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Magellan RoadMate 800 Portable GPS
October 26, 2005 02:40 PM EST | Car Gadgets | Email to Friend
"I like the new Magellan® RoadMate™ 800 portable, rechargeable GPS better than systems built into my own luxury cars!" - by Richard Thalheimer
I own a Prius, a Mercedes and a BMW with factory GPS systems and — you may find this hard to believe — I actually prefer this portable one! I don't think people realize it's so easy to add excellent-quality, talking color GPS to any vehicle they own. Ordering a factory-installed GPS, or adding a built-in after purchase, costs nearly $3,000. Now, for about one-third of that, you can own the best unit on the market — and use it in every vehicle you own or rent!
The new and improved Magellan® RoadMate™ 800 has a huge 20GB hard drive (double the capacity of the earlier "700" model) and many new features. It is ready to go right out of the box — no need to download anything! The detailed, street-level map database of all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Canada come preinstalled: Turn it on and go!™ You'll love the new Smart Detour™ feature that automatically routes you around stopped freeway traffic!
Other upgraded features include multi-destination routing — up to 20 per trip — with a route optimizer that automatically guides you along the shortest path between all points; destination mapping prior to setting route; and a point-of-interest locator that finds gas stations, ATMs or restaurants along your route — simply by touching a screen icon. Its expanded directory now puts over six million points of interest — more than triple the "700" model — at your fingertips. In addition, you can store up to 600 destination addresses.
To make it easier to hear directions at higher speeds, SmartVolume™ automatically increases the sound level at speeds over 45 mph. The large, touch-screen 3.5-inch color TFT LCD switches to "night view" in the evening; it also automatically adjusts to ambient light so it is always easy to read, even in bright sunlight. With turn-by-turn guidance, the TrueView® 3D screen clearly indicates an upcoming turn while a voice tells you what to do, and when. If you miss a turn, Auto Re-Route instantly determines a new route.
You do not need an external antenna; the built-in antenna does a great job. The GPS's WAAS system uses 12 satellites to pinpoint your position within three meters of your location. Magellan's technology is from the creators of the Hertz NeverLost® system — road-tested by millions of drivers nationwide.
Install Roadmate 800 with its quick attach-and-release windshield mount; the adjustable arm angles the LCD for easy viewing by driver or passenger. Just plug it into the dash with the included cord. Includes USB connector. To protect your GPS and accessories, a high-quality padded travel case is available (MG912, $49.95). Measures 3" x 6" x 1 1/2" and weighs just 2.8 lbs. One-year warranty. Extended 3- or 5-year Service Guarantee available. This item has a 14-day return privilege. See Magellan RoadMate 700 portable GPS
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