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Magellan Roadmate 700

 
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Wave goodbye to the days of struggling to read a map as you drive, trying to find your destination.

Say hello to the Magellan RoadMate 700.

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Satellite navigation systems are a fast-growing category of new toys for gadget-loving car drivers. Thales Navigation has just announced its top-of-the-range version, the Magellan Roadmate 700.

This claims to be the first plug 'n' drive GPS system, and comes pre-loaded with detailed mapping of the entire U.S. and Canada, so you can travel the country with no need to download new data. A single seamless database, built-in to a 10 GB hard drive, contains all major city streets as well as federal, state and county roads and highways.

Cheaper PDA-based devices require users to download the neccessary maps.

The RoadMate 700 has a three inch color screen. and maps can be moved with a touch of a finger. Its memory will accept up to 100 addresses, and will guide you to your destination with friendly audible instructions. Thales say the device is accurate to within three metres.

Its database includes over 2 million listings in over 40 categories, including restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, historical monuments, parks and more! You can easily select your destination by name or category to find the nearest gas station, historical monument, rest stop, or restaurant along your route.

The journey planning options allow you to select your route by shortest time, shortest distance, least use of freeways and most use of freeways.

Thales is clearly aiming to attract the serious travelling professional and well as keen road warriors. Competitors may point to the premium price, but Thales insist that the Roadmate 700 is competitive because it avoids the hassle and cost of downloading maps. Its purpose built controls also make it easier to control than the typical PDA.

Turn it on and go!

The RoadMate 700 has all the features of the 500 model and some great extras too.

3 guidance screens with easy to use interface

  • True View – detailed view of actual road layout for upcoming turns and information about intersection maneuvers.
  • Map View – super bright, high-resolution display screen with bold and easy-to read icons and text. Zoom in or out on a detailed map.
  • Maneuver List – details when and where to expect turns along the route.


Route Exclusion
Want to avoid a certain road or maneuver? Simply press a button, the Magellan RoadMate 700 will find another route.

Auto Re-route
The Magellan RoadMate 700 automatically calculates a new route when you decide to take a detour because of heavy traffic, a closed road or just to grab a cup of coffee.

Address Book
Store up to 100 personal or business destinations per user for a total of 300 addresses. Each user can even personally select their top three destinations to keep them handy.

Instant Locate
Provides information about your present location so you can easily direct emergency services and roadside assistance.

Automatic startup and shutdown
The Magellan RoadMate 700 turns on automatically when you start your car. Just turn it on and go!


 

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