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 user interface are combined with an extra large touch screen and dynamic backlit keypad for easy operation, plus a full-color screen that automatically adjusts to the light conditions for easy viewing day or night.

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.

Maps data for the U.S. and Canada

• The Magellan RoadMate 500 Plus comes with 4 CD ROMs, containing advanced detailed mapping of the entire U.S. and key areas of Canada. Easily download the regions you travel in (unlimited downloading) to the included memory card and overwrite new maps when traveling in different regions. You can use multiple or larger CF cards to extend your map coverage.

True mobility

• Lightweight and truly portable, the Magellan RoadMate 500 Plus 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 RoadMate finds your location and the map continues to move with you by tracking up to 12 GPS satellites simultaneously. Assisted by the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS), the Magellan RoadMate is accurate to within 3 meters or better so that you can rest assured that you know where you are and where you’re going.

Built-in Tutorial

• There are fifteen different topics in the built-in tutorial to help you when you really need it—when you are on the road. You can easily access the tutorial at any time to find answers about: Reading the Guidance Screen, Entering an Address, Accessing Previous Destinations, Using the Trip Computer, Personalizing Settings and more.

Advanced points of interest database

• The POI database provides comprehensive listings in your downloaded region, including businesses, banks, hotels, airports, gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, and more! You can easily select your destination by name or category to find the nearest gas station, ATM or restaurant along your route.

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 360 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 500 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 100 personal or business destinations per user for a total of 300. 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.