/08 6:04 PM (CommentID #526834)
I bought my gps about a year ago and now when I try to use it, it will not work. The screen says windowsCE.ne and it will not do anything after that comes up. I cant use the windows or anything else. please help me
By Herman , 28/02/08 12:43 PM (CommentID #518298)
I will never buy another Polaroid products.They got my money for GPS and will not update them.
By Kenneth , 05/12/07 9:55 AM (CommentID #385141)
My wife and I bought the Polariod DVD/Navigation system from Sam's Club a couple years ago. The unit works as designed very well but the mapping information that is preloaded was 5 years old when we bought it. Meaning, the information is now 7 years outdated. For two years I have complained to Polaroid and I received the same answer every time I called. "They are working on an update and it will be available next month". This is the answer that I got for two years now. I finally talked to a very nice person at polariod who gave me the truth. There is not ever been and will never be an update because they are not producing the unit anymore. I wish I had of known that 2 years ago. Thanks Polariod for finally telling me the truth!
By frako , 02/12/07 2:55 PM (CommentID #382355)
bought mine in Feb-stopped working in may-had to send back to factory under warrentee--still awaiting the return of it!!! paid $600 @ target
By Linda Johnson , 06/11/07 12:28 PM (CommentID #354596)
Target is completely sold out of this item---I have checked with 6 Targets within 50 miles of me. I need to order one for Christmas--I am going to Japan and need this! Please help! Thank you. Linda Johnson at plycherokee@yahool.com
By Brian , 24/09/07 9:50 AM (CommentID #311356)
We have the same problem with it going into Windows screen - NOT WORTH the money. Unreliable product, I can't believe that any reputable company would sell such a consistent lemon!
By sandymwp , 19/08/07 11:30 AM (CommentID #275710)
in answer to the problems experienced with the polaroid unit, i went all the way to the top at polaroid after returning my unit this spring. i received a replacement just a couple of weeks ago. i was told by polaroid that there was a problem with the interface between the mapping software and the software that runs the unit, i.e. windows ce, i believe. they were supposed to be having them reprogrammed. so far, mine is working. the first one failed in three days. we will see.
By emmett at e41341@yahoo.com , 16/07/07 3:27 PM (CommentID #246374)
i bought one for my daughter,,,gave it to her on one trip to alabama
next trip we were going to disney in florida,,,,well,,,,it worked good well at least for about 40 to 50 miles then it went on the blink,,,and now it says you can not get to the destination by auto,,,,,i mean like birmingham,,,ocala fla,,,jackson ms,,,,seems like i might have to fly everywhere hell,,,im not sure if the dvd will even play,,,i was about to throw it out the window but it cost over $300. dollars
By CONNIE , 18/06/07 2:59 PM (CommentID #210960)
I PURCHASED THE POLOROID GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM IT WORKS SWELL WHEN IT WORKS. I HAVE A BIT OF A PROBLEM WITH IT. WHEN I BEGIN TO USE IT, IT WORKS GREAT. WHEN I PULL INTO A STORE OR ANYWHERE AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TO START THE GPS SYSTEM AGAIN IT WON'T WORK IT GOES INTO A COMPUTER SYSTEM WINDOWS OPENS I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO WINDOWS OR ANY OTHER PROGRAM ON THE GPS. I RESTART MY GPS SEVERAL TIMES AND SOMETIMES IT WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL AND WORK AS A GPS. CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM?
By shurd10@comcast.net , 31/01/07 10:32 PM (CommentID #093135)
can you please tell what target stores have these mgx0550 gps . i live in denver colorado and all target stores have the mgx 560 model . if anyone knows what store or the target model number that they use .
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