1. Directions
The most obvious reason people own a GPS unit is for directions. Where do you turn, how long will it take to arrive and are there shorter routes are a few of the questions a GPS unit can answer. When purchasing a GPS unit, look for one that speaks street names. For example, “turn right at Bell Avenue in 50 feet” is easier to understand than “turn right in 50 feet”, especially on a dark and stormy night. Some are Bluetooth enabled and allow you to sync up with your phone. Find a GPS unit with a large easy to read display that can be seen in sunny and bright conditions as well as in darkness. Can you adjust the brightness of the screen? Choose a GPS unit that will allow you to update current travel information. Is there road construction and detours? Are there new streets that your GPS unit can find?
Having the correct directions can give you the confidence to relax and enjoy your trip.
2. Safety
Traveling to a new and unfamiliar location can be intimidating and scary, especially if you have an emergency. What is your current location? Where is the nearest Police or Fire Station, Ambulance, Hospital or Doctor? These questions can be a matter of life or death. The correct GPS unit can answer these questions and give you the peace of mind you need.
3. Versatility
Many GPS units are portable and allow travel not only by vehicle, but also by walking, hiking and biking. Have fun and enjoy your surroundings.
Why own a GPS unit? Directions, Safety and Versatility are a few good reasons. Life is an adventure, so enjoy it!
The Magellan Premium Car Kit transforms your iPhone into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation. Simply place your iPhone in the cradle and connect the power. There’s no need to remove your protective case–the cradle adjusts to your needs. The Premium Car Kit lets you use great navigation apps like the Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone and iPod touch (2nd generation) and instantly enhances your navigation experience.
This powerful, built-in receiver boosts GPS reception, ensuring accurate directions. Simply place your iPhone or iPod touch into the cradle and connect the power. The cradle even works with most turn- by-turn routing applications available today, including the Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone (sold separately).
The Premium Car Kit connects via Bluetooth (iPhone only) to deliver a superior hands-free calling experience. The powerful, amplified speaker delivers crystal clear calls and turn-by-turn directions. No need to even remove your protective cover–the cradle adjusts to accommodate most cases or skins.
Requires purchase of a navigation app. Sold separately.
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Technical/Product Details
- Compatibility: iPod touch 2G, 3G; iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4
- Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation.
- Charge your device while mounted; built-in GPS receiver enhances performance.
- Noise-cancelling, hands-free speakerphone with powerful amplified speaker.
- Works with any navigation or location-based app, including Magellan’s RoadMate app.
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The ultra-thin Magellan RoadMate 1420 GPS has a large 4.3-inch color touch screen. Premium features include: OneTouch favorites menu, built-in AAA TourBook and Member Roadside Assistance, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, highway exit POI (Points of Interest), spoken street name guidance, plus so many more!
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Technical/Product Details
- GPS navigator with 4.3-inch touchscreen, OneTouch favorites, AAA TourBook and member Roadside Assistance, and more.
- Pre-loaded maps of contiguous U.S., Hawaii & Puerto Rico with six million searchable Points of Interest.
- OneTouch favorites menu affords instant access to your personalized bookmarks of favorite places.
- Built-in AAA TourBook provides ratings and descriptions on AAA approved places to stay, play, dine, and save.
- Spoken street name guidance lets you keep your eyes on the road; multi-desitnation routing with route optimization.
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The Magellan RoadMate 1340 GPS includes the OneTouch menu, a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, and an ultra-thin design. Preloaded maps and points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make the RoadMate 1340 ideal for both business trips and vacations. The Magellan RoadMate 1340 GPS includes many premier features, starting with Magellan’s exclusive OneTouch favorites menu, QuickSpell with SmartCity search, and highway exit point of interest (POI) search, to name a few.
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Technical/Product Details
- Includes maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
- Text to Speech announces street names and directions at each turn.
- Features a portable 3.5-inch color touchscreen.
- Features AAA TourBook and Roadside Assistance menu.
- Personalize OneTouch search icons with your favorite places.
