Magellan Announces GPS Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch

Why so expensive... stand alone GPS cost less than that...

Who are the morons that buy this crap for $130?? You could buy a nice GPS unit that has a mount for less than this. This doesn't even include the cost of the software!! Even with the introductory price of $79.99 (which will go up to $99.99 according to the app page), that makes this whole thing cost $210!! Wake up people! You can get their top of the line Roadmate 1700 with a 7" screen for $215 on Amazon!! Or you can get their still nice 1412 with a bigger than iPhone 4.3" screen for $99!! Don't even say it's about convenience. People just don't know how to spend their money wisely. The ONLY way this makes any sort of sense is with iTunes app sharing. If everyone in a household had an iDevice and this software installed across the board from one purchase, then MAYBE.

The ONLY way this makes any sort of sense is with iTunes app sharing. If everyone in a household had an iDevice and this software installed across the board from one purchase, then MAYBE.

I haven't tried it with this app, but I believe all of the apps we have bought have automagically installed themselves on all of our iDevices. If my wife tries to buy an app that I have purchased it will say that we have already purchased it, and download it for free.

The dock seems expensive at $130. To play devil's advocate, it does have a GPS receiver built in, along with speaker, microphone and charger. So it is more expensive to manufacture than a simple plastic mount. I suppose some people would say that this device replaces both the stand-alone GPS, and a mount/charger for the iPhone. In that way they can justify the price, by adding the prices of the two other devices. Also by running a nav on the iPhone, users can get better integration of phone, GPS and iPod audio.

I won't be buying this mount, we'll see if anyone else does.

I haven't tried it with this app, but I believe all of the apps we have bought have automagically installed themselves on all of our iDevices. If my wife tries to buy an app that I have purchased it will say that we have already purchased it, and download it for free.

The dock seems expensive at $130. To play devil's advocate, it does have a GPS receiver built in, along with speaker, microphone and charger. So it is more expensive to manufacture than a simple plastic mount. I suppose some people would say that this device replaces both the stand-alone GPS, and a mount/charger for the iPhone. In that way they can justify the price, by adding the prices of the two other devices. Also by running a nav on the iPhone, users can get better integration of phone, GPS and iPod audio.

I won't be buying this mount, we'll see if anyone else does.

+1 I won't be buying this mount either. What a crock!

$129? What are these people smoking and can I have some....

The margins on these must be very healthy.

At least it can mount an iPhone with a case...unlike the TomTom. That to me makes this more valuable. Not that I'd buy it at that price...

I haven't tried it with this app, but I believe all of the apps we have bought have automagically installed themselves on all of our iDevices. If my wife tries to buy an app that I have purchased it will say that we have already purchased it, and download it for free.

The dock seems expensive at $130. To play devil's advocate, it does have a GPS receiver built in, along with speaker, microphone and charger. So it is more expensive to manufacture than a simple plastic mount. I suppose some people would say that this device replaces both the stand-alone GPS, and a mount/charger for the iPhone. In that way they can justify the price, by adding the prices of the two other devices. Also by running a nav on the iPhone, users can get better integration of phone, GPS and iPod audio.

I won't be buying this mount, we'll see if anyone else does.

Charger $10 (CVS drugstore). BT Speakerphone $15 (Target - clearance). Mount $12 (internet search).

So, no won't be buying. In fact, I bought Motion X GPS Drive and it works great. No, it's not fancy, but the roads are live and up to date. If I need something better for cross country travel I'll buy it the day I need it. The MotionX has voice directions for $2.99/mo, and I can purchase that on a need to basis. Seems to work just fine sitting in my cupholder or on the seat next to me.

$129? What are these people smoking and can I have some....

It should come with some for that price!

Still WAY too expensive. Yeah, I know the built in GPS will add to that but IMO it's not worth it.

At least it looks like it could expand to accommodate a case (we can only hope).