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.
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