Magellan Roadmate 800 freezes

My 18 month old Magellan Roadmate 800 freezes up just when I need it to work. I've turned it off, then on again. Is there a way to fix this problem. Would a new battery solve the problem?

LITTLE JAKE Jan 05, 2008

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jamoore1 Jun 15, 2008

My Magellan Roadmate 800 freezes up...has LONG delays of no activity. And when I power it on, it states it's "searching for satelite" but after 2 hrs. I just had to cut it off! What is happening? These items cost too much to have such happening...where is Magellan...do they have any fixes or answers? I've sent mine off for repair one time, but it's acting up again! Lots of money for almost nothing - when you need it.

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I have a 800 also but it does not freeze because i make sure it is up to date on all firmware and software,if i was you chk out for updates on the magellan website after you register your unit then if ther is, which i know do the update and you will have no problems after that.let me know how it goes.

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