Magellan Triton 1500 Satellite Navigator
May 9, 2009
Magellan has introduced a hand-held GPS navigational unit that comes with touch screen control, a built-in voice recorder and a LED flash light. This Magellan Triton 1500 Hand-Held Satellite Navigator measures about 5.75 x 2.5 x 1.13 inches in dimensions and weighs about 227 grams without battery. It comes with a 2.7-inch screen that provides a 240×320 resolution. Map information can be stored on external SD memory cards. An internal antenna is integrated with an EGNOS/WAAS enabled SirfStar III GPS receiver. It can operate in the temperature range of -10 to 60ºC. This GPS unit provides an accuracy of 3-5 meters and gets updated every second. It is powered by 2xAA batteries and provides a battery life of 10 hours.
The Magellan Triton 1500 Satellite Navigator comes with built-in basemap of 48 Contiguous US, Alaska, Canada and worldwide geographic boundaries. If required, you can add detailed maps topographic maps as well. It is an amazingly easy to use device with 9 direct access keys and simple to operate menu system. This adventurer’s sat nav includes a voice recorder that can be used to record your audio notes about the waypoints, for sharing with family and friends. A flashlight option is available to be used while hiking. It also includes a compass screen so that you can view the direction in which you are travelling.
Magellan Triton 1500 Waterproof Hiker’s Satellite Navigator comes with a digital music player that allows you to listen to your favourite tracks whilst hiking. A headphone socket is also present in case you need to listen to it privately. Along with an audio jack an external antenna port is also situated, to be used in low reception areas. Finally its rugged and tough build enables you to take it along on all your adventure trips.
Magellan Roadmate 1440 Satellite Navigator
May 5, 2009
Magellan Roadmate 1440 Satellite Navigator is a device that boasts of a OneTouch menu option and an ultra-thin design. The Magellan Roadmate 1440 In-Car Satellite Navigator measures 8.45 x 11.6 x 1.81cm in dimension and weighs 170 grams. It includes a wide 4.3-inch screen that provides a clear view of navigational data. It comes with microSD card compatibility, which can be used to increase the device’s internal memory. The device comes with WAAS and EGNOS compatibility, which provides a GPS accuracy of 3-5 feet. A lithium-ion rechargeable battery powers the device and lasts for 3 hours maximum.
The Magellan Roadmate 1440 Satellite Navigator comes with pre-loaded maps of Unites States, Canada and Puerto Rico along with millions of POIs. You can customise your route to match your taste, wherein you can choose between shortest, fastest route as well as select one that has maximum number of freeways. Also the lane assist feature guides you through the right lane on a highway or a multiple lane junction. Whilst driving in case you happen to deviate from the preplanned route, the device can automatically get you back on the route. Planning trips can be done by touching your destination on the map and the device will automatically generate your route. A QuickSpell options makes it easy and faster for entry of destination names. Along with accurate route guidance, this unit also provides regular voice instructions, this provides you with better control over the wheel.
The Magellan Roadmate 1440 Portable Satellite Navigator provides a OneTouch access to your favourites menu. An AAA TourBook offers you complete information about AAA approved places to dine and stay. This sat nav is priced at $199.99 and brings along a windshield mount, a vehicle power adapter, a USB cable and an instruction manual.
Magellan Roadmate 1340 Satellite Navigator
May 4, 2009
Magellan Roadmate series has yet another member with the 1340 Satellite Navigator, which is an ideal unit that can be carried along on business as well as pleasure trips. This Magellan Roadmate 1340 In-Car Satellite Navigator measures 7.9 x 9.3 x 1.8 cm and weighs about 139 grams. It features a 3.5-inch screen for viewing navigational map data. This screen automatically switches between day and night mode as and when the surroundings change. It runs on a rechargeable battery that has a battery life of up to 3 hours. A microSD card interface is provided for increasing the device’s internal memory. Also it provides a GPS accuracy of up-to 3-5 feet using WAAS compatibility.
The Magellan Roadmate 1340 Satellite Navigator comes with pre-loaded maps of United States, Canada and Puerto Rico along with millions of points of interest. This makes it simple to find an ATM, a coffee shop, restaurants, gas stations, etc. Planning your route is as simple as touching the destination on your map, it will directly generate a route. It includes a OneTouch favourite menu that provides direct access to your customised places or restaurants. It is integrated with an AAA TourBook, that provides ratings and descriptions of all AAA approved places to stay and dine. This also includes a AAA Member Roadside Assistance, that connects you to a toll-free number to aid you in finding an AAA approved repair shop. A Lane Assist functionality guides you to take the right lane on a highway or multiple lane junction.
