Magellan introduced the first commercial
handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver in 1989 and
they have not looked back since. Their product offerings
continue to grow and now include a strong lineup of handheld
units such as the Magellan eXplorist 500 and Magellan
eXplorist 600 models. In addition to their handheld models,
the company also offers a wide selection of portable vehicle
navigation systems as part of their Roadmate series. The top
selling models in this category include the Magellan Roadmate
300 and the Magellan Roadmate 300.
With a wide array of
product offerings from very reasonably priced and
feature-packed up to absolutely cutting edge, the
capabilities and strengths of each individual model
obviously will vary widely. Speaking in general terms,
however, Magellan GPS Receivers are recognized for a few
noteworthy traits including:
eye popping color
displays
easy to use menu navigation
intuitive PC integration
extended battery life
concise help system and tutorials
As an example, the Magellan Roadmap 800 pushes the
boundaries of what is expected from a GPS device and
includes a dizzying array of features, including:
3.5" color touch screen display
built-in MP3
player and photo viewer
SmartDetour technology
to route you around traffic congestion
3D map
view with voice guidance
all data
pre-downloaded for all US destinations
over 6
million built-in points of interest
ability to
add up to 200 more address points of your choice
The GPS receivers produced by Magellan obviously have a lot to
offer and it is no wonder they have received numerous industry
awards. To select the perfect Magellan handheld GPS device or
Magellan Roadmate receiver from the broad selection that we
offer, please
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