Comments on: I have a Magellan GPS in my car. Will extreme hot or cold temperatures affect it’s functioning? http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/ Daily updated blog about computers, gadgets, and consumer electronics news Wed, 23 May 2012 00:34:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: William F. D http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2679 William F. D Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:29:48 +0000 http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2679 During the winter, it takes my Garmin about 2 - 3 minutes to warm up hard drive. During the winter, it takes my Garmin about 2 - 3 minutes to warm up hard drive.

]]> By: MDC http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2678 MDC Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:11:41 +0000 http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2678 I have seen many GPS units that have numbers in their manuals about their operation in different temperatures. They are usually related to the units turn on time when you plug it in your car. When the temperature is too high or too low the unit will take longer to get a connection. All electronics are going to be effected by extreme temperatures. They may just slow the unit or make the display strange but they can also damage the unit. As long as your unit is not constantly in these temperatures then you should be fine. You may just notice it takes your unit longer to connect to the satellites. I have seen many GPS units that have numbers in their manuals about their operation in different temperatures. They are usually related to the units turn on time when you plug it in your car. When the temperature is too high or too low the unit will take longer to get a connection.

All electronics are going to be effected by extreme temperatures. They may just slow the unit or make the display strange but they can also damage the unit.

As long as your unit is not constantly in these temperatures then you should be fine. You may just notice it takes your unit longer to connect to the satellites.

]]> By: Rusty Potato http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2677 Rusty Potato Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:03:59 +0000 http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2677 I would not leave it in the car in extreme temperatures. Below freezing temperatures can cause the unit to shrink and the plastic housing to crack over time and likewise in extreme heat, the plastic housing can expand and warp so that the screen might become loose. The circuitry is designed to withstand moderate temperatures, but exposure to temps below 25 and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit are not ideal for the long life of the unit ! I would not leave it in the car in extreme temperatures. Below freezing temperatures can cause the unit to shrink and the plastic housing to crack over time and likewise in extreme heat, the plastic housing can expand and warp so that the screen might become loose. The circuitry is designed to withstand moderate temperatures, but exposure to temps below 25 and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit are not ideal for the long life of the unit !

]]> By: Neil N http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2676 Neil N Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:56:50 +0000 http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2676 Yes, extreme high and low temperatures will affect it. Your nav unit has a built-in hard drive inside for the maps and database ans is sensitive to extreme temperature changes. I would not leave it in the glove box for the winter or during summer. Yes, extreme high and low temperatures will affect it. Your nav unit has a built-in hard drive inside for the maps and database ans is sensitive to extreme temperature changes.

I would not leave it in the glove box for the winter or during summer.

]]> By: mardideles http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2675 mardideles Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:48:05 +0000 http://www.iboldesign.com/store/i-have-a-magellan-gps-in-my-car-will-extreme-hot-or-cold-temperatures-affect-its-functioning/#comment-2675 All Electronic Items have its own working temperature. If not indicated. Just check the place if it is misting, or have moistures inside the car. All Electronic Items stop functioning when they moist inside. All Electronic Items have its own working temperature.
If not indicated.

Just check the place if it is misting, or have moistures inside the car. All Electronic Items stop functioning when they moist inside.

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