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Magellan Roadmate 1700


Magellan Roadmate 1700
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What's Included In The Box?

The Magellan Roadmate 1700 ships with the following items included:
  • Magellan RoadMate GPS device
  • Windshield mount
  • Vehicle power adapter
  • Adhesive disc for dash board mounting
  • Quick Reference manual

Product Information

Manufacturer: Magellan Category: GPS Units Type: Automotive GPS
Model: RM1700SGXUC SKU: MRM1700 UPC: 763357123494
Announced: December 22, 2009 First Shipped: February 5, 2010 Weight: 2.000 lbs.

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Written by finnwolf308
Dover, PA
March 3, 2010
GPS EASY TO SEE EASY TO USE
Largest screen on the market I know of and extremely easy to use with the touch screen. Highly recommend! … More
•Pros: inexpensive
•Cons: sometimes it does not take the shortest route.
•Recommend? YES
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Manufacturer Description

Navigate in style with the new Magellan RoadMate 1700 GPS device with the exclusive and highly acclaimed OneTouch favorites menu and a high-resolution 7-inch wide color touch screen. Easy-to-use premium features such as QuickSpell with SmartCity search, highway exit POI search, spoken street name guidance, AAA TourBook and AAA Member Roadside Assistance* help ensure confidence and safety on the road to deliver a powerful and enjoyable navigation experience.

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.


*Requires AAA membership. Visit www.AAA.com/GPS for more details.

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

Roadmate 1700 features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.


Physical


  • 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

Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 7.5W x 4.17H x 0.63D (19.05cmW x 10.6cmH x 1.6cmD)
2.  Display size, WxH: 7 Diagonal
3.  Display type: WVGA Wide Color Touchscreen
4.  Weight: 10.5oz (297g)
5.  Battery: Li-ion Rechargeable
6.  Waterproof: No
7.  GPS-enabled: Yes
8.  Floats: No
9.  High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
10.  PC interface: USB
11.  Preloaded maps: Yes
12.  Map coverage area: North America
13.  Ability to add maps: Yes
14.  Street Map Compatible: Yes
15.  Topographic Map Compatible: No
16.  Marine Software Compatible: No
17.  Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: No
18.  Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: No
19.  Accepts data cards: microSD data card
20.  Additional: AAA TourBook guide, AAA Roadside Assistance* (*US only Requires AAA membership)
21.  Widescreen Yes
 Automotive
22.  Routes: 10
23.  Basemap: Yes
24.  Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): Yes
25.  Speaker Location: Internal
26.  Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes
27.  Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
28.  3D map view: No
29.  Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): Yes
30.  Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): Yes
31.  Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): Yes
32.  Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): Yes (no off road)
33.  Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): Yes
34.  Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes
35.  Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: No
36.  FM traffic compatible: No
37.  XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: No
38.  MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: No
39.  Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): No
40.  Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): No
41.  MP3 player: No
42.  Audio book player: No
43.  Picture viewer: No
44.  Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): Yes
45.  World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: No
46.  Touchscreen: Yes
47.  Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): Yes
48.  Antenna Type: Internal
49.  External Antenna Jack: None
50.  Remote control: No
51.  FM transmitter: No
52.  Headphone jack/audio line-out: Yes
53.  Audio/video input/output: Yes
54.  Dead reckoning: No
55.  Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): No
56.  Automotive-friendly: Yes
57.  Motorcycle-friendly: No
58.  Lane Assist Yes
59.  Data Services with Bluetooth Technology No
60.  Speed Limit Indicator Yes
61.  Lifetime Traffic No

 
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