Magellan Roadmate 1340 Portable Satellite Navigator comes with optional Traffic Link accessory that provides real time traffic notifications. Its text-to-speech feature reads out the names of roads and junctions as and when they appear of screen, providing you better control of the wheel. The complete kit consists of a RoadMate 1340 GPS receiver, a windshield mount, an adhesive disc for dash mounting, a vehicle power adapter, a USB cable and an instruction manual.
Magellan Roadmate 1425 Satellite Navigator
March 22, 2009
The Magellan Roadmate 1425 Satellite Navigator is a navigational device that includes text-to-speech functionality and real time traffic updates. With this device, fixed in your vehicle you can pack away all your worries of getting lost. The Magellan Roadmate 1425 Vehicle Satellite Navigator comes with a wide 4.3-inch touch screen display with anti-glare coating. This sat nav uses Microsoft Windows platform. It comes with a 2GB on board hard disk capacity for storing map data. In case you need additional storage capacity, a slot has been provided for connecting external SD memory cards. A USB slot is provided for interfacing the unit with a computer. It comes with a built-in antenna that is integrated with a Centrality Atlas III GPS receiver. This Centrality Atlas III GPS receiver is known to deliver good GPS performance and navigation.
The Magellan Roadmate 1425 Satellite Navigator uses the NavteQ mapping information that provides the details of the maps of Western Europe. Along with map details it also includes a wide range of points of interests. This makes it convenient for the user to locate the nearest petrol station or hotel or hospital etc. While locating addresses you can use the QuickSpell facility that helps you in spelling out your address quickly. Addresses can also be located using the 7-digit postcode search facility. The unit comes with a text-to-speech functionality that announces the street and road names as and when they arrive. This allows you to concentrate on the road better. The maps provide 2D and 3D viewing formats and the screen can automatically switch between day and night modes. The GPS system includes a SmartDetour function that immediately diverts you from heavy traffic zones. In case you happen to miss a turn or junction the unit can automatically recalculate an alternative route thus guiding you back to the pre-planned path.
The Magellan Roadmate 1425 Portable Satellite Navigator comes with live traffic information and a premium lifetime traffic subscriptions. This provides you with real-time traffic updates. This informs you well in advance about the upcoming traffic jams and road congestions. In case of road blocks, the device automatically re-routes you through an alternative path. It also includes speed camera information, that prevents you from being pulled over for speed related issues. This hand-held sat nav is available with a windshield mount, a cradle, a 12V car power cigarette lighter adapter, on-dash mounting and a user manual.
Magellan Roadmate 1225 Satellite Navigator
March 21, 2009
The Magellan Roadmate 1225 Satellite Navigator is a small pocket sized GPS unit that provides navigational instructions, live traffic information, text-to-speech functionality and ensures that you reach your destination safely and quickly. The Magellan Roadmate 1225 Vehicle Satellite Navigator measures about 9.2 cm x 1.8 cm x 8.4 cm and weighs just about 140 grams. Its display screen is 3.5-inches in size and has a display resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The screen comes with a light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast for easy viewing at night. It is powered by a rechargeable battery that comes with a battery life of up-to 3 hours. It works on a Microsoft Windows platform. Its internal antenna is integrated with an EGNOS enabled Centrality Atlas III GPS receiver. A slot has been provided for connecting external SD memory cards. A USB interface allows the device to be connected to a computer.
The Magellan Roadmate 1225 Portable Satellite Navigator uses the NavteQ mapping system that comes with the maps of 24 European countries along with several points of interest. The points of interest make it very convenient to locate the nearest hotel, restaurant or petrol station. It provides navigational instructions along with announcements of the street names. Maps can be viewed in 2D and 3D formats. While searching for an address, the QuickSpell feature allows you to locate the address quickly. While driving along the specified path in case you miss a turn or take the wrong lane; the device’s auto-detour function automatically gets you back on the prescribed route. You can even choose the route to avoid tolls, shortest route or fastest route. You can even create and store personalised points of interest for easy reoccurring trips. With this hand-held sat nav you can plan a holiday to any of your favourite destinations across Europe.



















