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| About - Magellan Roadmate 1470 |
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| The Roadmate 1470 has a 4.7-inch LCD screen. Notable features include multi-destination routing, an exit guide, reality view, and lane assistance. 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 1470 | |
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Screen size (in.) |
4.7 |
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Weight (oz.) |
5.9 |
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Bluetooth hands-free calling |
No |
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Spoken street names |
Yes |
| More features and specs | |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Very good, Except for
8/19/2011
Pros
Large Screen
Cons
Acquires Satellites Slowly
Best Uses
Comment:
Easy updates, large display, if you get off your route it will take you back, spoken instructions are clear. The display is very hard to see in bright sunlight, which is often and it acquires the sat slowly.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Adds Safety & Security to my Trips
2/26/2011
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Setup
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Very Reliable
Cons
None
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Local or Long Distance Tr
Planning Trips
Rural Navigation
Urban Navigation
Comment:
My sister-in-law & I used this on a trip to Maine, Boston & Cape Cod. Neither of us had ever been to any of these places. This GPS made our trip so safe & smooth! The AAA features are why I purchased it and it proved to be of great value. It took us to all the historical sites with ease & I never had to use my back up map once! This was my 1st time using it & I will never take a trip without it! I will never get lost and being a single female, this brings safety and security to my travels!
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Set it and forget it!
2/15/2011
Pros
Acquires Satellites Quickly
Clear crisp maps
Compact
Easy Menus
Easy To Read
Easy To Setup
Easy To Set Up
Large Screen
Reliable Performance
Simple Controls
Cons
Flimsy Mounting
Best Uses
Faster Routes
Finding Specific Address
Geocaching
Input address and relax
Planning Trips
Rural Navigation
Urban Navigation
Comment:
I really like this units ease of use. Although I am not directionally challenged, it has taken the stress out of going to an unfamiliar city or town. I also like the large, clear, uncluttered display. The suction cup on the windshield mount could be better.
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