Ferdinand Magellan is hailed in history books as the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. He achieved this feat in the 16th century under Spain's rule. Since then, the name Magellan has been associated with navigation in nations across the globe. It's no wonder, then, that there is a global tracking firm named after this important explorer. It's also no wonder that the Magellan Roadmate line of GPS units includes an array of user-friendly features to make navigation simple.
The Magellan Roadmate series of GPS devices includes a number of handheld models to help you navigate the continent of North America, including the U.S. Each easy-to-use unit features interactive displays with simple, intuitive, and functional features. In fact, you might not even need to read the directions! While models vary in their features and capabilities, they have certain features in common, including six million points of interest (POI). These points are locations and features like cash machines, hotels, and gas stations that appear as clickable icons on the screen. You can use the GPS unit to search for POIs by type, name, location, or your position.
There are other commonalities listed below. Home icon will allow you to program any location to become your home base. QuickSpell? is an intelligence within the Magellan Roadmate GPS system that will check your spelling as you type, and can search addresses and points of interests for you in a matter of a few keystrokes. SayWhere? is the text-to-speech feature that is able to tell you street names and turn-by-turn directions as you travel on your journey. SmartDetour? and Auto re-route are two of the greatest features when it comes to heavy traffic or road closures due to construction or an accident. The Magellan Roadmate can tell you how to avoid these ugly situations and will recalculate your routes as you turn off in other directions to always keep you on track! Auto NightView? is a nifty feature of the LCD display that will allow the Magellan Roadmate to automatically adjust color and contrast for low light or no light situations. Address Books are available on all of the Roadmate GPS systems. You will be able to save recurring information on your trips so there is no need to continually look up the same POI.
There are plenty of other great features available, though they don't come standard on all models. For example, the Roadmate 1430 has a handy tow truck icon that displays your exact whereabouts so tow trucks can locate you easily in an emergency. On the 1200, 1400, and 1430 models, you can take advantage of 2D and 3D screen view options. And, every Magellan Roadmate comes with detailed maps of each North American country, in addition to Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Your position will be located to within 3 meters of your actual location in real time, and the unit's rechargeable batteries last for three hours before needing a recharge. The Magellan Roadmate GPS makes customizable routes a reality, and some units have the ability to load up to twenty locations at once!
Users of the Magellan Roadmate GPS enjoy the flexibility and detailed information provided in these sleek, compact models that can be taken anywhere. With standard accessories, they can even be attached to the dashboard or the window. These models have flexible volume control so you can hear even in noisy situations, and the volume will come back down when all is quiet again. You can even download additional maps of the UK and a variety of European countries too. Whether you use it for every day navigation, day trips, or longer road trips, The Magellan Roadmate GPS is an incredible buy.

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