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| About - Magellan RoadMate 1430 |
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| The Roadmate 1430 has a 4.3-inch LCD screen. Notable features include a trip computer, multi-destination routing, and an exit guide. This unit is preloaded with maps covering the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. |
| About This Brand |
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Magellan lays claim to developing the first commercially available handheld GPS receiver, the NAV 1000, introduced in 1989. The California company makes portable navigation systems for hikers in addition to automobiles, and it is the supplier of the NeverLost system used in Hertz rental cars. Magellan units have scored well in our testing, and we've been impressed with some of Magellan's newest models. The company is credited with introducing the first portable nav system that can respond to voice commands. But like other portables with that feature, we have seen mixed results in our testing. |
| Features & Specs - Magellan RoadMate 1430 | |
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Screen size (in.) |
4.3 |
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Weight (oz.) |
6.6 |
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Bluetooth hands-free calling |
No |
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Spoken street names |
Yes |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
GREAT unit for the price.
7/5/2010
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Compact
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Rural Navigation
Comment:
This unit has saved me many a mile and has given me great peace of mind when my trips are in aerias I know nothing about. It also makes trips more enjoyable with the points of intrest feature. And knowing where the next gas pump is helps in the peace of mind cataglory.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Lost without my GPS
5/6/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Simple Controls
Cons
Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Rural Navigation
Comment:
I am a home health nurse to rural population. I often do not have cell phone reception in my areas. I find my GPS the most valuable asset I have.<br />I like that it gives warnings at 1/2 mile and approaching street turn. I can slow down and have my signal light on, which is especially good when I have someone riding my bumper.<br />About the only cons I have are: does not recognize one way streets or dead end roads and screen can not be seen with bright sunlight.<br />Mine went on the blink this week, and I am looking to buy another.<br />After reading the ratings and reviews, I may stick with the same type.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Worthwhile
1/16/2010
Pros
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Set Up
Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Finding Specific Address
Rural Navigation
Urban Navigation
Comment:
A little slow acquiring going from parking lot to immediate turn. Mount in a/c vent with Arkon adaptor allows quick referencing. Sun glare occasional problem.
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