Magellan Roadmate 1400 GPS Reviews
Up for review: Magellan Roadmap 1400 GPS. The Magellan Roadmate 1400 is a perfect mate for the budget-conscious guy. It is packed with features but at a very affordable price. Its wide-screen design catches the eye of the most discerning viewer. The voice guidance and on-screen prompts are enough to chart out the best itinerary for the traveler. It includes a QuickSpell feature which searches and checks spelling while entering the addresses. Even if you are not sure of the spelling, entering a few letters will make the system prompt for the probable address.
The special feature of the Magellan Roadmate 1400 is the new 4.3” WQVGA, full color, anti-glare touch screen display. It has a simple intuitive user interface to make navigating easy for the average user. The stylish icons and graphics will make traveling an interesting prospect for you. You will be attracted by the variety of animated icons on the GPS. Besides the great looks, the functionality is also an added attraction of this unit. Its ultra-thin design makes it a perfect fit for your pocket or purse.
It has a Centrality Atlas III processor. This makes the GPS efficient as it gives frequent updates of the changing landscape. It gives turn-by-turn instructions about the latest lanes and by-lanes. The SmartDetour feature allows you to re-route your path around heavy or stopped freeway traffic. The Magellan Roadmate 1400 will present alternative routes to reach your destination bypassing the troubled route.
There are 1.3 million searchable points of interest. The names of well-known restaurants, hotels, airports and gas stations are listed in its database. The manufacturers also had the presence of mind to include the phone numbers and addresses of most of the POIs. In case you feel lost in the quagmire of selecting the exact road, you can ring up the nearest police station or gas station and seek help.
Magellan Roadmate 1400 Features and Specifications Review:
• No. of waypoints: 20
• Portability: Yes
• WAAS enabled: Yes
• Hard drive storage: Yes
• Download capability: Yes
• Built-in base maps: Yes
• PC connectivity: with optional cable
• Voice prompts: Yes
• Backlit display: Yes
• Color display: Yes
• Battery life: up to 3 hours
• Battery included: Yes
• Screen size: 4.3”
• Accepts data cards: Yes
• Antenna: Yes
• Auto-sort multiple destinations: Yes
• Auto re-Route: Yes
• Avoid highways/Tolls mode: Yes
• Choice of route setup: Yes
• Map provider: Navteq
• Touch screen: Yes
• Warranty terms – parts: 1 year limited
• Warranty terms – labor: 1 year limited
The SD card included in the Magellan Roadmate 1400 supports maps of the entire United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. No matter which territory you want to cover among these countries, the Magellan Roadmate 1400 is the best friend to take along. It will make navigation the easiest job for you. You can easily find your way around without having to enquire at every gas station for directions.
It includes a vehicle power adapter to charge your GPS while driving. And it also provides a back-up power of 3 hours if you want to carry it around in your pocket while hiking or biking. A quick analysis of all the features of this GPS will force you to agree that it excels in price, content and connectivity. Its compelling features together with an affordable price of $299.99 MSRP makes it a must buy for all the travel buffs.