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Magellan RoadMate 1700

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Manufacturer/
Brand:
Magellan RoadMate
Price Range: See 8TOP Retailers Below
Type: portable
Available Colors: Black
Screen Size (diagonal): 7 in
Features: See Features Below
Weight: 10.50 oz
Battery Life: up to 3 hours
Waterproof: no
Map Source: NAVTEQ
Map Location Coverage: USA, Canada and Puerto Rico
Routing Options: AAA TourBook, AAA Member Roadside Assistance, 6 million points of interest (POI), Highway lane assist, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, Multi-destination routing with route optimization, Spoken street name guidance, Highway exit POI, Branded POI, SmartDetourTM, Customizable route method, Bird's eye 3D view, Auto re-route
The new Magellan® RoadMate® 1700 device is packed with easy-to-use premium features, starting with it's 7-inch wide WVGA color touch screen monitor. This ultra-clear display lets you clearly see where you are on your route with four times the detail found in a standard GPS device. Rounding out the premium features are: Magellan's exclusive OneTouch favorites menu, a high-resolution, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, highway exit point of interest (POI) search, and multi-destination routing with route optimization, just to name a few. Magellan's attention to detail and driver safety delivers a superior user experience.

Intuitive and robust navigation
The Magellan RoadMate 1700 device lets you bookmark your favorite destinations and searches with the OneTouch favorites menu so you can access them anywhere you travel. With a single touch, find your favorite café or restaurant when you're traveling within any city.

And talk about intuition! QuickSpell with SmartCity search helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow your address and city searches, making destination entry easy. Multi-destination routing with route optimization lets you plan your trip with multiple stops in the order you want or optimize a trip for the most efficient route, saving you time and money.

Safety first on the road
You can keep your eyes on the road as you drive because spoken street name guidance announces street names with every voice direction so you'll know when to make your next turn. Highway lane assist offers visual aids to point you in the right direction and ensure that you'll choose the correct lane well before your next turn.

Should your vehicle unfortunately break down as you travel, the AAA locate screen provides your location so help will know where to find you. Get support fast with the AAA Member Roadside Assistance phone number and your location displayed on the Magellan RoadMate 1700 device screen.

Traffic is always a headache, but your Magellan RoadMate 1700 device has the SmartDetour™ feature that prompts you to route around suddenly slow or stopped freeway traffic, automatically calculating the quickest detour.

The new Magellan RoadMate 1700 device is designed to help ensure driver safety, while providing useful features that make navigation truly enjoyable.

FEATURES:

  • OneTouch favorites menu affords instant access to your personalized bookmarks of favorite places and searches anywhere you travel. With a single touch, find your favorite café or restaurant when you're traveling within any city.
  • 7-inch wide color touch screen is easy to read with four-times the detail of a standard GPS and an anti-glare display that shows your position, POI, route, ETA, and more on the interactive map.
  • A/V input lets you watch video from your favorite media player
  • Preloaded maps give you information and directions as you travel the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. (Mexico map upgrade is sold separately).
  • AAA TourBook provides ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
  • AAA Member Roadside Assistance gets you help fast with a toll-free member service number to assist you in finding an AAA approved tow truck or repair shop. The menu also shows your exact GPS location so you can provide precise information to your location.
  • 6 million points of interest (POI) help you easily find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee shops, and much more.
  • Highway lane assist points you in the right direction and shows you the correct lane well before your next turn.
  • QuickSpell with SmartCity search narrows your address and city searches, making destination entry easy.
  • QWERTY keyboard lets you input text easily.
  • Multi-destination routing with route optimization lets you plan your trip with multiple stops in the order you want or optimize a trip for the most efficient route, saving you time and money.
  • Spoken street name guidance allows you to hear street names with every voice direction so you'll know when to make your next turn.
  • Highway exit POI shows you gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
  • Branded POI displays your favorite coffee shops, restaurants, and more by their respective logos.
  • SmartDetour™ functionality lets you navigate around accidents or stalled traffic, and chooses the best route to get you to your destination quickly and safely.
  • Customizable route method lets you select the shortest distance, fastest time, most use of freeways, or least use of freeways to customize your route.
  • Bird's eye 3D view lets you clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D to make navigation easier.
  • Auto re-route ensures that you will never miss a turn and quickly gets your back on track whenever you take a detour.
  • Auto Night View™ automatically adjusts your screen's color and contrast for easy night viewing.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions: 7.5" W x 4.17" H x 0.63" D
Water Resistant: no
Mount Type: windshield
Supported Languages: unavailable
Power Source: rechargeable lithium-ion
Memory Storage: unavailable
Memory Card: Micro SD card
Receiver Type: Integrated GPS Receiver
Specs:
  • Case: High-impact plastic
  • Pre-Loaded Maps: Contiguous US, Hawaii, PR
  • Size: 7.5"W x 4.17"H x 0.63"D (19.05cmW x 10.6cmH x 1.6cmD)
  • Weight: 10.5 oz (297g)
  • Screen Size: 7.0"
  • Antenna Type: internal patch antenna

PERFORMANCE
  • GPS Accuracy: 10-15 feet (3-5 meters)

POWER
  • Source: 720mAh, Li-ion rechargeable
  • Battery Life: 30 minutes


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