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The Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS includes the OneTouch favorites menu and an slim 4.7-inch color touch screen. Preloaded NAVTEQ maps and six million points of interest for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico make the Magellan Maestro 4700 GPS product ideal for both business trips and vacations. Easy-to-use premium features, such as AAA TourBook, voice command, highway lane assist, predictive traffic, and Bluetooth compatibility for hands-free calling are included.
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Technical/Product Details
- Ultra-slim GPS device with 4.7-inch color touchscreen, personalized OneTouch search, spoken street name guidance, Bluetooth capability, voice command and more.
- Multi-destination routing with route optimization lets you plan the most efficient trip.
- Highway lane assist points you in the right direction when approaching interchanges and exits.
- QuickSpell with SmartCity search narrows your address and city searches.
- Highway exit points of interest (POI) search lists upcoming gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near highway exits.
- Includes maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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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!
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Technical/Product Details
Edition: 1424 Standard
- Ultra-slim 4.3-inch color touchscreen GPS with premium navigation features.
- Includes maps of United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico with 6 million points of interest
- Features multi-destination routing, spoken street names, AAA TourBook, and more
- Search for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and more near upcoming highway exits–QuickSpell with SmartCity search makes destination entry easy
- One-year limited warranty
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TomTom GO 630 Features
- Maps of United States and Canada with TomTom Map Share
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
- Spoken Street Names
- IQ Routes Technology
- Advanced Lane Guidance
- Voice Address Input
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Technical/Product Details
- Get the ultimate driving experience use voice address entry and start driving anywhere.
- Makes driving even safer with Bluetooth hands-free calling and added safety features.
- IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time speed limits, so you’ll always travel the
smartest route.
- Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane
exits.
- With TomTom Map Share technology, you can instantly modify street names, street direction, POIs, road speeds, and turn restrictions on your own device
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The TomTom XXL 540S World Traveler Edition with an extra-wide 5.0- Inch touchscreen is complete navigation in the US, Canada, Mexico & Europe with spoken turn-by-turn instructions including street names. These maps include more than 9 million preloaded points of interest. IQ Routes Technology gives you the fastest route every time. Advanced Lane Guidance uses photorealistic images to bring even more clarity to complex multi-lane exits. With the “Help Me!” menu, there are added safety features so you can easily access local emergency providers. The award-winning Fold & Go EasyPortmount folds flat against the device, making it easy to take it with you from car to car…..
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Technical/Product Details
- Maps of USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe
- IQ Routes Technology
- Extra Large 5.0- Inch screen size
- Spoken street names
- Advanced Lane Guidance
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LIFETIME Maps guarantees you receive four new editions of your TomTom map each year to ensure that you are always navigating with the industry’s most up-to-date map. And, LIFETIME Traffic sends updates to your TomTom every three minutes, so you can always steer clear of traffic delays and take the fastest route possible to your destination. Preloaded with maps of the US and Canada. Speak instructions to your GO 740 LIVE with over 130 commands. Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names. Make and answer phone calls safely while driving, with your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone…….
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Technical/Product Details
- Includes three months of LIVE Services–TomTom Traffic, Fuel Prices, Local Search powered by
Google, Weather, Safety Camera Alerts.
- Preloaded with maps of the US and Canada with Lifetime Map Updates.
- Speak instructions to your GO 740 LIVE with over 130 commands with voice recognition.
- Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names.
- Make and answer phone calls safely while driving, with your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone.
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This super-sized navigator combines a big 5.2-inch display with the convenience and flexibility of a portable device and fits a full array of features into a slim, easy to carry package that’s just .8 inches thick. The nüvi 5000 was designed for RV and truck drivers, whose distant windshields can make a small screen hard to see and even harder to reach. In addition to its large, bright display, its features include preloaded maps for all of North America, a photo viewer and MP3 player, and an FM transmitter that lets you hear turn-by-turn voice navigation prompts, MP3s, and audio books through your vehicle’s stereo……..
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Technical/Product Details
- Bright, Sunlight Readable 5.2-Inch Diagonal Color Display.
- 800 X 480 Pixels
- Wvga Display With Auto-Dimming Backlight
- Easy-To-Use Touchscreen Interface.
- Sleek, Ultra-Slim Design.
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