Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Although I have owned an in vehicle navigation product that was built-in to a car, this was my first time with an aftermarket navigation system.The navigation is excellent and satellite acquisition is quick.The display is good, but in the brightest sunlight is a bit challenging to see. This isn't necessarily a fault unique to this product.
Overall the most impressive thing about this unit is it's size and build quality. So compact yet with maps for the entire US and North America.
I think that it should have come with an in-home plug-in charger in addition to the in car charger, but that's my pet peeve.
One of the larger omissions (IMHO) was not stating on the box or in the literature that updating the software and maps in the navigation unit requires a Windows PC.It can NOT be updated via any Apple computers. Ouch!
Finally, I am told the map updates are around $80.Sounds steep, but considering what it takes to update a digital map of the entire US, a fairly cheap price.And frankly,unless you are driving somewhere that has brand new roads, you won't notice the difference. You could just wait and buy an entirely new unit every few years for not much more money. But I actually believe that it's a good idea to support the updating of the maps by purchasing an update.
The technical support I received (when I had a question about how to switch the map from 2D to a 3D view and back) was very competent, and surprised me considering the initial purchase price of the unit.Magellan seems to have good people and customer friendly policies.
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Product Description:
Navigate in style with the new, ultra-thin Magellan RoadMate 1424 GPS device with a large 4.3-inch color touch screen. Additional premium features include: OneTouch favorites menu, built-in AAA TourBook and Member Roadside Assistance, maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. QuickSpell with SmartCity search, highway exit POI, spoken street names, and more!
With convenient features the Magellan RoadMate 1424 GPS navigator delivers a powerful navigation experience for everyday drivers.
FEATURES
Exclusive OneTouch Favorites Menu
Easily bookmark favorite destinations and searches with personalized bookmarks so you can find them anywhere you travel. Find your favorite cafe or restaurant in any city with a single touch. Simple navigation with "Your favorites at your fingertips."
Exclusive AAA TourBook Guide
No membership required... Invaluable to anyone who travels, the AAA TourBook guide information with all 50 states and Canada is built right into your Magellan product. Get ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
4.3-inch Touch Screen
The large, ultra-slim 4.3-inch color touch screen shows your position on the unit including map route, destination, ETA, Points of Interest (POI), OneTouch favorites, street names, and more--all at a glance. Click to view full-size image.
6 Million Points of Interest (POI)
Easily find whatever service you need. Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, and hundreds of other businesses are intuitively categorized and searchable from the built-in POI database.
Highway Exit POI Search
Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits.
QuickSpell with SmartCity Search
Enter destinations with only a few touches. QuickSpell with SmartCity search helps you quickly enter addresses and narrow location searches, making destination entry easy.
Multi-destination Routing
Plan a trip with multiple stops in the order you want or have the device optimize it for the most efficient route. Easily reorganize, add, or remove destinations.
Spoken Street Names
Hear street names and directions for a clear understanding of when to make the next turn while you keep your eyes on the road.
Premium Maps
Travel the entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with all the maps you need, pre-loaded on your device.
What's in the Box
Magellan RoadMate 1424 GPS receiver; pre-loaded maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; windshield mount; adhesive disc for dash mounting; vehicle power adapter; user handbook.
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