Like the famous explorer of the same name, Magellan GPS receivers and
navigation systems promise to help you explore new territory. Magellan
is a consumer line from Thales Navigation, a leader in the consumer,
outdoor and automotive GPS markets. From handheld to vehicle systems,
Magellan products offer consumers plenty of options in GPS technology.
The Magellan RoadMate is an automotive GPS system that can be easily
added to any vehicle. The RoadMate is a GPS device that features
turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions and charges no access fees for
use. The RoadMate is available in eight different models that include
either North American or European maps. The North American maps cover
the entire US mainland and include Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The
European maps include 27 pre-loaded countries.
This GPS device comes ready to use out of the box, complete with up
to 20 GB of hard drive space for maps and nearly seven million points of
interest (POIs). With an integrated GPS system and location tracker, the
RoadMate can use your current location to find nearby gas stations when
you're low on fuel. In addition, the voice guidance feature speaks your
directions to help you keep you eyes on the road.
This Magellan GPS receiver features SmartDetour technology to guide
you out of stopped freeway traffic. Touch-screen technology and detailed
maps, locations, and scenic routes make the RoadMate GPS receiver
relatively user-friendly. Costs for a RoadMate fluctuate a great deal,
depending on the model you choose