The features of the Magellan RoadMate give you all of the great advantages of GPS auto navigation in a complete yet simple, compact, lightweight, portable package:

Easy-to-use

• Intuitive design and friendly technology are combined with an extra large bright color touch screen and dynamic backlit keypad for easy operation.

Turn-by-Turn guidance with voice prompting

• Dynamic turn-by-turn guidance with TrueView 3D navigation and friendly voice prompting clearly indicates when to make your next turn. The voice prompt tells you when to turn and you can confirm the direction at a glance. There's no need to watch the screen as you follow your route with confidence.

Pre-loaded mapping data for the U.S. and Canada

• The Magellan RoadMate comes pre-loaded with detailed maps of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and Canada..

Magellan Trip Planner

• The new Magellan Trip Planner makes navigating multiple destination journeys easier than ever. Regardless of what town you’re in you can get gas, visit the ATM, pick up a relative and stop by the florist before meeting the family at the restaurant to celebrate mom’s birthday; all without re-entering destination points while on the journey.

True mobility

• Lightweight and truly portable, the Magellan RoadMate is easily transferred from car to car, so you can take it with you wherever you go. Its compact size and light weight enable you to easily take it with you on business trips or whenever you change vehicles.

Exceptional GPS Accuracy and Reliability

• Magellan TrueFix technology provides reliable up to 3-meter accuracy by tracking 12 Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) plus 2 Wide Area Augmentation Satellites (WAAS) to show your position on the map. You will always know where you are and where you’re going.

Nearly 2 million points of interest

• The location of nearly 2 million businesses, banks, hotels, airports, gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, and more are pre-loaded! Simply browse through the categories and sub-categories, or spell a name to find just what you’re looking for and get there quickly and easily.

4 ways to select your route

• Shortest Time – an advanced algorithm calculates your route using shortest distance and speed limit factors.
• Avoid Toll Roads – determines your best route while avoiding toll roads.
• Least Use of Freeways – calculates your route through city and side streets enabling you to stay off the highways when possible.
• Most Use of Freeways – provides directions over freeways, highways and interstates.

3 guidance screens with easy to use interface

• TrueView -- shows a detailed view of actual road layout for upcoming turns and information about intersection maneuvers.
• Map View – super bright, high-resolution display screen with bold and easy-to read icons and text. Zoom in or out on a detailed map. Plus select from several different color combinations to view your favorite look.
• Maneuver List – details when and where to expect turns along the route.

Route Exclusion

• Want to avoid a certain road or maneuver? With the press of a button your Magellan RoadMate will find another route.

Easily enter addresses with QuickSpell

• QuickSpell aids in rapid address entry with minimal keystrokes and accelerates your data entry by intelligently sorting matching letters to the available word and number entries.

Auto Re-route

• The Magellan RoadMate automatically calculates a new route when you decide to take a detour because of heavy traffic, a closed road or just to grab a cup of coffee.

Address Book

• Store up to 200 personal or business destinations per user for a total of 600. Each user can personally select their top three to keep them handy.

Instant Locate

• Provides information about your present location so you can easily direct emergency services and roadside assistance. Or, save your current location to your address book to easily come back to it later.