Magellan RoadMate 1200 Portable Automotive GPS
The Magellan RoadMate 1200 is one of the smallest portable navigation systems we’ve seen in recent memory. It measures a petite 3.6 inches wide by 3.3 inches high by 0.6 inch deep and weighs a light 4.9 ounces. It’s roughly the size of a deck of cards, Sleek, thin, rugged and compact, it’s easy to take your Magellan so you could even mount it to a bicycle or use it as a handheld navigator while traveling on foot. Too bad the system doesn’t offer bicycle or pedestrian routing modes. While the RoadMate 1200 feels solidly constructed, take care when transporting the unit between vehicles as the plastic shell could crack with a nasty tumble. RoadMate 1200 with you wherever you travel. The integrated rechargeable battery provides up to 3 hours of navigation when power is unavailable.
Designed for simple, efficient and reliable vehicle navigation, the affordable Magellan RoadMate 1200 offers full navigation function and an amazingly easy and uncluttered interface. Unlike other navigation devices with complicated lists that require scrolling through menus you can find virtually anywhere in seconds without reading the instructions.
The Magellan RoadMate 1200 is a basic navigation system, The 3.5″ color touch screen provides instant access to navigation features. Exclusive QuickSpel technology searches available destinations and corrects spelling so you can enter addresses and select Points of Interest with just a few touches of the screen. you can enter a specific address, an intersection, a zip code, or select a location from your Previous Destinations list. There’s also a Trip Planner for multidestination journeys.
The RoadMate 1200 can calculate routes based on fastest time, shortest distance, least or most use of freeways, and without toll roads. As we mentioned earlier though, we’re disappointed at the lack of a pedestrian or bicycle mode. There’s a route simulator to give you a running demo of the trip, as well as a detour option if you want to avoid a certain portion of the route. If you happen to get off course along the way, you can rest easy, as the Maestro does automatic route recalculation. In addition, by pressing on the tow truck icon, you can get the coordinates of your current location, heading, and nearest cross streets.
New 3.5″ QVGA full-color, anti-glare, touch-screen display. Pocket-sized form factor with functionality and navigation features GPS consumers expect. Newly designed, intuitive user interface makes the Magellan Roadmate 1200 a breeze to operate. Centrality Atlas processor provides superior GPS performance and navigation, ang longer battery life. QuickSpell intelligently searches and checks spelling when entering addresses. SmartDetour prompts users to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic. Navteq on board. Includes maps of the Continental U.S., Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Whats in the box: Magellan Roadmate 1200 reciever, cigarette lighter power adapter, windshield mount, adhesive disc for dash mounting, basic cradle and basic setup guide.
Maps of the 48 contiguous United States, Puerto Rico and Hawaii are included on a pre-loaded SD memory card. 1.3 million pre-programmed Points of Interest make it easy to select gas stations, restaurants, ATM’s, hotels and more, and get an instant route. Turn-by-turn voice directions and customizable routing methods guide you on the most direct or quickest route to any destination. Choose to travel by Least or Most Freeways, avoid toll roads, or exclude streets from your route. The convenient Tow Truck icon gives you your precise position for easy communication when in need of rescue.
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Posted on July 14th, 2008 by admin
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