Magellan RoadMate 300 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Manufacturer: MagellanBrand: Magellan
Edition: Electronics
Model: 980668-02
Publisher: Magellan
Studio: Magellan
Music Label: Magellan
Product features:
- Simple, powerful and portable--the first vehicle navigation device for everyone
- Same user-friendly interface as Magellan RoadMate 700 and Hertz NeverLost system
- Major North American roads map preloaded into 128 MB internal storage, more map storage available via SD Card slot
- Turn-by-turn voice prompted guidance with automatic route recalculation
- No professional installation required; includes USB interface and cable
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Digital camera reviews of Magellan RoadMate 300 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Digital camera Review: A Must Have for this Cable Installer
Summary: 5 Stars
That's right. I install cable TV. I'm in a different city or area of a city almost everyday. I used to spend probably about an hour or more throughout the day trying to figure out where my next appointment was, and how to get there. Not anymore. I bought the 300 a few days ago, and I don't know how I lived without it. I put it through its paces daily with 15 or more addresses. The trip planner is great! I get my workload in the morning. Spend about 10 minutes entering all the addresses into the address book, then go through my work orders and create a trip planner in the proper order. Then boom I'm off...don't have to know where I'm going...just follow the directions and I'm at the customers house. I give this unit a 4.5 out of 5. I use the "shortest route" mode a lot and noticed that it sometimes takes me past a road I could turn onto. It takes me a block or two further then back tracks a block or two. Not sure why, but when I'm in unfamiliar territory I guess backtracking 1 block is better then staring at a map for 5 minutes. If you know your area, don't be afraid to take the most direct route, or the short cuts you know. The unit is quick to re-calculate and get you to your destination. The accuracy I'd say is definitely within 30 - 50 feet, which is great when looking for addresses. When it says, "you've arrived" it's usually the next house...or driveway. I've had no problems locking onto satellites. At most maybe 2 minutes, and I do shut it down at every appointment, so it has to re-lock at start up several times throughout my day. It hasn't held me up at all while searching for satellites. If your tech or windows savvy, you'll probably pick up the interface quickly. If not then read the manual, it's really pretty intuitive, just read carefully, sometimes it asks a question differently then you assume it does. So if you hit the wrong button...well you won't get the screen you want. Just read the screen questions carefully. The touch screen is great (even for my big fingers). I do recommend the firmware upgrade available at Magellan's website under product support I think. My wife and I went house browsing today in a near by town, and this little thing was great. We were able to "window shop" about 20 houses in just 2 hours. I'm afraid I'll have to buy another one for my wife's' car now, she loved it. If you're still reading this tirade then I hope it's helped you. Now what are you waiting for? Go buy one :)
Summary of Magellan RoadMate 300 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Magellan Roadmate300 980668-02 - Magellan 14 Channel GPS reciever- Windshield mount - Cigarette lighter adapter power cable- USB cable- Voice prompting- Turn-by-turn guidance- TrueView 3D navigation- Touch screen technology- Built-in 110MB memory for map data, including pre-loaded major road networks of North America (80MB available for detailed map upload)- Fully unlocked detailed map data CDs for North America- Magellan RoadMate Manager PC application (version 4.26 software)- SD card slot for detailed map download expandability- Basic user guide and reference manual on CD-ROM included- No access fees - AC power adapterMGROAD300Building on the success of the RoadMate 500 and 700, Magellan's RoadMate 300 is a powerful GPS navigational tool that can easily guide you on your next automotive adventure. The system makes navigation easy and fun, with friendly voice prompting, preloaded maps of major North American roads, turn-by-turn guidance, and the latest touchscreen technology--all at a great price.
Features
The RoadMate 300 is billed as the first vehicle navigation device made for everyone, but that doesn't mean Magellan has scrimped on features. Designed from top to bottom for simplicity and ease of use, its user interface is the same as that found in the Hertz NeverLost system and the RoadMate 700.
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Meanwhile, the locate feature displays your current location and allows you to save it to the address book. Finally, you can select destinations by entering an address or intersection, selecting an address from the address book, touching a point on the map, or by choosing from more than 1.7 million points of interest like airports, gas stations, and restaurants. All of these features make the RoadMate 300 a snap to use right out of the box.
Design
Weighing in at just under nine ounces and with an integrated GPS antenna, the RoadMate 300 is compact and portable. The tough, rubberized exterior is built for abuse, while the 3.5-inch TFT color touchscreen makes address entry easy--no need for an awkward stylus. The intuitive keypad is backlit and highly visible, night or day. A headphone jack lets you catch the next turn command in a car full of noisy kids.
Connectivity and Expansion
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What's in the Box
The Magellan RoadMate 300 unit with integrated GPS antenna, PC software, a quick-start guide, a basic reference guide, a complete manual on CD, a USB cable, a cigarette-lighter adapter, and a windshield mount.
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